more stats
2,953 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
293 ft
Altitude min
364 ft
Altitude max
363 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance climb
1,670 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Trail 52 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #112925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98667 in E-Biking
    • #216160 in Trail Running
    • #226217 in Hiking
    • #5565 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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 trail skirts a vernal pond as you enter the Fort Ord National Monument after Crossing Watkins Gate Road from the Jerry Smith Corridor. As you enter the oaks you'll climb a hill (not too steep), then wind along until you hit Trail 20.

Access Info

Access via Trail 14 heading East OR Trail 20 heading West.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 276 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Trail 52 Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2021 @ 11:00am
Apr 18, 2021
Jan 29, 2020 @ 10:35am
Jan 29, 2020
Jul 23, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Jul 23, 2019
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Trail work. Trail trimming to re-establish the trail corridor/sight lines.
Oct 14, 2017 @ 8:06pm
Oct 14, 2017
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Status:
on Apr 18, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 52 located?
      Trail 52 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 36.64294, -121.74917.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 52?
      Trail 52 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 52?
      Trail 52 has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 293 ft to 364 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 52 a point to point trail?
      Trail 52 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 52?
      Trail 52 is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 52?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 52. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 52?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 52 are:
      • December (14 activities)
      • January (12 activities)
      • May (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 52? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 52 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 52?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 52. The trail is 2,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 52?
      Trail 52 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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