more stats
1,960 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
346 ft
Altitude min
408 ft
Altitude max
346 ft
Altitude start
406 ft
Altitude end
3.069%
Grade
-2.583%
Grade max
14.654%
Grade min
1,608 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
168 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
Avg time

Trail 55 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #253399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99083 in E-Biking
    • #118794 in Trail Running
    • #109508 in Hiking
    • #6954 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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 20 heading NW OR Trail 18 heading East.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 146 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Trail 55 Trail Reports

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Dec 3, 2021 @ 1:20pm
Dec 3, 2021
Mar 13, 2019 @ 6:05pm
Mar 13, 2019
 reporter Water on trail at intersection of 18 and 55.
Jan 1, 2019 @ 10:04am
Jan 1, 2019
 Nice and easy New Years day ride... Trail were great today.. Still packed pretty good from the recent rains but not muddy...
Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:42am
Apr 19, 2016
 Getting a bit overgrown near Trail 20 and needs to have some tread work done to re-establish the outslope of the trail.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 55 located?
      Trail 55 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 36.64202, -121.75647.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 55?
      Trail 55 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.069%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 55?
      Trail 55 has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 346 ft to 408 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 55 a point to point trail?
      Trail 55 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 55?
      Trail 55 is 1,960 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 55?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 55. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 55?
      Trail 55 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 55? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 55 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 55?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Trail 55. The trail is 1,960 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 55?
      Trail 55 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 966 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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