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Emma McCrary Trail (EMT)

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 4.7 (65)
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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Santa Cruz
  5. Pogonip
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“Flowy trail between Rincon and Golf Course Drive. ”

Eric Decker
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2.1

Miles

3.3

KM
Singletrack

414' 126 m

High

102' 31 m

Low

368' 112 m

Up

56' 17 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Emma McCrary trail is a nice singletrack that was built by many volunteers and spearheaded by the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz. It is a beginner friendly trail (no more than 7% grade, but usually much less than that) that runs from the trailhead at the end of Golf Course Drive to the intersection of the U-Con Trail and Rincon Trail.

Descending, Emma McCrary Trail is particularly yummy, as it is very flowy with many nicely bermed sections. This trail runs through lush groves of redwood trees.

Contacts

Local Club: Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz

Land Manager: City of Santa Cruz

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Eric Decker
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 65 votes

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in Pogonip

#76

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  4.7 from 65 votes
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#1

in Pogonip

#5

in California

#76

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This is the typical quality of the trail in the spring. The 2 muddy spots were at a similar grade/width as this so they're easy to navigate.
Apr 3, 2017 near Pasatiempo, CA
Pogonip trailhead kiosk.
Jan 26, 2023 near Santa Cruz, CA

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Jan 1, 2025
Ben Fox
Trail conditions were great. There is a large tree across the trail about 3/4 up the trail. You have to lift your bike over the tree.
Nov 5, 2023
Jay Cagney
Sep 22, 2023
Dave Geissberger
Jul 9, 2023
Yobain De Haro Martinez
Mar 18, 2022
Shannon Gallup
4mi
Feb 20, 2022
Ivy C
Feb 3, 2022
Sabrina Chong
Sep 9, 2021
Totoy Kodai

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