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1,937 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
414 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
2.876%
Grade
-5.577%
Grade max
18.755%
Grade min
1,348 ft
Distance climb
589 ft
Distance down
00:01:32
Avg time

Buzzard Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monterey
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #324422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #281650 in Trail Running
    • #292554 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Anchor Chain Rd to Watkins Gate Rd

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 14, 2019 @ 11:22am
Aug 14, 2019
 reporter Overgrown vegetation, sandy and rutted. Rarely used.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buzzard Rd

        ▼ Where is Buzzard Rd located?
        Buzzard Rd is located in Monterey, California, United States. It is part of the Monterey trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.63637, -121.7765.
        ▼ How hard is Buzzard Rd?
        Buzzard Rd is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.876%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buzzard Rd?
        Buzzard Rd has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 414 ft.
        ▼ Is Buzzard Rd a point to point trail?
        Buzzard Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Buzzard Rd?
        Buzzard Rd is 1,937 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buzzard Rd?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Buzzard Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buzzard Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buzzard Rd are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Buzzard Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buzzard Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Buzzard Rd?
        The estimated time to ride Buzzard Rd is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,937 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Buzzard Rd?
        Buzzard Rd is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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