Emma Lake Trailhead
The Emma Lake Trailhead, located near the end of the Little Walker River Road, is a moderately popular trail head providing access to the Hoover Wilderness and Emma Lake via the Emma Lake Trail (22061) near Bridgeport, California.
General Information
June - October, as weather and conditions allow.
Open 24 hours/day
- Overnight use within the Hoover Wilderness requires a wilderness permit year-round. Please see Recreation.gov for information on obtaining a permit and associated fees.
- A free California Camp Fire Permit issued by CalFire is required for campfire, barbecue, and portable stove use.
No fees are required for this site
Address: 75694 US-395 HC 62, Bridgeport, CA 93517
Phone: 760-932-7070
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.289155
Longitude: -119.470359
Elevation
8,665 feet
Directions
From Bridgeport, California, head north on U.S. Highway 395 for 16.1 miles. Turn left onto Little Walker River Road and continue for 4.5 miles. When reaching the Obsidian Campground continue on for another 2.1 miles on the Little Walker River Road to the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
