7.8 miles
Distance
774 ft
Climb
-716 ft
Descent
594 ft
High Point
56 ft
Altitude change
239 ft
Altitude min
239 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Extremely fun beginner loop without any crazy long climbing, and hits some of the most fun trails in Fort Ord. Highly recommended for riders of all levels.

Detailed Description
Kyle's Bench Loop is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Marina California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 774 ft with a max elevation of 594 ft then descends -716 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 7, 2021)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 23 min
  • Altitude change
    56 ft
  • Altitude min
    239 ft
  • Altitude start
    239 ft
  • Altitude end
    295 ft
  • Climb
    774 ft
  • Descent
    -716 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -18.1%
  • Grade min
    21.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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