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SaveMonterey trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often sandy, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes views, ridgelines and canyons. Common trail features include jumps, skinnies and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and restrooms. Popular destinations include Fort Ord National Monument, Toro Regional Park and Jacks Peak County Park.
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- Mountain Bike
178 trails
- E-Bike
126 trails
- Gravel Bike
59 trails
- Adaptive Bike
54 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
70 trails
- Hike
202 trails
- Trail Running
201 trails
Region Details
- 48
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- 85
- 35
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 9, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 203
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 178
- Trails E-Bike
- 126
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 59
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 54
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 70
- Trails Hike
- 202
- Trails Trail Running
- 201
- Total Distance
- 172 miles
- Total Descent
- 29,927 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,243 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,244 ft
- Reports
- 1,924
- Photos
- 2,042
- Completed Counter
- 89,924
Articles
The Privateer: Back on Track at The First Enduro Race of the Season
Jul 4, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Adam heads to California for the first enduro race of the season at the Sea Otter Classic and then makes his way to Santa Cruz to ride with local...
Sub Regions
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Fort Ord National Monument
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Laguna Seca
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Toro Regional Park
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- 15
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Popular Monterey Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 4,973 ft • 130 ft • 1,827 •
CYCLIST NOTES: This trail is normally ridden top to bottom but can be ridden in either direction. The upper section is a great example of grasslands of Fort Ord and is alive with flowers in the Spring (March to May). This is one of the...
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 5,131 ft • 79 ft • 1,737 •
Start out at Skyline Road with a gradual climb up into a grassy field between the trees. Drop down the hill and wind around through some Oaks and then Manzanita as you reach a knoll with a view. Cut across the hillside and climb a...
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 22 ft • 1,652 •
CYCLIST NOTES: Drop off Lookout Ridge Rd and look out for loose gravel as you take the first right into the trees. From there is flows nicely down switching from wooded to manzanita and back as you descend toward Jacks Rd. Watch the...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 3,583 ft • 0 ft • 1,507 •
This is a connector trail between the north section of Fort Ord National Monument and the south. This trail is HEAVILY used in both directions. It's fun and flowing but watch for uphill traffic. It starts in the Manzanita off Barloy...
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 5,222 ft • 20 ft • 1,447 •
The top of the trail is through manzanita along an sandstone ridge (some of the rock has a reddish tint). Halfway down you'll transition from a machine built trail to a hand built trail as well as from brush to Oaks. Wind down through...
• 90 ★ 4.1 • 4,424 ft • 36 ft • 1,394 •
CYCLIST NOTES: This trail starts from "The Rock" and cuts along the hillside through the manzanita and then drops into the swale (valley) and winds through oaks. After winding through oaks a bit you will do a little climbing and then...
• 95 ★ 3.3 • 3,327 ft • 155 ft • 1,338 •
CYCLIST NOTES: This is a fun and flowing trail. Some of the turns are a bit sandy. NOTE: This is a popular trail for hikers/runners coming from the Creekside Trail Head. NATIONAL MONUMENT NOTES: This BLM managed trail is open from dawn...
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 325 ft • 1,294 •
CYCLIST NOTES: This is the north half of an important connector trail between the two main sections of the Fort Ord National Monument. It is both a nice gradual climb and a fun descent with some nice views, fun flowing sections and some...
Monterey Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 2,918 ft • 21 • Loop •
A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
15 miles • 2,074 ft • 531 • Loop •
This is a fun tour of the various trails connected to the Creekside parking lot, and a great introduction...
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,168 ft • 10 • Loop •
Loop route that showcases much of the terrain at Fort Ord.
8 miles • 1,569 ft • 5 •
Sea Otter 2026 Enduro Stages 3 & 4 in Toro Park
20 miles • 2,657 ft • 6 •
This is the course for the Sea Otter Classic Fuego XC mountain bike race on April 13, 2025.
