more stats
802 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:01:38
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
259 ft
Altitude min
352 ft
Altitude max
259 ft
Altitude start
352 ft
Altitude end
11.612%
Grade
1.585%
Grade max
17.891%
Grade min
802 ft
Distance climb
00:01:38
Avg time

Trail 28 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #155706 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126645 in E-Biking
    • #146657 in Trail Running
    • #120280 in Hiking
    • #33206 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,836 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,779 in E-Biking
    • #7,503 in Trail Running
    • #6,678 in Hiking
    • #2,293 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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

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 Canyon Rd heading NE OR Trail 27 heading South.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 37 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Trail 28 Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 28 located?
      Trail 28 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 36.61632, -121.70412.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 28?
      Trail 28 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 11.612%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 28?
      Trail 28 has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 259 ft to 352 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 28 a point to point trail?
      Trail 28 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 28?
      Trail 28 is 802 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 28?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 28. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 28?
      Trail 28 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 28? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 28 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 28?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail 28. The trail is 802 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 28?
      Trail 28 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 701 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 725 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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