John Bull Gate Keeper

5/5 (4 reviews)
A popular gathering spot, John Bull Gate Keeper can provide hours of entertainment. This single rock garden isn't hard to get to, but it is hard to traverse. Around the area is plenty of space for people to gather and watch the victims try and make it through, thus making this a popular spot on th... Read More
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Highlights of John Bull Gate Keeper

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Forest Category Icon Forest
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Rock Category Icon Rock
Highest Elevation
7846 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
3N10
Nearest Town
Big Bear City
Nearest Services
Big Bear City
Management Agency
San Bernardino Forest Service
District
Mountaintop Ranger District

Overview

A popular gathering spot, John Bull Gate Keeper can provide hours of entertainment. This single rock garden isn't hard to get to, but it is hard to traverse. Around the area is plenty of space for people to gather and watch the victims try and make it through, thus making this a popular spot on the mountain range.

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2 Trail Concerns
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