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Emigrant/ MCCT Trail (Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead)
Emigrant/ Mokelumne Coast to Crest (MCCT) Trail from Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead
From the west, the Emigrant/MCCT Trail (19E01) intersects with the Bull Run Lake Trail (19E02) near Stanislaus Meadow trailhead, then merges with it, following Forest Service Road 8N13 down to Stanislaus Meadow. From there, the Emigrant Trail branches off to the east to Mosquito Lakes and the Bull Run Lake Trail heads south to Bull Run Lake.
Please see the Emigrant/ MCCT Trail - West Trailhead and the Stanislaus Meadow 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) |
|---|---|
| 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: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Bear Valley to the west, Markleeville to the east |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
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 this portion of the trail.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Featured Events
- Roadside Geology of Sonora Pass
Date(s): Jun 10, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jun 17, 2023 - Make Your Own Walking Stick
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Tree ID with the Ranger
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Pinecrest Lake Watercolor Postcards
Date(s): Jun 23, 2023 - Bird Walk on the Westside Trail
Date(s): Jun 24, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jul 7, 2023
