more stats
3,327 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
152 ft
Altitude change
357 ft
Altitude min
509 ft
Altitude max
357 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
4.574%
Grade
-4.328%
Grade max
16.354%
Grade min
2,840 ft
Distance climb
64 ft
Distance down
424 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time

Trail 36 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #82866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115754 in E-Biking
    • #96699 in Trail Running
    • #91543 in Hiking
    • #20603 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,713 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,471 in E-Biking
    • #4,685 in Trail Running
    • #5,174 in Hiking
    • #1,324 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:
This is a fun and flowing trail. Some of the turns are a bit sandy.
NOTE: This is a popular trail for hikers/runners coming from the Creekside Trail Head.

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 South OR Jacks Rd heading North.

Tags
FlowyRiver or creekSandy

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 873 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Trail 36 Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 13, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 21, 2026
Apr 2, 2024 @ 4:32am
Apr 2, 2024
 Perfect conditions
Feb 12, 2024 @ 9:26am
Feb 12, 2024
 reporter Most of this trail is in good shape but there is some significant erosion in the middle of the trail toward the NE end (maybe 75% of the way or so...
Jan 6, 2024 @ 12:20am
Jan 6, 2024
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on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Fort Ord MTB: Trail 36 in 4K! (New PR)
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      2:41 | 603 | Jun 5, 2019 , Monterey

      Routes with this trail

      47
      Creekside Tour
      15 miles • 2,074 ft • 531 • Loop •
      This is a fun tour of the various trails connected to the Creekside parking lot, and a great introduction...
      56
      Builders Best
      ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 2,289 ft • 263 • Loop •
      1.5-2 hour loop highlighting some of the best single track and descents in Fort Ord. A local favorite!
      36
      Toro to Ord and Back
      26 miles • 3,118 ft • 22 • Loop •
      26 Mile loop starting near Toro Park, crossing the majority of Ford Ord National Monument, and coming back...
      3.3 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 36 located?
      Trail 36 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 36.61779, -121.70609.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 36?
      Trail 36 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.574%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 36?
      Trail 36 has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 509 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 36 a point to point trail?
      Trail 36 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 36?
      Trail 36 is 3,327 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 36?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 36. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 36?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 36 are:
      • April (87 activities)
      • March (39 activities)
      • December (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 36? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 36 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 36?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Trail 36. The trail is 3,327 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 36?
      Trail 36 is a very popular trail. There have been 6,552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,512 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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