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Fort Ord Public Lands Mountain Bike Trail
Monterey, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
7 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 2/20/09 by mtrailblazer |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 18 miles | Global Rank: 422 |
| Tread: Other | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 93 | Wishlist: 44 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.97 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 58min |
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Description: Site of the Sea Otter Classic... the race loop is an 18 mile mix of singletrack and forest roads. A trail map is recommended, but hard to find:( Most climbing done on the fireroads, some sweet singletrack can be a little sandy when riding in the valley, there are some other wooded sections of singletrack filled with fun twisting downhill. Gave it a 5 for technicality for some tricky short steep uphills, but overall a great workout with plenty of ups and downs.
Description: Site of the Sea Otter Classic... the race loop is an 18 mile mix of singletrack and forest roads. A trail map is recommended, but hard to find:( Most climbing done on the fireroads, some sweet singletrack can be a little sandy when riding in the valley, there are some other wooded sections of singletrack filled with fun twisting downhill. Gave it a 5 for technicality for some tricky short steep uphills, but overall a great workout with plenty of ups and downs.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by damianregalado on November 10, 2009
There really is something for everyone out in Fort Ord. That's where my fiance and I started riding with her very experienced mountain biking father. I agree with all of JimRyan's favorites and also know an alternate name for "The Three Sisters" which is "The Three b****es" watch out lungs, legs and the rest of the nervous system here we go! Another great place is Red Rock but it's extremely difficult to find and once you get there you start to wonder if your health insurance is up to date. You can ride from Marina, CA to Salinas, CA to Monterey, CA. We started at Laguna Secca Race track one day for some Sea Otter Classic training, went through Salinas and ended up in Marina by the "Hidden City"... very cool if you can find it!
Similar Trail: Nothing like it so far this is the best place I've ever ridden due to the diversity of the land and how far it expands.
reviewed by mtrailblazer on December 26, 2008
Fort Ord is filled with a vast network of trails. You can choose to do a short after-work ride, or ride all day long. This is where it all started for me. There is something here for everyone, just do some short research before hand and choose the trails. Highly recommend it!
* Review edited 12/26/2008
reviewed by jimryan on March 30, 2008
The trails vary from very easy to very difficult. There are over 80 miles of trails on Ft Ord. The east side of the fort is known as Creekside Terrace and it marks the trail head and parking for a moderately steep ascent that may challenge beginners. The western side of the fort includes the 8th and Gigling parking area which is a launch point for the "Happy Trails." This area is currently undergoing a state of change. The land ownership is moving from the Army to various government and private entities. The trails are mostly singletrack, mostly level, and mostly forgiving. This is an ideal spot to begin as a new mountain biker or to ride with your family. The middle of Ft Ord includes the more advanced and challenging trails. Favorites include; Trail 50 and 49, The Goat Trail(41), Blair Witch Trail(59), Couch Canyon and Hurl Hill(47) The Grind, Three Sisters and more. * Review edited 3/30/2008* Review edited 3/30/2008
* Review edited 4/20/2009
Similar Trail: Toro, Wilder
reviewed by tmaxx on June 18, 2007
Fun singletrack with climbs rewarded by sweet downhill. Plenty of options for all levels of skill.
Similar Trail: East Garrison in Fort Ord-Happy Trails
reviewed by seaotterlocal on August 12, 2006
All totaled at least 125-150 miles of marked and un marked Trails. Get a map at one of the many trailheads, go explore, get lost and pull out your map to find your way home.
Similar Trail: Wilder Ranch, UCSC network.
reviewed by bensf on July 8, 2006
I have ridden around here, not sure exactly where, but it was in the [url=http://cccx.org/]CCCX[/url] races.
reviewed by Juan_Gear on June 12, 2005
Has everthing if you are willing to look. Did 40+ plus one day by linking the north side. did get a case of poisen oak
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