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1,495 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
438 ft
Altitude min
513 ft
Altitude max
513 ft
Altitude start
438 ft
Altitude end
-14.396%
Grade max
4.296%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
1,157 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:01:54
Avg time

Trail 68 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #96469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52238 in E-Biking
    • #87055 in Trail Running
    • #198322 in Hiking
    • #4228 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

From the nice view point on the top, this trail drops a bit steep at first through the manzanita. It can be a bit rutted but is a fun quick ride down to the road. It levels out and carves a bit through the bushes.

Access Info

Access via Hennekens Ranch Rd heading SW OR Trail 67 heading NE.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 660 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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on Feb 21, 2026
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        Fort Ord for Rob
        17 miles • 1,607 ft • 12 •
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        girlsrocksantacruz/fort ord 1/2022 ride
        18 miles • 1,551 ft • 9 •
        MORCA/girls rock Santa Cruz mountain biking group January 2022.Lead Elizabeth Hammond.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 68

        ▼ Where is Trail 68 located?
        Trail 68 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 36.63617, -121.75798.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 68?
        Trail 68 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 68?
        Trail 68 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 438 ft to 513 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 68 a point to point trail?
        Trail 68 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail 68?
        Trail 68 is 1,495 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 68?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 68. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 68?
        Trail 68 is best visited during: All year.
        ▼ How do I access Trail 68? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 68 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 68?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Trail 68. The trail is 1,495 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 68?
        Trail 68 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,063 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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