Bulldog Motorway

California

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3.4 mi

Distance

1,625 ft

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Bulldog Motorway

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,625 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

Bulldog Motorway is a 6.7-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,625 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a motorway path and is managed by the National Park Service.

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