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2,965 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:04:07
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
00:04:07
Avg time

Trail 78 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #138054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130769 in E-Biking
    • #150057 in Trail Running
    • #298673 in Hiking
    • #20650 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,236 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,912 in E-Biking
    • #7,752 in Trail Running
    • #13,090 in Hiking
    • #1,333 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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:
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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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 144 miles avg distance
All
  • 354 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.35 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 78 located?
      Trail 78 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 36.61682, -121.71682.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 78?
      Trail 78 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 78?
      Trail 78 has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 414 ft to 495 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 78 a point to point trail?
      Trail 78 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 78?
      Trail 78 is 2,965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 78?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 78. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 78?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 78 are:
      • April (38 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • February (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Trail 78? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 78 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 78?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trail 78. The trail is 2,965 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 78?
      Trail 78 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,959 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,032 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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