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Ride out onto the bluff for a nice overlook of Merrill Ranch out into the Salinas Valley.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Singletrack

396' 121 m

High

345' 105 m

Low

71' 22 m

Up

72' 22 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

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Fort Ord National Monument trails are closed from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

Description

This trail loops off of Manzanita Rd out through the Manzanita onto a bluff overlooking Merrill Ranch and then back to the road. It is fairly tight and flows pretty well with some gradual climbs and descents. Some sections can be a bit rutted and sandy but generally holds up well.

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Darius Rike

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Manzanita!
Aug 16, 2016 near Salinas, CA
A view over Merrill Ranch and Salinas Valley.
May 4, 2013 near Salinas, CA
Enjoying the view (west) from the Manzanita.
Aug 16, 2016 near Salinas, CA

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