more stats
4,347 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:05:33
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
311 ft
Altitude min
366 ft
Altitude max
366 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
1,909 ft
Distance down
1,063 ft
Distance flat
00:05:33
Avg time

Head Knocker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monterey
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127277 in Trail Running
    • #111620 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,716 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,294 in Trail Running
    • #6,229 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fun flowy trail that connects "There was a world once" trail to Trail C-82. It has some rolls, turns, and gets its name from some low hanging trees.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Flowy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 25.8 km average
6 Months
  • 127 rides
  • 24.5 km avg distance
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  • 1,235 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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on Dec 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      85 |
      May 6, 2022 @ 5:54pm
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      52 |
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 1:18pm
      Oct 15, 2024

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Head Knocker located?
      Head Knocker is located in Monterey, California, United States. It is part of the Monterey trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.64999, -121.7701.
      ▼ How hard is Head Knocker?
      Head Knocker is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Head Knocker?
      Head Knocker has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 311 ft to 366 ft.
      ▼ Is Head Knocker a point to point trail?
      Head Knocker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Head Knocker?
      Head Knocker is 4,347 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Head Knocker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Head Knocker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Head Knocker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Head Knocker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Head Knocker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Head Knocker. The trail is 4,347 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Head Knocker?
      Head Knocker is a very popular trail. There have been 6,099 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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