Trail 47 (Couch Canyon)
Elevation
Ascent:
450'
137 m
Descent: -519' -158 m
High: 943' 287 m
Low: 505' 154 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)
Weather
Popular rides nearby
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“A ride with a view from Laguna Seca through the grasslands of Couch Canyon on Fort Ord.”
— Darius Rike
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
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Description
Starting from Skyline Road, climb up the hill toward Laguna Seca and look for the trail to split off to your left. The initial descent behind turn 6 of Laguna Seca Raceway is fun and flows well. After the descent, climb a bit and pass the entrance/exit to the Grand Prix Campground and then start a long descent down the hillside through the Fort Ord Grasslands. Look for a split in the trail. Straight ahead is Trail 48 which re-connects with Trail 47 after a short distance.
For a little longer ride and a drop further down the hill take Trail 47 to the right. After another climb, follow the trail around a hill and then drop down into the bottom of Couch Canyon. After crossing a dry stream bed gradually climb up and out toward Skyline Road. Before you get there face "Hurl Hill" for a possible hike-a-bike. Trail 47 dumps out at the Top of Guidotti Road. Bear left to re-connect to Skyline Road or take a right to head down to Toro Park.
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Contacts
Local Club: Monterey Off Road Cycling Association
Nov 7, 2019: MORCA monthly meeting minutes for November 2019!!!
Oct 15, 2019: 2020 MORCA BOD Election Ballot
Oct 14, 2019: MORCA monthly meeting minutes for October 2019!!!
Land Manager: BLM California - Hollister Field Office
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