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2,965 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
495 ft
Altitude max
488 ft
Altitude start
418 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade max
8.991%
Grade min
857 ft
Distance climb
1,896 ft
Distance down
212 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time
Trail 78 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFort Ord National Monument
Monterey, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#108534 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #75340 in E-Biking
- #98819 in Trail Running
- #130938 in Hiking
- #1623 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
CYCLIST NOTES:
A nice singletrack through manzanita to avoid riding on the road. Part of a fun loop.
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.
Access Info
Access via Three Sisters Rd at both ends; North at the top and NW at the bottom.
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 89 miles avg distance
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- 352 rides
- Last: Sep 8, 2026
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(36.616820, -121.716820)
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