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4,049 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-209 ft
Altitude change
260 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude max
469 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
3,852 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Trail 43 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Ewok
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 100 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23334 in E-Biking
    • #48597 in Trail Running
    • #111438 in Hiking
    • #1277 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • 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 starts up from Skyline Rd near the Public Lands Day area and winds up the valley through the oaks to a saddle and Three Sisters Rd. The trail flows well and is fun in both directions.

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 Skyline Rd heading South or Threes Sisters Rd heading North.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 736 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
Status:
on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trail-43 trailhead (36.607810, -121.723990)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 43 located?
      Trail 43 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 36.60781, -121.72399.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 43?
      Trail 43 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 43?
      The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 260 ft to 469 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 43 a point to point trail?
      Trail 43 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 43?
      Trail 43 is 4,049 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 43?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 43. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 43?
      Trail 43 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 43? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 43 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 43?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 43. The trail is 4,049 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 43?
      Trail 43 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,519 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,623 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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