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Laguna Seca Recreation Area is the home of the annual Sea Otter Classic MTB Festival and offers a large range of trails for beginners and expert riders. Many trails to choose from ranging from easy to hard. To get there from Monterey take Salinas-Monterey Hwy. south toward Salinas approximately 6 miles. Watch for park signs and turn left into main entrance. Park is located halfway between Salinas and Monterey.
Toro Regional Park is located halfway between Salinas and Monterey, Toro Park offers some mountain-bike areas ranging from easy to hard for both beginners and experts riders. Make sure to check what trails are available. To get there from Monterey take Salinas-Monterey Hwy. east toward Salinas approximately 9 miles. Exit onto Portola Road in Toro Park area.
Old Coast Road is located in Big Sur off Highway 1, the 11 mile road offers many challenges ranging from moderate to hard with some severe uphill climbs. To get there from Monterey take Hwy. 1 south toward Big Sur. Just before Bixby Bridge area turn left on Old Coast Road.
Fort Ord (East Garrison) is an area that features mountain-bike trails similar to Laguna Seca ranging from moderate to hard. Riders can connect to Laguna Seca. Some areas are less maintained than others. To get there take Hwy 1 or Salinal-Monterey Hwy. exit into Del Rey Oaks. Turn onto North-South Road and head north. Accessible areas include Watkins Gate and Eucalyptus Road.
Garland Regional Park has limited riding but offers a a few trails ranging from easy to hard and elevation changes from 200 to 2,000 feet. To get there from Monterey go south on Hwy1 and turn left onto Carmel Valley Road and head east for approximately 9 miles. Watch for park signs. Park is located off Carmel Valley Road. Riding trails near Cooper Ranch area.