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3,327 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:06:16
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
00:06:16
Avg time
Trail 36 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFort Ord National Monument
Monterey, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#62999 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #32697 in E-Biking
- #49280 in Trail Running
- #37599 in Hiking
- #1608 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
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.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 83 rides
- 41 miles avg distance
All
- 859 rides
- Last: Sep 8, 2026
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