U.S. Army Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
U.S. Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
U.S. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. recreation outdoor
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
• The Monterey County Regional Fire District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map trail the on shown are that Monument
There are five fire stations near the National the near stations fire five are There •
National Monument in a manner that that manner a in Monument National
• Call 9-1-1 Call •
In an Emergency an In The BLM manages the Fort Ord Ord Fort the manages BLM The
For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
Know The Signs
Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVERD Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020
U.S. Army Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
U.S. Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
U.S. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. recreation outdoor
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
• The Monterey County Regional Fire District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map trail the on shown are that Monument
There are five fire stations near the National the near stations fire five are There •
National Monument in a manner that that manner a in Monument National
• Call 9-1-1 Call •
In an Emergency an In The BLM manages the Fort Ord Ord Fort the manages BLM The
For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
Know The Signs
Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVERD Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020
U.S. Army Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
U.S. Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
U.S. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. recreation outdoor
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
• The Monterey County Regional Fire District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map trail the on shown are that Monument
There are five fire stations near the National the near stations fire five are There •
National Monument in a manner that that manner a in Monument National
• Call 9-1-1 Call •
In an Emergency an In The BLM manages the Fort Ord Ord Fort the manages BLM The
For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
Know The Signs
Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 RD www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020
U.S. Army Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
U.S. Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
Army. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. opportunities. recreation outdoor
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
• The Monterey County Regional Fire District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map trail the on shown are that Monument
There are five fire stations near the National the near stations fire five are There •
National Monument in a manner that that manner a in Monument National
• Call 9-1-1 Call •
In an Emergency an In The BLM manages the Fort Ord Ord Fort the manages BLM The
For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
Know The Signs
Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVERD Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020
Army Photo Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
U.S. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. recreation outdoor
Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
The Monterey County Regional Fire District District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map map trail the on shown are that Monument
There are five fire stations near the National the near stations fire five are There •
National Monument in a manner that that manner a in Monument National
• Call 9-1-1 9-1-1 Call •
In an Emergency Emergency an In The BLM manages the Fort Ord Ord Fort the manages BLM The
For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
Know The Signs
Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVERD Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020
U.S. Army Photo Army U.S.
Civil War veteran. Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s Ord’s Fort 1930s, the Through veteran. War Civil
supports numerous plant and animal species. animal and plant numerous supports
and the post formally closed in 1994. 1994. in closed formally post the and
Major General Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished distinguished Ord—a O.C. Edward General Major
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac and chamise that that chamise and lilac wild manzanitas, like shrubs
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning decommissioning for selected was Ord Fort 1991, In
Monterey. The area was named Camp Ord after after Ord Camp named was area The Monterey. expanses of maritime chaparral composed of of composed chaparral maritime of expanses
cavalry troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of of Presidio nearby the at stationed troops cavalry
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one biodiversity—including
million American troops trained at Fort Ord. Ord. Fort at trained troops American million
to use as a training ground for field artillery and and artillery field for ground training a as use to
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich rich and beauty its for loved is Ord Fort
deployment staging ground. In total, as many as 1.5 1.5 as many as total, In ground. staging deployment
U.S. Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near land purchased Army U.S.
War, it served as a leading training center and and center training leading a as served it War,
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917, when the the when 1917, to back date origins Ord’s Fort
U.S. Army. U.S.
was home to 50,000 troops. During the Vietnam Vietnam the During troops. 50,000 to home was
of appropriate environmental remediation by the the by remediation environmental appropriate of
covered more than 28,000 acres and, at one time, time, one at and, acres 28,000 than more covered
its role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917–1994. from facility Army U.S. a as role its
under BLM administration following the completion completion the following administration BLM under
training in the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord Ord Fort heyday, its In Army. U.S. the in training
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to to thanks undeveloped remains area This century.
7,200 acres and an additional 7,450 acres will come come will acres 7,450 additional an and acres 7,200
Fort Ord served as the primary facility for basic basic for facility primary the as served Ord Fort
nation and fought in the major conflicts of the 20th 20th the of conflicts major the in fought and nation
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages manages currently BLM The Army. U.S. and (BLM)
Division occupying the post. For the next 30 years, years, 30 next the For post. the occupying Division
dedication of the men and women who served our our served who women and men the of dedication
administered by the Bureau of Land Management Management Land of Bureau the by administered
Ord was re-designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Infantry 7th the with Ord Fort re-designated was Ord
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and and heroism the to link its for cherished is Ord Fort
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly jointly is and acres 14,650 approximately covers
primary purpose was cavalry training. In 1940, Camp Camp 1940, In training. cavalry was purpose primary
provides 86 miles of rugged trails. The monument monument The trails. rugged of miles 86 provides Military Heritage Military
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay Bay Monterey the near landscape expansive This
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard Moore Jim General on located outdoor recreation opportunities. recreation outdoor
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is Department Fire Monterey of Presidio •
landscape and offers high-quality, high-quality, offers and landscape
Route 68 and another near Reservation Road Reservation near another and 68 Route
assists with EMS from stations near State near stations from EMS with assists
military and cultural heritage of the the of heritage cultural and military
• The Monterey County Regional Fire District Fire Regional County Monterey The •
protects natural values, honors the the honors values, natural protects Monument that are shown on the trail map trail the on shown are that Monument
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For Your Enjoyment Trails Are YIELD TO • Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and Shared Access barricades. Do not touch items that might be Some trails can be heavily used. discarded military munitions. Please be considerate of other visitors! • Keep to open, signed roads and trails. • Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is Fort Ord prohibited. National Monument • Shooting, hunting and possession of weapons is prohibited. • Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. • Campfires and fireworks are prohibited. • Control and clean up after all dogs. Please observe posted leash restrictions.
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Single Track—popular for TRAILCLOSED hikers and bikers. Watch your speed and avoid when wet. TRAIL ADMINISTRATIVERD Administrative Roads—most are graveled; a few are paved. More durable for wet use. These are open for public non-motorized use. 96 Contact Us Closed Trails—undergoing Bureau of Land Management restoration. Unsigned trails 940 2nd Avenue are closed trails too. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 582-2200 www.blm.gov/fort-ord Subscribe to News.bytes, our weekly e-newsletter www.blm.gov/california Trail Map & Guide BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240+REV2020 Fort Ord
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Sensitive Habitat Area Bunkers Please Use Only Signed Trails
Private Property Do Not Enter
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