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3,488 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-451 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-441 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
872 ft
Altitude max
872 ft
Altitude start
431 ft
Altitude end
-89.283%
Grade max
24.373%
Grade min
97 ft
Distance climb
3,110 ft
Distance down
270 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Old Emerald Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
    Laguna Beach, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #34053 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71934 in Trail Running
    • #81320 in Hiking
    • #969 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Laguna Canyon Foundation

Rocky trail with very little drops
DH MTB Travel only starting June 1st as part of the OC Parks Trail Pilot Project. Please respect the directions.
https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-07/Laguna%20Coast%20Map_Pilot%20Project_2021-07-08.pdf

Access Info

Off of Bommer Ridge

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 152 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 11, 2026
Dec 8, 2025 @ 10:33am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 8, 2025
OCparks smoothed out some of the ruts in the lower half. There is still a large one but not a disaster if you get into it. You can ride out of it...
Nov 27, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 27, 2025
Hero dirt throughout the trail. Recent rain has developed giant ruts down the last quarter of the trail. Narrow bottom section has a pretty...
Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 13, 2025
Great downhill, dry and cut up but what isn’t in September in So Cal?
Sep 1, 2025 @ 9:12am
Sep 1, 2025
Can’t wait for a little moisture in Laguna
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on Apr 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (22 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to old-emerald trailhead (33.576270, -117.776620)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Emerald

        Where is Old Emerald located?
        Old Emerald is located in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, California, United States. It is part of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.57627, -117.77662.
        How hard is Old Emerald?
        Old Emerald is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Old Emerald?
        Old Emerald has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 451 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 872 ft.
        Is Old Emerald a point to point trail?
        Yes, Old Emerald is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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