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1,650 ft
Distance
-141 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
847 ft
Altitude min
989 ft
Altitude max
989 ft
Altitude start
850 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,424 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time

Rail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Toro Regional Park
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349802 in Trail Running
    • #118992 in Hiking
    • #7793 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,027 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,263 in Trail Running
    • #6,637 in Hiking
    • #170 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Monterey County Resource Management Agency

This is a mostly rideable trail to access the lower half of Pipeline. It's primarily made of cattle trails, and is fairly off camber in sections.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 6, 2026
Signs just call it Gilson Cap. Sandy like the rest of Toro park but turns are sufficiently bermed that it's not too much of an issue. Almost all...
Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:16pm
Jun 29, 2021
Aug 31, 2020 @ 7:21am
Aug 31, 2020
reporter Currently Closed due to the River Fire.
Jan 27, 2020 @ 3:53pm
Jan 27, 2020
Jul 10, 2019 @ 3:32pm
Jul 10, 2019
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on Jul 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rail trailhead (36.571690, -121.683810)

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      Routes with this trail

      14 miles • 2,811 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This is a route I made to explore Toro Park, hitting Pipeline last.
      8 miles • 1,406 ft • 5 •
      Lighter activity course for the 2023 Global Sales Meeting.
      13 miles • 2,795 ft • 5 •
      This is a strava route uploaded for the toro enduro
      4.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rail located?
      Rail 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 36.57169, -121.68381.
      ▼ How hard is Rail?
      Rail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rail?
      The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 847 ft to 989 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rail?
      Rail is 1,650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rail. The trail is 1,650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rail?
      Rail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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