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Emigrant/ MCCT Trail (Lakeshore Trailhead)
Emigrant/ Mokelumne Coast to Crest (MCCT) Trail from the Lakeshore/Inspiration Point Trailhead
The Emigrant/ MCCT Trail follows the path of the Lakeshore Trail from its west end at the Slick Rock Jeep Trail (7N17) to about .2 miles before the Lakeshore Trailhead. From there, it splits off from the Lakeshore Trail, crosses over the Highland Creek (Duck Lake) Trail (20E04), and continues east toward Cape Horn.
Please see the Emigrant/ MCCT Trail - West Trailhead, the Lakeshore Trail, and the Lakeshore Trail/Inspiration Point Trailhead pages for more information, directions, and maps.
The Emigrant Trail is part of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail (MCCT). Please visit the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail website for more information and a map of the trail.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
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| Permit Info: | This trail passes through the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness between Cape Horn and the Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead; a wilderness permit is required for overnight visits to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Water: | At Pine Marten and Silver Valley Campgrounds in summer season |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets at Pine Marten and Silver Valley Campgrounds in summer season |
Activities
Mountain Biking
This trail passes through the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness between Cape Horn and the Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead; bicycles are not allowed in wilderness areas; therefore, they may not travel on that portion of the trail.