Park · Emerald Bay State Park, California

Best hikes in Emerald Bay State Park

The 7 best of 7 trails in Emerald Bay State Park, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails

7

Easy

5

Moderate

1

Hard

1

By activity

• Hiking · 7
• Walking · 5

Common features

• No dogs
• Kid friendly
• Lake
• Restroom at trailhead
• Viewpoint
• Parking at trailhead
• Drinking water
• Waterfall

Top trails

1. Rubicon Trail Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 404 ft (123 m) · 1 hr 20 min
2. Rubicon Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 30 ft (9 m) · 30 min
3. Lower Eagle Falls Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 10 min
4. Rubicon Trail Hard · 12.1 mi (19.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,207 ft (368 m) · 4 hr 30 min
5. Vikingsholm Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 35 min
6. Overlook Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · 5 min
7. Rubicon Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) · 30 min

See all trails near Emerald Bay State Park

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