more stats
2,608 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-201 ft
Altitude change
188 ft
Altitude min
388 ft
Altitude max
388 ft
Altitude start
188 ft
Altitude end
-22.81%
Grade max
1.47%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,513 ft
Distance down
00:02:11
Avg time

Trail 40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #156909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139744 in E-Biking
    • #132664 in Trail Running
    • #98237 in Hiking
    • #31387 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,877 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,198 in E-Biking
    • #6,629 in Trail Running
    • #5,463 in Hiking
    • #2,165 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
  • 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 Toro Creed Rd heading West OR Trail 45 heading East.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 64 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 40 located?
      Trail 40 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 36.60161, -121.71106.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 40?
      Trail 40 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 40?
      Trail 40 has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 188 ft to 388 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 40 a point to point trail?
      Trail 40 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 40?
      Trail 40 is 2,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 40?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 40?
      Trail 40 is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 40?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail 40. The trail is 2,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 40?
      Trail 40 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 572 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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