more stats
3,488 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:03:53
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
336 ft
Altitude min
430 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
2,136 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:03:53
Avg time

Trail 23 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #122874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100937 in E-Biking
    • #217905 in Trail Running
    • #261659 in Hiking
    • #5411 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

Heading east from trail 20, this connector trail starts with a gradual climb through the oaks. The vegetation turns from Coast Live Oak to Manzanita.

Note: There's a fence at the end so watch your speed or you'll run head on into it

Access Info

Access via Trail 20 heading South OR Trail 15 heading West. Crosses both Addington Rd and Trail 16.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 43 miles avg distance
All
  • 129 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Trail 23 Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Jul 9, 2019
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Trail work. Trail trimming to re-establish trail corridor/sight lines.
Oct 14, 2017 @ 8:09pm
Oct 14, 2017
 Old ammunition explosive clearing, some trails closed.
Apr 27, 2016 @ 7:07pm
Apr 27, 2016
 Dead skunk at the bottom, making for a very stinky ride.
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 23 located?
      Trail 23 is located in Fort Ord National Monument, Monterey, California, United States. It is part of the Fort Ord National Monument trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.64086, -121.73857.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 23?
      Trail 23 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 23?
      Trail 23 has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 336 ft to 430 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 23 a point to point trail?
      Trail 23 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 23?
      Trail 23 is 3,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 23?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 23. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 23?
      Trail 23 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 23? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 23 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 23?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 23. The trail is 3,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 23?
      Trail 23 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,007 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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