Length: 9.14 mi
Est. time: 3h 42m
Gain: 1,228 ft
Loss: 1,102 ft
Max elev: 7,314 ft
Elevation profile
+1,228 ft gain · −1,102 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Signal Mountain Campground (Campground)
Emma Matilda Lake
⏱ The Emma Matilda Lake Trail is a moderately strenuous, 10.7 mi (17.2 km) loop hike with 1,430 ft (500 m) of elevation gain.
🗓 summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.