more stats
5,222 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
-298 ft
Altitude change
222 ft
Altitude min
522 ft
Altitude max
522 ft
Altitude start
224 ft
Altitude end
-20.692%
Grade max
6.082%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
4,387 ft
Distance down
287 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

Trail 42 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Redrock
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15818 in E-Biking
    • #35343 in Trail Running
    • #130321 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

The top of the trail is through manzanita along an sandstone ridge (some of the rock has a reddish tint). Halfway down you'll transition from a machine built trail to a hand built trail as well as from brush to Oaks. Wind down through the Oaks down the hillside and finally come out at the public lands day area. Be careful for loose gravel at the entrance but then be prepared for a fun ride down. NOTE: There is a pit bathroom here if you need a break. If there is a special event going on watch for hikers

Access Info

Access via Three Sisters Rd heading North OR Skyline Rd heading East.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 1,082 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trail-42 trailhead (36.611370, -121.718120)
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      Fort Ord MTB: Trail 42 in 4K!!
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      4:28 | 1560 | Jun 5, 2019 , Monterey
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      0:13 | 582 | Feb 10, 2017 , Monterey
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      0:13 | 151 | Feb 10, 2017 , Monterey
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      6:08 | 689 | Apr 30, 2015 , Monterey

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      claire-jean
      This trail was a highlight of my fort ord ride
      Geoffire
      Great trail, one of the best in the area.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 42 located?
      Trail 42 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 36.61137, -121.71812.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 42?
      Trail 42 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 42?
      Trail 42 has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 222 ft to 522 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 42 a point to point trail?
      Trail 42 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 42?
      Trail 42 is 5,222 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 42?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 42. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 42?
      Trail 42 is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 42? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 42 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 42?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Trail 42. The trail is 5,222 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 42?
      Trail 42 is a very popular trail. There have been 7,175 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,179 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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