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Emma Carlin Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 359 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmyra, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Emma Carlin Trail Head's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Network of single-track mountain biking trails with intermediate to advanced difficulty levels.
What runners say about Emma Carlin Trail Head
“Trails are well kept, there is oncoming traffic with hikers and potentially dogs as their companions… something to watch out for.”
“A bit muddy from all the rain, but otherwise in beautiful shape.”
“Well marked trails, opposite direction for hiking than biking.”
Lacking running water, but does have picnic tables and toilets. Self pay is $8 per vehicle and $5 per trail user, which is a bit steep, most regular users will be better served to buy annual passesfor both in January.
Great place to hike. Beautiful day, so it was quite busy. Our one year old golden retriever got some really good training time due to a combined use trail we hiked. The trail was a bike/hike trail, and our pup did really well when bikes would pass. This is just a suggestion for the bikers.
I've been riding the Emma Carlin trail system for 26 years. I've rode all over the country and I still thank God every day that Emma is my home trail! Huge shout out to IMBA and all of the volunteers that keep this system in tip top shape! The trail, no doubt, has changed in that time span.
Trail was muddy and very narrow in some areas. I did the shorter trail which was a moderate hike and had many different terrains to see and navigate. I will definitely go back and hike the other trails believe there are 3 all together.
Trail conditions & character
“For mtn bikers: There was some pretty technical areas on these trails, some fast areas with some decent climbs.”
“Self pay is $8 per vehicle and $5 per trail user, which is a bit steep, most regular users will be better served to buy annual passesfor both in January.”
“A bit muddy from all the rain, but otherwise in beautiful shape.”
“Water tap available at parking lot, not sure if the bathrooms are open right now.”
“Trails are well kept, there is oncoming traffic with hikers and potentially dogs as their companions… something to watch out for.”
“Would be nice if there were more path markers for confirmation that we were on the right trail.”
Plan your run at Emma Carlin Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(262) 594-6200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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