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Trail 49 – Mudhen Lake loop from General Parking

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Monterey County

Trail 49 – Mudhen Lake loop from General Parking

Hard

5.0

(6788)

15,989

riders

Trail 49 – Mudhen Lake loop from General Parking

03:43

37.6km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.79 km

Top of Engineer Canyon Rd

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you crest the top of the hill you are rewarded with sweeping views of Pale Escrito Peak to the southeast. Engineer Canyon Rd and Sandy Ridge Rd are both …

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10.2 km

Trail 49

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the southern section of Trail 49; the northern section starts on the other side of Lookout Ridge Road.

If you ride this trail north to south, it's a …

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16.4 km

Panorama along Machine Gun Flats Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.8 km

Trail 61

Highlight • Trail

26.3 km

Mudhen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mudhen Lake in Laguna Seca Recreational Area beckons with its scenic allure, creating an ideal haven for biking enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the tranquil lake.

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26.5 km

Mudhen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice, small lake in Laguna Seca Recreational Area. It is right along Trail 71, so it is a great place for a quick break to enjoy the peaceful setting.

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33.6 km

View point with bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a break to enjoy the wonderful view over Fort Ord National Monument. There is a bench, so it is perfect to get off your feet for a couple of minutes.

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37.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

12.4 km

3.88 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

5.88 km

579 m

122 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 19 June

22°C

14°C

10 %

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Trail 49 – Mudhen Lake loop from General Parking

Top of Engineer Canyon Rd

Trail 49

Panorama along Machine Gun Flats Road

Trail 61

Mudhen Lake

Mudhen Lake

View point with bench

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