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Monterey County Trail 85
Trail
0.5 mile
0.8 kilometer
point to point
97% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
15'
5 m
Descent: -55' -17 m
High: 363' 111 m
Low: 315' 96 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“0.5-mile trail connecting Gigling Road to northern power-line access.”
— Demian Ford
Features
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Need to Know
Watch out for off-trail poison oak/ivy. It sometimes hangs near the track -- wash exposed skin and clothing after using this trail.
Runner Notes
The northern end of this trail has somewhat technical footing due to a steep grade and erosion.
Description
Starting from Monterey County Trail 90, parallel to Gigling Road (sometimes labeled as Watkins Gate Road), this hard-packed singletrack winds through oak forest north, crossing several other trails, and ends at a somewhat washed-out 13% grade down to a powerline access road. The trail itself is short, but of good quality, and links up with several other trails in the Fort Ord system.
Flora & Fauna
Oak, local flowers, poison oak/ivy.
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Contacts
Land Manager: Monterey County - Parks
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