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Fort Ord National Monument
Fort Ord National Monument is a former U.S. Army post located near Monterey Bay. The fort was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range, and was considered one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post due to its proximity to the beach and California weather. In 1988, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) legislation was passed by Congress and three years later the decision to close Fort Ord was made. Fort Ord was officially closed in 1994, and was the largest U.S. military base to be closed at the time. On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a proclamation designating a 14,651-acre portion of the former post as the Fort Ord National Monument.
While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development. California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord Dunes State Park, along with some subdivisions, the Veterans Transition Center, a strip mall, military facilities and a nature preserve occupy the area today.
Approximately 7,200 acres of Fort Ord National Monument are currently open to the public. Prior to being opened, the land underwent a comprehensive remediation process that involved an extensive munitions clean-up. The public area currently includes 86 miles of trails that are a mix of singletrack and dirt roads. Elevations in the park range from about 100' to almost 1000', and the climbs are generally mild to moderate.
While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development. California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord Dunes State Park, along with some subdivisions, the Veterans Transition Center, a strip mall, military facilities and a nature preserve occupy the area today.
Approximately 7,200 acres of Fort Ord National Monument are currently open to the public. Prior to being opened, the land underwent a comprehensive remediation process that involved an extensive munitions clean-up. The public area currently includes 86 miles of trails that are a mix of singletrack and dirt roads. Elevations in the park range from about 100' to almost 1000', and the climbs are generally mild to moderate.
Aerial view of Fort Ord in 1941 (from www.army.mil)
There are three main trailheads from which to access the trails in Fort Ord: the Creekside Trailhead, the Badger Hills Trailhead, and the Laguna Seca Trailhead.
The Dirt:
Extras:
The Dirt:
- Click here for the official web site.
- A printable trail map can be found here.
- Click for driving directions to: Creekside Trailhead, Badger Hills Trailhead, or Laguna Seca Trailhead via Google Maps.
Extras:
- Inside Trail Racing holds a great race here with distances ranging from 10K - 100K!
- To the best of our knowledge, there is no drinking water available in the park!
