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Monterey County

Gigling Road gate – Watkins Gate Road loop from Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Monterey County

Gigling Road gate – Watkins Gate Road loop from Fort Ord Dunes State Park

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(5109)

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Gigling Road gate – Watkins Gate Road loop from Fort Ord Dunes State Park

01:11

18.2km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.82 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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2

4.36 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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3

14.6 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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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.99 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

3.26 km

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