Fort ord national monument badger hills trailhead salinas. Army post due to its proximity to the beach and california weather. A ce s co ridor fort ord na ti ol mu e t r a i l m a p j u n e 2 0 1 2 u blm office monterey peninsula college pol ic eo f rt a ng c t private p rope ty d on t ent r 20. One keyword to keep in mind when riding at fort ord is sand. Walk, bike or ride a horse through grove after grove of oaks. Fort ord national monument, ca monterey county parks. Your login works with all adventure projects sites. Plan your hike at fort ord public lands or other monterey, california hiking trails. Fort ord dunes state parks 2004 general plan provides for the development of the new campground and beach access facilities and identifies the area immediately adjacent to the bunkers as the location for the campground. Fort ord reuse plan hikerbiker trails simpler version 20 april 2015 click map to enlarge. Fort ord national monument and surrounding region dec 2016 click map to enlarge. Alltrails has 14 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and. Fortag will facilitate active transportation expanding our regions opportunities for traveling between home, work, and commercial areas by foot, bike, or wheelchair. Fort ord reuse plan trail openspace link detail 6 feb 2015 click map to enlarge.
Development permit cdp 311082g fort ord dunes state park culvert repair on december 16, 2011. Shown here is but one of the many trail routes that you can take and with the many interconnections you will never have to. Fort ord was one of the most attractive locations of any u. This 4 day event is one of the largest consumer bike expos in the world and brings over 10,000 bikers and 50,000 fans from across the globe. Fort ord reuse plan hikerbiker trails feb 2015 click map to enlarge. Fort ord trail run ca, usa feb 01 2020 ahotu marathons. Fort ord nat monument i cant believe federal funds being wasted on this pile of dirt. Bike maps and other tools for finding your way bicycling. The fort ord public lands is on what used to be the fort ord army base. Lands of the former fort ord offer 86 miles of trail on approximately 7,200 acres open every day from dawn to dusk for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, wildlifewildflower photographers and nature enthusiasts. Stay to your left and youll come out of the fort ord national monument, cross watkins gate road. Former fort ord and surrounding region 6 april 2018 click map to enlarge pdf version. A working collection of maps and visualizations relating to past, present, and future landuse planning in the general region of the former fort ord.
Most of the forts land now makes up the fort ord national monument, managed by the united states bureau of land management as part of the national conservation lands, while a small portion remains an active military. Parking guidotti skyline oil well trail 45 to toro creek rd then turn back up trail 45 oil well skyline guidotti parking flexibility mileage 5 to 15 miles and elevation gain 800 to 2,000 can be varied to individual preference restroom is available at the trailhead. When i went to explore pinnacles national park a few weeks ago, i wanted to spend a little time in fort ord national monument as well. Fort ord public lands mountain bike trail map and elevation profile. The fort ord national monument offers worldclass recreation for residents and visitors to the central california coast. Fort ord public lands mountain bike trail in monterey. Future planned trail f u n s t o n h o s e t r a i l c h i p t r a i l a c c e s s i b l e t r a i l jo h n mui rt a il.
Stay to your left and youll come out of the fort ord national monument, cross watkins gate road and head out the jerry smith corridor back to your car. We believe in giving back through volunteerism, partner with public land managers, and serve as a clearinghouse for information. One of the conditions is to require that the applicant submit a regular cdp with. Best trails in fort ord national monument california.
Florida trail map set the official florida trail map set and data book are updated and released november 1 of each year. Apr 08, 2020 fort ord dunes state parks 2004 general plan provides for the development of the new campground and beach access facilities and identifies the area immediately adjacent to the bunkers as the location for the campground. Rememberwhile visiting fort ord public lands, practice your. Fort ord is a former united states army post on monterey bay of the pacific ocean coast in california, which closed in 1994 due to base realignment and closure brac action. Look for comanches grave on your right the burial site of the last cavalry horse from fort ord. There was almost no information about it online when i was researching though so i just drove to the creekside terrace trailhead, grabbed a map and set out to. Lands of the former fort ord offer 86 miles of trail on approximately 7,200 acres open every day from dawn to dusk for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders. Drop out onto henneken ranch rd and go straight across to trail 14. Dogs are welcome, just be sure to clean up after them. As fort ord dunes state park is the nesting habitat of the federally protected western snowy plover, please remain on paths and trails when visiting, and do not bring your dog or ride on horseback. Below is a break down of the florida trail data book, free for download. Davis mountains state park trails map texas state parks is a division of the texas parks and wildlife department.
Fortag is proposed as a 30mile regional network of paved recreational trails and greenways connecting communities and openspace. Most of the fort s land now makes up the fort ord national monument, managed by the united states bureau of land management as part of the national conservation lands, while a small portion remains an active military. Fort ord trail run turn 10 shelf trail run trail race. Florida trail map and databook florida trail association. Learn about fort ord base and how it became a national monument. For the latest fort ord mapfort ord is popular for road biking as well as mountain bikingrefer above or to. Davis mountains state park trails map texas parks and.
Best running trails in fort ord national monument alltrails. Fort ord public lands mountain bike trail map, elevation. The shoreline at fort ord dunes state park has a sharp dropoff, and the ocean has a significant undertow and surprisingly strong waves. You can either hike, bike or ride a horse through most of the trails. Here is a pdf of the south bank trail map, a general representation of the south bank trail along the carmel river. This is especially true of the singletrack trails in the trail network. This is the fort ord national monument downloadable trail map. In this manner,users descend the 75 lineal feet 20% grade. Dates reflect the date of map production, not the date of the underlying information. Fort ord national monument mountain bike trail map. Mountain bike trails near fort ord national monument. The fort was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range, and was considered one of the most attractive locations of any u.
Fort ord public lands is a other mountain bike trail in monterey, california. Ord national monument badger hills trailhead parking next to hwy 68. Fort ord dunes state park california state parks ca. Fort ord recreation trails fort friends is a local nonprofit created by people who share a passion for the trails on the former fort ord military base. Obey all dangerno trespassing signs and barricades for safety. This follows along stream sides and creeks, and then climbs ridges only to come back down along the streams.
Monterey state beach and on the paved trail at fort ord dunes. Download fort ord public lands gps map data and view the topographic trail map. Do not touch items that might be discarded military munitions. Looking for a great trail in fort ord national monument, california. Swimming and water sports at most beaches are hazardous due to tides, currents and a steep dropoff near shore. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach and california weather.
In this manner, users descend the 75 lineal feet 20% grade. Fort ord reuse plan trail openspace link feb 2015 click map to enlarge. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in september 1994. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. The fort ord rec trail and greenway fortag is proposed as a 30mile regional network of paved recreational trails and greenways connecting communities to open space. Fort ord national monument trail runs trailstompers guide. Fort ord eastern trails bay area mountain bike rides.
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