more stats
367 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:00:11
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
464 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
464 ft
Altitude end
-0.27%
Grade
-8.83%
Grade max
4.492%
Grade min
265 ft
Distance climb
102 ft
Distance down
00:00:11
Avg time

Trail 81 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #321255 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150095 in E-Biking
    • #331232 in Trail Running
    • #371120 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #10,487 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,259 in E-Biking
    • #13,522 in Trail Running
    • #14,944 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

A short, out and back jaunt to a scenic overlook.

Access Info

Access via Pilarcitos Ridge Rd heading West.

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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Trail 81 Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2021 @ 1:05pm
Feb 25, 2021
 Trail has been trimmed by volunteers with Public Lands day
Oct 28, 2019 @ 11:19am
Oct 28, 2019
 Trail has been trimmed by Public Lands day volunteers
Oct 26, 2019 @ 9:00am
Oct 26, 2019
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Trail Trimming. Re-establish trail corridor.
Sep 2, 2019 @ 1:11pm
Sep 2, 2019
 overgrowth gets thicker while approaching the bench at the end, eventually so thick that it's not passable with a bike, and walking on foot to...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 81 located?
      Trail 81 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 36.62265, -121.72822.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 81?
      Trail 81 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.27%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 81?
      Trail 81 has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 464 ft to 473 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 81 a point to point trail?
      Trail 81 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 81?
      Trail 81 is 367 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 81?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 81. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 81?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 81 are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Trail 81? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 81 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 81?
      The estimated time to ride Trail 81 is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 367 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 81?
      Trail 81 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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