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Fort Ord Dunes State Park – Fort Ord Dunes State Park loop from Sand City

Road cycling routes

Monterey County

Fort Ord Dunes State Park – Fort Ord Dunes State Park loop from Sand City

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4.6

(4961)

18,600

riders

Fort Ord Dunes State Park – Fort Ord Dunes State Park loop from Sand City

00:58

23.3km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

555 m

Seaside State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little spot to stop and take in some ocean air as you travel the Monterey Bay Trail

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2

2.51 km

Sand City Beach section of Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is a 19-mile-long trail that hugs the coast from Castroville to Monterey Bay. This section is a beautiful stretch near Sand City and gives you wonderful views of the water. The trail is paved and is popular with cyclists and walkers.

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3

3.85 km

Outer Fort Ord section of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The dunes section of the former Fort Ord military area has a more recreational multi-use trail on the inside of the fenced area through the dunes, and a dedicated high-speed bike trail closer to the highway. Both are scenic and well paved.

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4

14.5 km

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Highlight • Beach

Fort Ord Dunes State Park, opened to the public in 2009, reveals itself as a haven across nearly 1,000 acres of public land. Discover 4 miles of coastal beauty with awe-inspiring views along the ocean beach, showcasing the splendor of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This sanctuary for endangered species urges responsible exploration, staying on designated trails, and following CA State Park rules to preserve these delicate habitats.

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5

14.7 km

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Highlight • Beach

Long stretch of undisturbed-looking dunes along Monterey Bay, protected as a former military base.

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6

20.5 km

Monterey State Beach ⛱️ Sand City/Seaside

Highlight • Beach

Large expanse of mostly undisturbed natural dune habitat and sandy beach, stretching for miles along the Pacific Ocean.

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B

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

1.08 km

721 m

205 m

128 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

2.45 km

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