more stats
2,556 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
399 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
1,486 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time

Trail 27 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #301837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178792 in E-Biking
    • #142474 in Trail Running
    • #143369 in Hiking
    • #27112 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #9,696 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,544 in E-Biking
    • #7,213 in Trail Running
    • #8,290 in Hiking
    • #1,855 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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

CYCLIST NOTES: Watch for rutted sections and as you head out onto the bluff, there is a short steep rutted climb that is a challenge to get up (on your bike) but has a nice view at the top. Coming off the bluff it gets sandy and drops down another short steep rocky section (rare here on Ft. Ord) and down into a rutted section followed by a sandy turn. As you head along the side of the hill you'll run into another rocky section and that ends in a sandy turn and dumps you out onto the road.

NATIONAL MONUMENT NOTES:
This BLM managed trail is open from dawn to dusk to cyclists, hikers/joggers, and equestrians. The trail is two-way directional, and cyclists must yield to all other users; hikers/joggers must yield to equestrians. Maximum passing speed limit is less than 5 mph for cyclists for oncoming trail users and when passing those that have slowed/stopped and moved to edge of trail. Please leash your pet.

Access Info

Access via Engineer heading South Rd OR Engineer Canyon Rd heading East

Tags
RockySandyViews

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 83 miles avg distance
All
  • 240 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Trail 27 Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2024 @ 8:14am
Jun 15, 2024
Feb 12, 2024 @ 9:31am
Feb 12, 2024
 reporter As previously reported, erosion on this trail is becoming a significant problem and needs to be addressed.
Jan 6, 2024 @ 12:20am
Jan 6, 2024
 The erosion / rutting due to runoff on this trail is pretty significant. If traveling southbound, you will have a difficult time traversing one...
Aug 5, 2023 @ 7:16am
Aug 5, 2023
Aug 28, 2021 @ 8:09am
Aug 28, 2021
 Watch for lose sand
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 27 located?
      Trail 27 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 36.61764, -121.70594.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 27?
      Trail 27 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 27?
      Trail 27 has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 399 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 27 a point to point trail?
      Trail 27 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 27?
      Trail 27 is 2,556 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 27?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 27. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 27?
      Trail 27 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 27? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 27 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 27?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Trail 27. The trail is 2,556 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 27?
      Trail 27 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,723 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,727 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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