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4,621 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:05:55
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
343 ft
Altitude min
398 ft
Altitude max
364 ft
Altitude start
368 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.808%
Grade max
10.452%
Grade min
2,594 ft
Distance climb
1,708 ft
Distance down
319 ft
Distance flat
00:05:55
Avg time

Trail 76 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #86395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51332 in E-Biking
    • #239313 in Trail Running
    • #245430 in Hiking
    • #5276 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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

CYCLIST NOTES:
This trail loops off of Manzanita Rd out through the Manzanita onto a bluff overlooking Merrill Ranch and then back to the road. It is fairly tight and flows pretty well with some gradual climbs and descents. Some sections can be a bit rutted and sandy but generally holds up well.

NATIONAL MONUMENT NOTES:
This BLM managed trail is open from dawn to dusk to cyclists, hikers/joggers, and equestrians. The trail is two-way directional, and cyclists must yield to all other users; hikers/joggers must yield to equestrians. Maximum passing speed limit is less than 5 mph for cyclists for oncoming trail users and when passing those that have slowed/stopped and moved to edge of trail. Please leash your pet.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 22, 2026 @ 12:57pm (Pacific/Midway)
Feb 22, 2026
 brush overgrowing
Apr 11, 2025 @ 10:35am
Apr 11, 2025
Feb 12, 2024 @ 9:42am
Feb 12, 2024
 reporter Very large, deep puddle on the North part of the trail. Lots of trail widening going on here.
Dec 22, 2023 @ 4:05pm
Dec 22, 2023
Nov 19, 2023 @ 1:34am
Nov 19, 2023
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        Directions to trail-76 trailhead (36.623100, -121.705350)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 76

        ▼ Where is Trail 76 located?
        Trail 76 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 36.6231, -121.70535.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 76?
        Trail 76 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 76?
        Trail 76 has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 343 ft to 398 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 76 a point to point trail?
        Trail 76 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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