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VW Drop – Old Emerald Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

Mountain biking trails

VW Drop – Old Emerald Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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4.9

(4299)

17,915

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VW Drop – Old Emerald Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

03:05

30.9km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.01 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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2

4.92 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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3

10.2 km

VW Drop

Highlight • MTB Park

4

12.4 km

Old Emerald Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be sure to plan this beautiful flowtrail

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5

16.4 km

Top of the World Trail Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Attention, plan your way back! Is a dead end and ends at a private lot with fence. So you can not go from this trail to Laguna Beach.

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6

21.8 km

Fence Line

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow trail meandering parallel to the main path.

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B

30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.99 km

3.98 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

7.82 km

3.30 km

1.08 km

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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