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3,946 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
437 ft
Altitude min
500 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
460 ft
Altitude end
-0.923%
Grade
-9.455%
Grade max
5.999%
Grade min
1,038 ft
Distance climb
1,919 ft
Distance down
989 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Trail 56 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #59370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40762 in E-Biking
    • #61347 in Trail Running
    • #114759 in Hiking
    • #1665 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • 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

It is an easy trail but fun and flowing, especially near the end where it winds through a canopy of Oak and Manzanita.

Access Info

Accessed via Hennekens Ranch Rd at one end OR E Machine Gun Flats Rd at the other.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
All
  • 836 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Mar 31, 2023
 reporter Wet and muddy for parts of this trail.
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      Closed due to ordeneice clearing. Slot in that area are gone.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 56 located?
      Trail 56 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 36.63509, -121.74192.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 56?
      Trail 56 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.923%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 56?
      Trail 56 has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 437 ft to 500 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 56 a point to point trail?
      Trail 56 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 56?
      Trail 56 is 3,946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 56?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 56. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 56?
      Trail 56 is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 56? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 56 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 56?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 56. The trail is 3,946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 56?
      Trail 56 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,930 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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