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Single Track—popular for
hikers and bikers. Watch your
speed and avoid when wet.
Administrative Roads—most
are graveled; a few are paved.
More durable for wet use.
These are open for public
non-motorized use.
Closed Trails—undergoing
restoration. Unsigned trails
are closed trails too.
and the post formally closed in 1994.
In 1991, Fort Ord was selected for decommissioning,
• Obey all Danger/No Trespassing signs and
barricades. Do not touch items that might be
discarded military munitions.
• Keep to open, signed roads and trails.
• Motorized use (vehicles, motorcycles, etc.) is
prohibited.
• Shooting, hunting, and possession of weapons
is prohibited.
• Fort Ord is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise
to 1/2 hour after sunset.
• Campfi res and fi reworks are prohibited.
• Control and clean up after all dogs. Please leash
your pet when around other visitors.
Know the Signs
troops trained at Fort Ord.
ground. In total, as many as 1.5 million American
a leading training center and deployment staging
50,000 troops. During the Vietnam War it served as
than 28,000 acres and, at one time, was home to
the U.S. Army. In its heyday, Fort Ord covered more
served as the primary facility for basic training in
occupying the post. For the next 30 years, Fort Ord
designated Fort Ord with the 7th Infantry Division
was cavalry training. In1940, Camp Ord was re-
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Through the 1930s, Fort Ord’s primary purpose
Edward O.C. Ord—a distinguished Civil War veteran.
The area was named Camp Ord after Major General
troops stationed at the nearby Presidio of Monterey.
as a training ground for fi eld artillery and cavalry
Army purchased land near the Monterey Bay to use
Fort Ord’s origins date back to 1917 when the U.S.
role as a U.S. Army facility from 1917‒1994.
century. This area remains undeveloped thanks to its
nation and fought in the major confl icts of the 20th
dedication of the men and women who served our
Fort Ord is cherished for its link to the heroism and
• Presidio of Monterey Fire Department is
located on General Jim Moore Boulevard
• Monterey County Regional Fire District is
located on Portola Drive near Highway 68
Scan this code for
more information
about Fort Ord or
visit blm.gov/nlcs
BLM/CA-GI-2012-016+6240
Contact Us
Bureau of Land Management
20 Hamilton Court
Hollister, CA 95023
Tel. (831) 394-8314
Fax. (831) 394-8346
www.blm.gov/ca/hollister
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Military Heritage
• Call 9-1-1
In an Emergency
Some trails can be heavily used.
Please be considerate of other
visitors!
supports numerous plant and animal species.
shrubs like manzanitas, wild lilac, and chamise that
expanses of maritime chaparral composed of
biodiversity—including one of the largest remaining
Fort Ord is loved for its beauty and rich
of appropriate environmental remediation by the
under BLM administration following the completion
7,200 acres, and an additional 7,450 acres will come
(BLM) and U.S. Army. The BLM currently manages
administered by the Bureau of Land Management
covers approximately 14,650 acres and is jointly
provides 86 miles of rugged trail. The monument
This expansive landscape near the Monterey Bay
future generations.
use and enjoyment of present and
with wise land management for the
hiking, biking, and horseback riding
together outdoor recreation such as
Fort Ord National Monument brings
Fort Ord
National Monument
Trail Map & Guide
A component of the
Bureau of Land Management’s
National Landscape
Conservation System
Army.
Hollister Field Offi ce
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