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2.2 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:19:26
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
900 ft
Altitude min
1,034 ft
Altitude max
957 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
3,248 ft
Distance climb
4,052 ft
Distance down
4,206 ft
Distance flat
00:19:26
Avg time
Green Loop Details
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEmma Carlin Trails
La Grange, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
Green Loop at Emma Carlin Trails.
Trails are very smooth and easy with a few easy tech bits here and there. Not much climbing but some climbs are short and steep fire roads. The southern part of the green loop is where the tech stuff is. You can bypass it by going on the Orange/Red section, but it is the best part and not challenging tech.
Out of state ride will cost you ~$14 if you pay the fees. There is a vehicle fee (~$10) and a trail fee (~$4). The fee box is self service and you carry a slip with you. I would plan a whole day around the place and also ride the John Muir Trails which can be connected to the Emma Carlin Trails.
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 129 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 550 rides
- Last: Oct 22, 2026
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5 Reviews & Comments
makers1963
i would consider it blue ,just on the amount of roots and rock and the one fire road climb' but a gorgous trail
botaberg
This is a good trail!
I modified the trail difficulty to blue in accordance with the above comments. For anyone looking to come here, it should be noted that the state website describes the Emma trails as "generally more difficult than the John Muir Trails", and I would tend to agree. When doing the full Kettle Moraine South ride connecting from the Muir Blue Poop, I find the the southern part of this trail to be the most exhausting section. In my view there is nothing more difficult in Muir besides perhaps some short sections of the less-ridden parts of the Orange Loop.
I modified the trail difficulty to blue in accordance with the above comments. For anyone looking to come here, it should be noted that the state website describes the Emma trails as "generally more difficult than the John Muir Trails", and I would tend to agree. When doing the full Kettle Moraine South ride connecting from the Muir Blue Poop, I find the the southern part of this trail to be the most exhausting section. In my view there is nothing more difficult in Muir besides perhaps some short sections of the less-ridden parts of the Orange Loop.
fischberg
Definitely should not be rated green. If you are a beginner, you’ll likely feel overwhelmed by many parts of this trail. I agree with others’ comments regarding at least a blue rating with some parts bordering on black.
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