1,709 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:03:56
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Bog Thistle (lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irish Hills
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Land Owner
    City of San Luis Obispo

Bog Thistle is a hiker / runner only single track trail originating from the Prefumo Canyon Trailhead. It traverses uphill though oak trees and past an area where the rare Bog Thistle can be seen. The trail connects to the Mariposa Trail - a multi-use trail that bike riders can use as an alternate.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bog Thistle (lower) hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -247 ft
  • Altitude min
    229 ft
  • Altitude max
    477 ft
  • Altitude start
    477 ft
  • Altitude end
    230 ft
  • Grade
    -14.5%
  • Grade max
    -38.5%
  • Grade min
    -4.1%
  • Distance down
    1,680 ft
  • Distance flat
    30 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:56
  • Avg reverse time
    00:09:24
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