more stats
4,973 ft
Distance
130 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:05:49
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
375 ft
Altitude min
451 ft
Altitude max
451 ft
Altitude start
442 ft
Altitude end
-16.926%
Grade max
14.369%
Grade min
2,856 ft
Distance climb
1,680 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:05:49
Avg time

Trail 41 (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Upper Goat
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #68669 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91756 in E-Biking
    • #99702 in Trail Running
    • #140985 in Hiking
    • #3203 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,149 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,870 in E-Biking
    • #4,850 in Trail Running
    • #8,083 in Hiking
    • #262 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

CYCLIST NOTES:
This trail is normally ridden top to bottom but can be ridden in either direction. The upper section is a great example of grasslands of Fort Ord and is alive with flowers in the Spring (March to May). This is one of the most enjoyable sections of trail on Fort Ord.

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 Three Sisters Rd heading East OR Jacks Rd heading West.

Tags
Meadow

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,309 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.72 (12 votes)
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      Directions to trail-41-upper trailhead (36.607510, -121.724600)
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      Routes with this trail

      47
      Fort Ord Grand Tour
      ★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 2,918 ft • 21 • Loop •
      A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
      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...
      28
      Tour de Ord (10mi & 949')
      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,168 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Loop route that showcases much of the terrain at Fort Ord.
      3.6 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 58%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 41 (Upper) located?
      Trail 41 (Upper) 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 36.60751, -121.7246.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Trail 41 (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Trail 41 (Upper) has 130 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 375 ft to 451 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 41 (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Trail 41 (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Trail 41 (Upper) is 4,973 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 41 (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Trail 41 (Upper) is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 41 (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 41 (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Trail 41 (Upper). The trail is 4,973 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 41 (Upper)?
      Trail 41 (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 8,395 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,651 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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