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1.2 miles
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:15:14
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
00:15:14
Avg time

Emigrant Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Village Trails
    Bear Valley, California
  • Ref Number
    #19E01
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84267 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92496 in Trail Running
    • #109615 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,744 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,504 in Trail Running
    • #6,112 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer and Fall
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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.

Access Info

This trail is part of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail

Tags
AlpineRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Emigrant Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 19, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 6:20pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
3 trees down on top 1/3rd near Osborne 16” max
May 23, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
Tree down 16” can ride around, 1/4 way down from Osborne
Sep 18, 2025 @ 11:00am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2025
I loved this trail. The downhill flowed great! Loose bark, and rock made it hard to have traction at times. The trail was easy to follow.
Oct 27, 2023 @ 8:01am
Oct 27, 2023
Besides a few patches of snow, 99% of the ground is in great shape. Weather forecast is great for the last week in October so get out here.
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on Sep 19, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      MOUNTAIN BIKING BEAR VALLEY, CA || Emigrant Trail
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      4:59 | 1577 | Jun 23, 2019 , Bear Valley
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Kinazie
      Rode up this trail to connect to Osborne ridge trail. It did look like it would be a lot of fun DH. But it was really hot and I don’t want to climb back up.
      whoisadam
      Short but very sweet downhill, make sure to link it in with a bigger loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Emigrant Trail?
      Emigrant Trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emigrant Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Emigrant Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Emigrant Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Emigrant Trail are:
      • July (7 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Emigrant Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emigrant Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emigrant Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Emigrant Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Emigrant Trail?
      Emigrant Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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