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2,258 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
152 ft
Altitude min
219 ft
Altitude max
219 ft
Altitude start
162 ft
Altitude end
-11.631%
Grade max
10.771%
Grade min
475 ft
Distance climb
1,338 ft
Distance down
445 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Trail 71 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121530 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49449 in E-Biking
    • #141638 in Trail Running
    • #155143 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,474 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,079 in E-Biking
    • #7,156 in Trail Running
    • #9,230 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

A nice trail that skirts Mudhen Lake.

Access Info

Access via Jacks Rd heading West OR Trail 49 heading North.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 248 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Trail 71 Trail Reports

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Nov 6, 2025 @ 2:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 6, 2025
Mar 18, 2024 @ 1:23pm
Mar 18, 2024
reporter Trail is under water just North of the Dam Crossing. Axel deep.
Nov 19, 2023 @ 1:34am
Nov 19, 2023
Jul 4, 2023 @ 3:52pm
Jul 4, 2023
About 100 yards along the pond is a mud bog, prob be a few weeks to dry out completely.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 9:21am
Apr 23, 2022
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on Nov 6, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trail-71 trailhead (36.623620, -121.733050)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Ferrymorse3
      Water level is down now but trail is overgrown with lots of poison oak
      Wesdrummer
      Impassable with current water level (and encroaching poison oak)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 71 located?
      Trail 71 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 36.62362, -121.73305.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 71?
      Trail 71 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 71?
      Trail 71 has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 152 ft to 219 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 71 a point to point trail?
      Trail 71 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 71?
      Trail 71 is 2,258 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 71?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 71. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 71?
      Trail 71 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 71? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 71 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 71?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Trail 71. The trail is 2,258 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 71?
      Trail 71 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,664 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,938 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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