Fort Ord Small Loop

Monterey County, California, United States

5.9 miles (9.4 km) · 752 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fort Ord Small Loop is a 5.9 mile loop route located in Monterey County, California, United States. The route climbs 752 feet and descends 743 feet. The longest climb spans 2.4 miles with 512 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 130 feet per mile. 80% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 7.1 puts it in the top 49.17% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.