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2,306 ft
Distance
-95 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-96 ft
Altitude change
335 ft
Altitude min
432 ft
Altitude max
432 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
1,982 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Trail 59 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Blair Witch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #84639 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113780 in E-Biking
    • #101115 in Trail Running
    • #146600 in Hiking
    • #20703 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,758 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,420 in E-Biking
    • #4,920 in Trail Running
    • #8,550 in Hiking
    • #1,344 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

It starts with a little rise but then gradually drops down the hillside. It's a bit tight and twisty with some gnarly overgrown bits.

Access Info

Access via Lion's Revenge Road heading West OR Watkins Gate Rd heading East.

Tags
Tight and twisty

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
  • 63 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 894 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Trail 59 Trail Reports

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May 6, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 6, 2026
Trail has been brushed out to clear overgrown vegetation.
Jun 7, 2025 @ 11:14am
Jun 7, 2025
The old dirt trail has been "fixed" with decomposed granite. All the fun has been removed.
Jun 6, 2024 @ 7:00am
Jun 6, 2024
Dec 21, 2023 @ 11:57am
Dec 21, 2023
Nov 26, 2023 @ 12:05am
Nov 26, 2023
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on May 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trail-59 trailhead (36.638610, -121.758590)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 774 ft • 7 •
      Extremely fun beginner loop without any crazy long climbing, and hits some of the most fun trails in Fort...
      26 miles • 3,118 ft • 22 • Loop •
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      17 miles • 1,607 ft • 12 •
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      3.9 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      C82581 C82581
      Mild uphill climb from Watkins Gate Road. More fun going down from Hennekens Ranch Road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 59 located?
      Trail 59 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 36.63861, -121.75859.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 59?
      Trail 59 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 59?
      The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 335 ft to 432 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 59 a point to point trail?
      Trail 59 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 59?
      Trail 59 is 2,306 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 59?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 59. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 59? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 59 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 59?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Trail 59. The trail is 2,306 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 59?
      Trail 59 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,759 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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