more stats
1,611 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
385 ft
Altitude min
405 ft
Altitude max
398 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
774 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Trail 79 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #107957 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117983 in E-Biking
    • #151228 in Trail Running
    • #148126 in Hiking
    • #40836 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,841 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,533 in E-Biking
    • #7,842 in Trail Running
    • #8,663 in Hiking
    • #3,073 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Trail 79 connects Trail 76 and Trail 78 so you can avoid the road.

Access Info

Accessed from Trail 76 or Trail 78 both of which connect to Manzanita Road.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 402 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Trail 79 Trail Reports

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Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:35am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2024 @ 9:45am
Feb 12, 2024
reporter Water on the trail in multiple places. Suggest bypassing the trail until it dries out.
Dec 22, 2023 @ 4:05pm
Dec 22, 2023
Mar 24, 2023 @ 7:15pm
Mar 24, 2023
Aug 28, 2021 @ 8:24am
Aug 28, 2021
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on Feb 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 2,918 ft • 21 • Loop •
      A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
      28 miles • 2,927 ft • 21 • Loop •
      A tour of most of the top singletrack at Fort Ord National Monument, including north, south, and central...
      20 miles • 2,709 ft • 19 • Loop •
      This is a route that I like to do when starting from Creekside Terrace.
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 79 located?
      Trail 79 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 36.62254, -121.70998.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 79?
      Trail 79 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 79?
      Trail 79 has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 ft to 405 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 79 a point to point trail?
      Trail 79 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 79?
      Trail 79 is 1,611 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 79?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 79. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 79? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 79 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 79?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail 79. The trail is 1,611 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 79?
      Trail 79 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,318 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,403 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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