more stats
1,360 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
387 ft
Altitude max
367 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
0.318%
Grade
-4.855%
Grade max
7.413%
Grade min
520 ft
Distance climb
706 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time

Trail 51 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Lochness
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #165258 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37606 in E-Biking
    • #118315 in Trail Running
    • #246493 in Hiking
    • #6459 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 up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

This is a connector Trail

Access Info

Access via Trail 52 heading West OR Trail 54 heading East.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 32 miles avg distance
All
  • 585 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Trail 51 Trail Reports

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 reporter Maybe some trail trimming but in pretty good shape.
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      2024 Fort Ord 50 12.5-mile Course
      13 miles • 1,249 ft • 12 • Race •
      This is the 12.5-mile course for the Fort Ord 50 Race put on by Repack Racing on September 14, 2024.
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      2024 Fort Ord 50 12.5-mile Course
      12 miles • 1,153 ft • 9 • Race •
      The Fort Ord 50 is a mountain bike race put on by Repack Racing. Racers can compete solo, on a team of...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 51 located?
      Trail 51 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 36.64327, -121.75611.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 51?
      Trail 51 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.318%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 51?
      Trail 51 has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 387 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 51 a point to point trail?
      Trail 51 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 51?
      Trail 51 is 1,360 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 51?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 51. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 51?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 51 are:
      • August (45 activities)
      • February (31 activities)
      • January (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 51? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 51 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 51?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail 51. The trail is 1,360 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 51?
      Trail 51 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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