more stats
3,145 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:03:39
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
258 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
322 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-16.893%
Grade max
26.641%
Grade min
954 ft
Distance climb
2,024 ft
Distance down
168 ft
Distance flat
00:03:39
Avg time

Trail 35 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #92902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110316 in E-Biking
    • #143533 in Trail Running
    • #155239 in Hiking
    • #27536 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,177 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,357 in E-Biking
    • #7,291 in Trail Running
    • #9,236 in Hiking
    • #1,882 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

CYCLIST NOTES: It's fun in both directions and has a lot of nice grade reversals as you climb up the contour lines to the ridge. There's a really nice view out engineer canyon, looking out into the Salinas Valley as you climb. The trail has pretty good sight lines but is very popular with hikers and trail runners so keep on the lookout for other trail users.

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 North OR Manzanita Rd heading South.

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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 39 miles avg distance
All
  • 628 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Geoffire
      Loved bombing down this one on my gravel bike, highlight of my ride today exploring the area.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 35 located?
      Trail 35 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 36.62789, -121.70267.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 35?
      Trail 35 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 35?
      Trail 35 has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 258 ft to 323 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 35 a point to point trail?
      Trail 35 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 35?
      Trail 35 is 3,145 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 35?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 35. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 35?
      Trail 35 is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 35? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 35 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 35?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 35. The trail is 3,145 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 35?
      Trail 35 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,271 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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