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1.2 miles
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:22:14
Avg time
150 ft
Altitude change
7,221 ft
Altitude min
7,559 ft
Altitude max
7,221 ft
Altitude start
7,372 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
3,829 ft
Distance climb
2,280 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:22:14
Avg time
Emigrant Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVillage Trails
Bear Valley, California -
Ref Number#19E01
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSummer and Fall
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail branches off the Bear Valley-Lake Alpine trail and climbs steeply to the south of Osborn ridge then descends to Slickrock Road. Rideable in both directions.
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This trail is part of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to emigrant-trail trailhead
(38.467180, -120.028840)
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Where is Emigrant Trail located?
Emigrant Trail is located in Village Trails, Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Village Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.46718, -120.02884.
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How hard is Emigrant Trail?
Emigrant Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Emigrant Trail?
Emigrant Trail has 337 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,221 ft to 7,559 ft.
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Is Emigrant Trail a point to point trail?
Emigrant Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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