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Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks

Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks

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Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks

07:51

168km

1,840m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 4, 2026

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Rana Creek Ranch Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.94 km

Roberts Lake

Lake

5.48 km

Seaside State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little spot to stop and take in some ocean air as you travel the Monterey Bay Trail

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7.44 km

Sand City Beach section of Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is a 19-mile-long trail that hugs the coast from Castroville to Monterey Bay. This section is a beautiful stretch near Sand City and gives …

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8.84 km

Monterey State Beach

Beach

12.7 km

Beach

14.9 km

Fort Ord 🚴 Monterey Bay Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A crown-jewel of Californian bike trails, this stretch of the coastal path along Monterey Bay is smoothly paved and wide, perfect for fast rides between Monterey and Castroville (and onward to Santa Cruz on less-well developed trails.)

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18.9 km

Gigling Road gate

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a simple gate that allows cyclists to pass with ease but bars the road from vehicular traffic. From here you can access the sprawling Fort Ord trail system.

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21.7 km

Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Main trailhead gateway into the mountain biking playground this former military area has become, with a maze of -sometimes sandy- singletrack that provides abundant biking pleasure.

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146 km

Carmel Valley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Carmel Valley Village is a picturesque, small, rural community nestled in the rolling hills of Monterey County close to the coast and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Known for its world-class wineries, art galleries, …

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149 km

West Carmel River Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The road down the Carmel Valley to the Ocean parallels the river and has a wide shoulder.

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168 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

134 km

14.4 km

10.4 km

10.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

152 km

16.1 km

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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The Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks is a truly ambitious undertaking for road cyclists, offering a difficult 104.6-mile (168.3 km) journey with a staggering 6029 feet (1838 metres) of elevation gain, typically requiring around 7 hours and 50 minutes to complete. This route is best suited for experienced riders seeking a long-distance challenge, especially those on a gravel bike or prepared for mixed terrain, given the 'MTB trailhead loop' in its name.

What to expect on Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks

Expect a diverse and demanding ride through Fort Ord National Monument. While many sections are on well-maintained paved roads, the

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Gigling Road gate – Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead loop from Del Rey Oaks

Seaside State Beach

Sand City Beach section of Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail

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