Near Vikingsholm Trail
Emerald Bay in the morning light.
Near Vikingsholm Trail
Lower Eagle Falls
Near Vikingsholm Trail
Fannette Island within Emerald Bay
Near Vikingsholm Trail
Picnic table at the edge of Emerald Bay
Near Vikingsholm Trail
A thin layer of ice on the water in Emerald Bay with Fannette Island in the background

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Vikingsholm Trail

3.6 (7 Ratings)
This trail provides access to the extremely popular beach at Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm.
0.8
mi
Distance
6
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeSwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.82mi
Distance
6ft
Elevation Gain
385ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,627ft
High Point
6,239ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This exceedingly popular trail connects the exceedingly crowded parking area to the exceedingly popular beach at the head of Emerald Bay. The beach is beautiful, the trail is easy, and Vikingsholm is fun to visit... but don't expect to be alone!

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