more stats
1,346 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
448 ft
Altitude min
474 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
454 ft
Altitude end
-8.182%
Grade max
5.951%
Grade min
685 ft
Distance climb
462 ft
Distance down
198 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Trail 85 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Ord National Monument
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88979 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66576 in E-Biking
    • #245596 in Trail Running
    • #114221 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM California - Fort Ord National Monument

This is a pretty wide trail. There is manzanita on both sides and it slowly turns from a road to singletrack. It's usually ridden when going to or coming from Trail 84, which dumps out at the end of Pilarcitos Ridge Road.

Access Info

Access via Pilarcitos Rigde Rd to the West OR Trail 82 to the East.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 46 miles avg distance
All
  • 326 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Trail 85 Trail Reports

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on Jan 13, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 85 located?
      Trail 85 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 36.6274, -121.71839.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 85?
      Trail 85 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 85?
      Trail 85 has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 448 ft to 474 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 85 a point to point trail?
      Trail 85 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 85?
      Trail 85 is 1,346 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 85?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 85. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 85?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 85 are:
      • April (67 activities)
      • March (26 activities)
      • February (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 85? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 85 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 85?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Trail 85. The trail is 1,346 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 85?
      Trail 85 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,908 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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