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3,402 ft
Distance
-510 ft
Descent
00:10:30
Avg time
-512 ft
Altitude change
207 ft
Altitude min
719 ft
Altitude max
719 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-38.9%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
3,376 ft
Distance down
00:10:30
Avg time

Bessie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Toro Regional Park
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #157069 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297947 in Trail Running
    • #309196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Monterey County Resource Management Agency

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AI Generated Description

Bessie is a 3,402 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Monterey California. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Bessie Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2020 @ 7:21am
Aug 31, 2020
 reporter Currently Closed due to the River Fire.
May 14, 2020 @ 10:40pm
May 14, 2020
 Big crevices and pretty loose in the steep sections
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on Aug 31, 2020
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bessie trailhead (36.593810, -121.683850)
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      Bessie: Course #4 From The Toro Park Enduro!...
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      3:45 | 504 | Jun 26, 2019 , Monterey

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bessie located?
      Bessie 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 36.59381, -121.68385.
      ▼ How hard is Bessie?
      Bessie is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bessie?
      The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 207 ft to 719 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bessie?
      Bessie is 3,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bessie?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bessie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bessie?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bessie are:
      • April (14 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bessie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bessie are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bessie?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bessie. The trail is 3,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bessie?
      Bessie is a moderately popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 306 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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