Bulldogish
What’s Bulldogish? Well, for lack of a better name, it’s the network of roads and trails that wander around the Bulldog Tunnel. Encompassing a loose circle that includes Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks and Edgewood this area has a ton of riding on offer.
The area includes the classic C&W Railbed from Castlegar to Christina Lake along with Bulldog and other tunnels and a few trestles. Well worth checking out just for the views. But I’ve added a few other goodies in there. Like the Merry Creek connector that pops out near the Nancy Greene intersection and the Shields Creek Rd that connects it back to the railbed. Bulldog FSR is currently the best bypass past a big washout between Bulldog Tunnel and Christina Lake. Then there’s the newly added Backroad route between Christina Lake and partway up the Granby Rd. So now you can ride between Cristina Lake and Edgewood completely bypassing Grand Forks! There’s also the interior route south of Edgewood without taking the actual Granby FSR.
PLEASE be conscious of the fact that Renata is a very small remote community, and part of the way through is Private Property. GO SLOW, keep the dust and noise to a minimum, BE RESPECTFUL and wave to the residents. Let’s do our part to keep this track open. The water crossing is only low enough during the summer months to cross safely…
There’s a ton of well known bits in this map, but a few that may be new to you as well. Go Get Some!!!
⬇️ Download the .KML ⬇️ Download the .GPX View in Google Earth
So, here’s how the map works. The massive route is broken up into smaller tracks based on the type of riding surface and difficulty. And colour-coded for your convenience!
D-0 Green is paved
D-1 Blue is smooth unpaved
D-2 Red is Rough Unpaved
D-3 Purple is Spicy, Either more technical or has something on it that may be trickier for some rider/bike combinations.
I’m never going to make assumptions about your skill level or enthusiasm, you know you. Always ride to what you’re comfortable with.
There are waypoints for Camping, fuel, beer, motels, motorcycle shops, food, and cool places to see!!
