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Trails in Emerald Hills - 19

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2.3 mi 3.6 km #1 Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
2.3 mi 3.6 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #2 Franciscan Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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2.0 mi 3.2 km #3 Edgewood Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
2.0 mi 3.2 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.1 mi 1.7 km #4 Serpentine Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #5 Dick Bishop Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #6 Ridgeview Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km #7 Oak Meadow Loop Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.9 mi 1.4 km #8 Clarkia Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.9 mi 1.4 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.0 mi 1.7 km #9 Harold Drake Loop Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.0 mi 1.7 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km #10 Live Oak Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.0 mi 1.5 km #11 Sunset Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.0 mi 1.5 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.1 mi 1.7 km #12 Sylvan Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #13 Baywood Glen Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #14 Hassler Loop Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.1 mi 1.8 km #15 Eaton Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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1.0 mi 1.7 km #16 Polly Geraci Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
1.0 mi 1.7 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.7 mi 1.2 km #17 Old Stage Road
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.7 mi 1.2 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.5 mi 0.9 km #18 Cordilleras Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.5 mi 0.9 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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0.4 mi 0.7 km #19 Blue Oak Trail
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
0.4 mi 0.7 km Emerald Lake Hills, CA
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Photos of Emerald Hills - 112

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The sunset trail as it winds its way through the fields in the preserve. Wildflowers bloom in the fields in the spring, and animals feed in the fields in the evenings.

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The sunset trail as it winds its way through th…
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA
The trail levels out as it approaches the Sunset Trail. Animals feed alongside the trail in the evening.

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The trail levels out as it approaches the Sunse…
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA
The fields light up in the evening as the sun sets.

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The fields light up in the evening as the sun s…
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA
The Serpentine and Old Stage Road Trails can be seen off to the left.

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The Serpentine and Old Stage Road Trails can be…
 3
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
The best views in the preserve are from the top of the Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail. Views of the South Bay, Edgewood Preserve, and the surrounding communities can be seen from here.

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The best views in the preserve are from the top…
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA
Coast live oaks on the Dick Bishop Trail.

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Coast live oaks on the Dick Bishop Trail.
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA
After coming out of the woods, the views are great.

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After coming out of the woods, the views are gr…
 3
Emerald Lake Hills, CA
The Sunset Trail winds through the preserve as fields of wildflowers can be seen on either side. The gentle climb on the Ridgeview Trail offers great views.

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The Sunset Trail winds through the preserve as…
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Emerald Lake Hills, CA

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