Get ready to tackle the 8th and final trail of the Singletrack Searcher Trail Challenge – Old Emerald! This classic trail in Crystal Cove State Park / Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a downhiller's delight, boasting fantastic sweeping turns, speedy sections, and just the right amount of "chuck" to keep you engaged throughout the 3/4 mile singletrack. Plus, with temperatures soaring in the 90’s inland, a ride on OC's coastal trails will be a refreshing treat.

To access Old Emerald, head over to Bommer Ridge and follow the marked trail as it drops off to the north/west. At the bottom, you'll climb out of Bommer Canyon and find yourself at a fireroad intersection with plenty of options – you might even want to loop back and ride Old Emerald again.

If you're new to Old Emerald, no worries – you can always check out Trailforks for specific trail details.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a slight delay sending out pennants while we're on a riding trip in Canada.

We hope you've enjoyed the Trail Challenge and the pennant stickers we've been handing out. It's amazing to see how this activity has grown into something riders have been anticipating. Thank you for being a part of it!

We're considering keeping The Search going. We've got some ideas for improvements, including ways to make submitting your rides quicker. But we'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts on what you liked and what could be even better. More climbing trails? Gravel routes? Let us know!