26 miles • 3,118 ft • 22 • Loop •
26 Mile loop starting near Toro Park, crossing the majority of Ford Ord National Monument, and coming back...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Pipeline | Oct 9, 2026 @ 4:41am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 9, 2026 | Unknown | norcalsf | ||
| Toro Creek Road | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 4, 2026 | Ideal | Jecklund | ||
| Toyon Ridge Trail | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:39am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 26, 2026 | Very Dry | jonfreeman-1 | ||
| Guidotti Road | Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 1, 2026 | Very Dry | Jecklund | ||
| Trail 41 (Lower) | Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 21, 2026 | Ideal | Opiecrone | ||
| Mark's Canyon | Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 7, 2026 | Ideal | XSnXSa | ||
| Rail | Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Vancouver) Jul 6, 2026 | Dry | DantezcqDeA | ||
| Gilson Gap Trail | Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Vancouver) Jul 6, 2026 | Dry | DantezcqDeA | ||
| Airplane | Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Vancouver) Jul 6, 2026 | Dry | DantezcqDeA | ||
| Trail 47 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 1, 2026 | Dry | rampagingrhinoceros |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Terry7OpyXD | ridden | trail | activity #105893253 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 3:14pm 2 hours |
| MarcoSoldanoAJG | wishlist | region | activity #105559075 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 3:38pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| norcalsf | add | report | activity #105522273 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 4:41am Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jecklund | add | report | activity #105239019 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:18pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| RyanVxnvsg | wishlist | route | activity #105010395 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:22pm Oct 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Can’t imagine why anyone would want to bomb... | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:40am Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Classic creek hugger canyon trail that cuts... | Jul 4, 2026 @ 2:49pm Jul 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Also like the other comments, found a couple... | Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:38pm Jul 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | would be awesome if you could see the trail | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:55pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail needs to be legal ASAP, one of the... | Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:01pm Jun 18, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails1,297 awarded -
10 Blue Trails690 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k370 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge271 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge33 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k369 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Skills Zone | skill park | Monterey | |
| Kids' Zone | skill park | Monterey |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 178 | 157 miles | 26,890 ft | 80 miles | 2,244 ft | #214 | #7 | 2,010 | 1,909 | 34 | 56,771 | |
| E-Bike | 126 | 110 miles | 16,991 ft | 60 miles | 892 ft | #486 | #66 | 22 | 1,631 | 5 | 7,952 | |
| Gravel Bike | 59 | 84 miles | 9,767 ft | 38 miles | 1,781 ft | #831 | #33 | 250 | 8 | 456 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 54 | 72 miles | 9,875 ft | 36 miles | 2,093 ft | #202 | #12 | 331 | 1 | 20 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 2,133 ft | 4 miles | 1,568 ft | #1,787 | #32 | 99 | ||||
| Horse | 70 | 53 miles | 9,383 ft | 27 miles | 1,506 ft | #798 | #65 | 509 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Hike | 202 | 171 miles | 29,416 ft | 85 miles | 2,244 ft | #520 | #40 | 10 | 1,904 | 2 | 2,320 | |
| Trail Running | 201 | 171 miles | 29,416 ft | 85 miles | 2,244 ft | #687 | #38 | 1,902 | 3 | 2,433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Monterey?
Monterey has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Monterey?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Monterey are:
- Pipeline (4.6/5)
- Airplane (4.4/5)
- Mark's Canyon (4.4/5)
- Head Knocker (4.4/5)
- Trail 41 (Lower) (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Monterey?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Monterey are:
- April (813 activities)
- January (419 activities)
- March (409 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Monterey?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Monterey. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Monterey?
The longest trail in Monterey is Trail 47 at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Monterey?
The best hiking trails in Monterey are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Monterey?
The best trail running trails in Monterey are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Monterey?
Monterey has a total of 203 trails. Of those, 178 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Monterey to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Monterey?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Monterey is Pine Canyon Track with 1,272 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Monterey?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Monterey is Toyon Ridge Trail with 1,441 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Monterey?
Monterey supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Monterey?
The following bike services are available in Monterey:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Monterey?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Monterey is Pine Canyon Track with an average grade of 18.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Monterey?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Monterey. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Monterey?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Monterey are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Monterey?
The overall region status for Monterey is Clear / Green. Out of 158 trails:
- Clear / Green: 137
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Monterey?
Yes, Monterey supports e-bike riding. There are 125 trails in Monterey that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Monterey?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Monterey are: View all mountain biking routes in Monterey.
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What type of bike is most common in Monterey?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Monterey are:
- AM (281 activities)
- XC (75 activities)
- RD (74 activities)
- Trials (7 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Monterey?
The highest summit in Monterey is Mount Toro at 3,550 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Monterey?
The most popular Strava segments in Monterey are:
- Ilio's run (35,483 athletes)
- Del Monte Beach to Naval Post Graduate School (34,449 athletes)
- who wants it most nps team finish (24,941 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Monterey?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Monterey. View all technical trail features in Monterey.
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What trails are closed in Monterey?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Monterey. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 137
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Monterey?
Yes, there are 55 accessible/adaptive trails in Monterey. View all adaptive trails in Monterey for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Monterey?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Monterey directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Monterey?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Monterey are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Monterey?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Monterey are:
- Trail 62 (4.4/5)
- Trail 44 (3.9/5)
- Trail 31 South (4.7/5)
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