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1,741 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
303 ft
Altitude max
226 ft
Altitude start
270 ft
Altitude end
2.488%
Grade
-11.948%
Grade max
14.261%
Grade min
1,079 ft
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Trail C-53 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Trails
    Marina, California
  • AKA
    Desert Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98201 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345150 in Trail Running
    • #333354 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,404 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,055 in Trail Running
    • #14,266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Monterey County Parks

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AI Generated Description

Trail C-53 is a 1,741 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Marina California. Highlights include desert terrain. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 77 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Trail C-50 to Watkins Gate Rd

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Desert
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      May 26, 2008 @ 8:54pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail C-53 located?
      Trail C-53 is located in Happy Trails, Marina, California, United States. It is part of the Happy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.65499, -121.7489.
      ▼ How hard is Trail C-53?
      Trail C-53 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.488%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail C-53?
      Trail C-53 has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 303 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail C-53 a point to point trail?
      Trail C-53 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail C-53?
      Trail C-53 is 1,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail C-53?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail C-53. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail C-53? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail C-53 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail C-53?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail C-53. The trail is 1,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail C-53?
      Trail C-53 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,038 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,047 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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