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2.2 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-987 ft
Descent
00:14:18
Avg time
-948 ft
Altitude change
656 ft
Altitude min
1,605 ft
Altitude max
1,605 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,457 ft
Distance flat
00:14:18
Avg time

Airplane Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Toro Regional Park
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129198 in Trail Running
    • #122223 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Monterey County Resource Management Agency

Some fairly narrow sections with little room for error, no safe landing available for most of the trail. Watch out for poison oak.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 6, 2026
 A little less sandy than the rest of Toro park, but still quite sandy. Aside from two steep switchbacks there's no specific features I'd call...
Sep 23, 2023 @ 12:09pm
Sep 23, 2023
 Pretty rutty at the top. Gets better as you descend into the valley. Good black trail.
Oct 30, 2021 @ 6:12pm
Oct 30, 2021
 First time in the area but given the recent rain it was pretty awesome! Feels like it just follows a stream bed. As previously stated it’s...
Aug 31, 2020 @ 7:21am
Aug 31, 2020
 reporter Currently Closed due to the River Fire.
Nov 8, 2019 @ 1:20pm
Nov 8, 2019
 Nasty ruts and cow stomp bumps. Still decently rideable, but will keep you extra-focused.
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Avg: 4.43 (10 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Airplane

        ▼ Where is Airplane located?
        Airplane is located in Toro Regional Park, Monterey, California, United States. It is part of the Toro Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.56904, -121.66521.
        ▼ How hard is Airplane?
        Airplane is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Airplane?
        Airplane has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 987 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 656 ft to 1,605 ft.
        ▼ How long is Airplane?
        Airplane is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Airplane?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Airplane. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Airplane?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Airplane are:
        • June (14 activities)
        • April (9 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Airplane? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Airplane are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Airplane?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Airplane. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Airplane?
        Airplane is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 440 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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