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Fort Ord
27 reviews
4.56 of 5
Sandstone base. Choice riding in winter months, dunes during the summer.
Summary: I've ridden nearly every trail in Fort Ord but the trails that keep me going back are 42, 41, 03, 33, 50, 11, 42, 10, 30, well almost all of them. All trails range from beginner to advanced, hardest being down 34 (nearly impassible) to easy being any fireroad.
Recommended Route: My favorite ride starts at Creekside Terrace parking off reservation Road. Up paved road or trail 30, into trail 03 or 33 then across 36, right on paved road to 10, ride up steep hill then after cresent, ride about 100 yards and right on 42 which is an achieveable yet demanding series of drops, turns, ruts, sand, bush, and potential hospitalization; carry ID! From there, left on fireroad, up 43 to avoid a long ride up skyline fireroad, cross 10 go right to 41 (Goat trail), down Goat until after two miles it goes up to the right, then some fast exciting jumps and turns downhill to another fireroad (Oil something), go right to 02, left on 02, up 04 to the top (always stay right), then down 31 to the parking lot, a very fast tight turning single track. Full loop is about 11 miles or 1 hour - 1 1/2 hour.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Other good trails are 50 (my fastest time down is 5 minutes, top to bottom) And 75/05 are somewhat technical, down 49 from 11 is short, fast, and thrilling. The area around 91, 92, 93 can be fun in the cliffs. And going down 15 from the 19/21 intersection is a blast. Most of 22 is good, the end is an impressive vertical beach that lauched me several times over the bars; kinda fun though. Stay away from 38, imossible either way due to erosion. Last, down 11 from the 49 intersection is exciting, a free trill that will be etched in your memory forever.
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Summary: There is a GREAT XC Race series out here the Central Coast Cross Country Series. The trails are awesome, all rollers without steep climbs. Extremely FAST single track, and not technical. Little spots for jumping, and great for all skill levels. But one word of advice:
IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO POISON OAK, WATCH YOUR BUTT! I got it pretty bad the first time out and had to go on Prednizone. The second time I took Tecnu and washed up after the race, and no problems.
Keep your arms/legs covered, and carry Tecnu wash by the gallon, and you'll be ok.
Recommended Route: CCCX Course
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Review Date September 12, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 5 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Visitors rate this review 3.67 of 5,
3 votes
Reviewed by: Mike
,
Cross Country Rider
Summary: Fort Ord is very good with lots of single track and fire roads available for all skill levels. It does get a little sandy in some areas during the summer but riding in wet weather is a kick. Never very muddy as the water sinks in. Nicknamed good trails are couch canyon, goat trail, ewok, red rocks, manzanita.
Other recommended trails in the same area: East Garrison gate at Fort Ord, Toro Regional Park, Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz, Niscene Marks in Aptos
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Review Date June 30, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Visitors rate this review 1.50 of 5,
2 votes
Reviewed by: Bill Descantes
, from San Mateo
Summary: Very fun singletrack. Can really complain about the track its a good one. This trail is unmarked, however you'll know youre on it if your smiling and flying along a little trail next to a stream in the bottom of a valley. Be careful in certain weather conditions. Can get very muddy and slippery after heavy rain. Watch out for some of the trail signs that are misplace. I crashed into one and ever since that day I only have had one testicle. So you can say its a ball smashing trail. Vere right and You'll come out on "rail trail" then be emptied out onto either mor single track (if you go right) or go left and get onto some narrow dirt roads (perfect for railing with your buddies) you'll take a hard left then drop down a little chute and off a jump next to a little dried out pond. Go right and take the fire road down to 7-11 parking lot.
Recommended Route: using your bike
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Review Date June 3, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2 votes
Reviewed by: Keith
, from MONTEREY
Summary: Park in Laguna Seca Camp ground. Then drop into 47 couch canyon. Take to top of hurl hill, turn right on the fire road. Take that to the split, then stay to the left of the fire road split. Bomb down to 44 S*@T house,"Be careful" a lot of loose gravel on the fire road. Take 44 to the bottom of the "S" turns, then turn right and go to 41 goat trail, your first trail on the left. 41, goat trail about a 1/2 mile into it splits in 2 directions, stay to your right and enjoy the roller coaster ride. At the bottom of goat trail, you will be on jacks rd. Take a left and go up until hit 10. That will be the 1st trail on the left. Go up the hill on 10 then your 1st trail on the right is going to be 42 red rock ridge."Extremely Dangerous Trail" hold on for you life on this trail. When or if you get to the bottom of this trail. You will be at the bottom of the grind. When the fire road splits stay to your right head up pilarcitos cyn rd "the grind". At the top, loop around and head down skyline rd until you hit 47. It's a little climb, but the fast single track back to your car its worth it. Take 47 down to the wooden fence pole. Turn right and pedal back to your ride. Approx 17 miles. Enjoy the ride..........
Recommended Route: Want a good XC traning ride?
Other recommended trails in the same area: Wilder ranch. Pebble Beach.
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