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Watkins Gate Road – Mudhen Lake loop from California State University Monterey Bay

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Watkins Gate Road – Mudhen Lake loop from California State University Monterey Bay

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Watkins Gate Road – Mudhen Lake loop from California State University Monterey Bay

04:52

51.9km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Gigling/8th St bike staging area

Highlight • Parking

Good starting point for bike rides into the Fort Ord National Monument trail network. 8th St is a paved bikeway

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1.78 km

Watkins Gate Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watkins Gate Road is a paved road with a soft singletrack on each side. This 3-mile road offers views of dense trees on each side.

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4.02 km

Jerry Smith Access trail, Fort Ord

Highlight • Trail

Starting point for trails in all directions off Watkins Gate Road trailhead

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7.62 km

Trail 61

Highlight • Trail

10.1 km

Mudhen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mudhen Lake in Laguna Seca Recreational Area beckons with its scenic allure, creating an ideal haven for biking enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the tranquil lake.

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28.4 km

View point with bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a break to enjoy the wonderful view over Fort Ord National Monument. There is a bench, so it is perfect to get off your feet for a couple of minutes.

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45.8 km

Panorama along Machine Gun Flats Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

15.6 km

13.5 km

799 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

14.7 km

322 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Watkins Gate Road – Mudhen Lake loop from California State University Monterey Bay

Gigling/8th St bike staging area

Watkins Gate Road

Jerry Smith Access trail, Fort Ord

Trail 61

Mudhen Lake

View point with bench

Panorama along Machine Gun Flats Road

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