more stats
3,173 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
50 ft
Altitude change
435 ft
Altitude min
486 ft
Altitude max
435 ft
Altitude start
485 ft
Altitude end
1.583%
Grade
-11.115%
Grade max
17.943%
Grade min
1,718 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
631 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Trail 62 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • AKA
    Chain Gang
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42759 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5395 in E-Biking
    • #82389 in Trail Running
    • #37532 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

Tight and twisty riding through manzanita that is from waist to over head high. Watch out for other trail users on the turns. You'll have a nice view as you come out on the other side, looking out over Barloy Canyon towards Toro Mountain to the East.

Access Info

Access from East Machine Gun Flats Road.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 275 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,729 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
Status:
on Feb 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      10:02 | 791 | Jul 22, 2020 , Monterey
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      17:34 | 229 | Feb 21, 2025 , Monterey

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      Fort Ord Grand Tour
      ★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 2,918 ft • 21 • Loop •
      A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
      5
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      ★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 774 ft • 7 •
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      47
      Fort Ord Grand Tour
      28 miles • 2,927 ft • 21 • Loop •
      A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
      4.4 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 56%
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      3 ★ 22%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      nostickers nostickers
      Currently closed due to munitions cleanup by the Army
      danoincali
      Super fun trail with lots of blind turns. Have to keep your eyes and ears open.
      aguynamedjoe aguynamedjoe
      My favorite trail in the area. Because: you can’t see where you are going. The trail is so twisty and the waist high brush only let’s you see about ten meters forward. But when you get it dialed, it’s so fun. Works great in both directions.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 62 located?
      Trail 62 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 36.63161, -121.73954.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 62?
      Trail 62 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.583%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 62?
      Trail 62 has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 435 ft to 486 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 62 a point to point trail?
      Trail 62 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 62?
      Trail 62 is 3,173 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 62?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 62. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 62?
      Trail 62 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 62? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 62 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 62?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Trail 62. The trail is 3,173 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 62?
      Trail 62 is a very popular trail. There have been 14,765 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,248 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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