Castro Motorway

California

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1.4 mi

Distance

538 ft

Gain

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    Clear, high 72°F / low 70°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Castro Motorway

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
538 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Castro Motorway is a 2.74-mile out-and-back trail in California with 538 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a motorway route and is managed by the National Park Service.

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