Did 27 miles bike ride on SR56 today, started from Sabre spring pkwy, rode all the way to Del Mar, I love it. There are many options on the path, you can choose where you want to ride. On my way back, I got off at Rancho Peñasquitos. read more

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Always a nice ride when you're shielded from traffic. Awesome now that the extension is finished

I really like this 10+ mile pathway that runs along SR56 between I5 to the west and I15 to the east. Planned extension and improvements will make it even better.  Yes, you ride right next to SR56 for most of the way, but I've never felt threatened by the eastbound traffic on the highway.  I'm most familiar with the stretch from Camino del Sur west to Carmel Creek Road with its views of the Del Mar Mesa Preserve to the south.  Picturesque! read more

This is a great path. We like to start in Del Mar, bike to Carmel Valley Road, hop on this bike path until we get to Camino Del Sur, and then loop back thru the Fairbanks Ranch area. The path is extremely well maintained. Here is map with comments showing one exactly where to enter the bike path if coming from the Del Mar area (you can zoom in on the map to actually see the entrance to the path): http://tinyurl.com/56bike-entrance And here is a map showing an overview of the complete loop that we biked from Del Mar up the 56 bike path to Camino Del Sur and through Fairbanks Ranch: http://tinyurl.com/DelMartoCaminoDelSur-BikeLoop read more

Safe and pleasant. Easy to access from Oceanside Harbor 9 miles long with a little detour onto the service street near the north end.

This review is from a runner's perspective. Christopher M. (otherwise known as CG) and I decided to hit this. We began at one of the trail-heads at Black Mountain Road. Here sits a parking lot next to the Church of LDS. We opted for a 8 mile westward R/T run. Although this is considered a bike path, you also see runners and walkers utilizing the straightaway. Just be mindful as to which side you remain on as to not get into any biker's way. I had my ipod going and couldn't hear some of the bikers ringing their "bells" behind me. This is a great path to work on distance; however, I'm not sure whether I'd consider this a spot for my PT. I'm going to concur with CG's downfalls. -We experienced headwind, and I was worried that I'd be blown away since you also have the incoming traffic wind coming towards you. This is great if you're resistance training, but I wasn't ready for this in the first 4 miles. It was brutal... -Yes, the noise. Difficult to hold a steady convo, but we overcame. Also, I had to turn up my Nike+ trainer to see how many miles/time surpassed. -Not much to see... All you see is freeway, cars and caterpillars... It does make it a boring run. -Don't even think about using the bathroom, because there are no pit-stops. There is a Mobile gas station about a mile west of Black Mountain Road, but thereafter, forget about it. You can't even find a bush because there are none around! Despite the aforementioned pitfalls, CG and I kept each other's pace and company. It took us about an hour and a half for our 8.22mi run. Longest run for me EVER. Thanks CG for the encouragement, endurance and stamina ;) read more

As a recreational biker, the 56 Bike Path is a decent ride that allows me to get to the coast or to RSF without having to worry about traffic. No challenges here although going West to East, there is an incline up to Black Mountain Road. Nothing too bad though. Of course, if you take the path, you're going to have to deal with the freeway noise. Ear-buds in...problem solved. read more

Highway 56 Bike Path - Ducks at a wash on the West end of path. - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

You are biking along the shoulder of a freeway! Nothing protects bikers/runner from the traffic/noise/pollution other than some ice plant and a chain link fence. There are several sections where the chain link fence has been destroyed by cars (not repaired) and check out that shrine to the guy that died (and someone else was nearly killed) when a car rolling off the freeway hit him, just west of the Camino del sur exit. Not even a guard rail. I cannot begin to comprehend the mindset of Caltrans and Sandag in creating this. Good idea flawed execution- once you get to the section nearer the 5, its not bad, but bikers beware of some really poor, and in places dangerous, surfacing. read more

Great paved road for road bikes, parallel dirt trails for mountain bike warriors. The scenery keeps my eyes busy an not focused on the pain my thighs feel. Great path if you are training for an event or just want to take a stroll for exercise. Be sure to bring water. There are many exits and the route goes on if you want to brave the streets and head out to the beach. read more

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Great ride with decent/moderate hills. If you are beginner and want to get used to changing gears on hills, this is a good place to practice. It's a paved bike path so most parts are pretty smooth. Closer to the residential neigborhoods in Del Mar, the pavement gets bumpy. There are some shady parts but most of this trail is in the sun. So wear your sun protection and bring some water. read more

I was last here on July 6th, 2017 at around 13:00 (1pm). I am assuming that the trail they are talking about is the 56 bike trail that runs from Del Mar Heights to as far as the end of 56 east and the 15 entrance/Ted Williams Parkway. I wanted to say that this is great for bicycling. If you need to commute from Carmel Mountain to Rancho Penasquitos, or anywhere in the 56 community then this is the main route you want to take. You generally will not encounter traffic or cars unless you are at one of the exits of the 56. I generally had good experience with the ride here. I got to see and explore every community around the 56 area. Lots of cyclists do come here for training or riding for fun. I do not come here very often since it is a bit far, but when I get the chance to, I will. I do commute pass it by using Black Mountain Rd. up the hill to Rancho Penasquitos. Let me warn you that this route is not great for your first bicycle riding or if you are a beginner. There are lots of slopes around the route especially between Camino del Sur exit and the Ted Williams Pkwy. If you are coming from Black Mountain Rd., then there is a steep hill you have to climb and by the time you get up, you will be out of breath and sweating when you land on the bike lane of the 56. If you live on the west side of Camino del Sur, then I think it is easier there. Also there is not much scenery or any memorable ones I would recall from riding here. Anyways that is not the fault of anyone since it is just mother nature. And speaking of mother nature, you will need your bicycle lights at night because if you do not have that then you will not be able to see anything as the route is pitch black. There is no lighting anywhere except for the freeways in the car which do not even shine at the bike route. I also would not recommend you to come here to jogging/running/walking unless you are experienced. Even though there are no cars, there are cyclists where you often have to watch out for. Most cyclists do go around 15-20 mph too. Another reason is because the sun hits you hard here. There is no shade and you will get sunburned if you do not wear a sunscreen. Finally, there is no restroom or a pitstop for you to get water aside from that Mobil 1 off Camino Del Sur exit. You are much better taking a stroll around your neighborhood. Anyways if you do take a stroll, be alert and keep a lookout for cyclists and stay hydrated. Overall though, I think this is a great option for cyclists. I have to say a 5 star because it is a cool place to cycle. I like the idea of cycling next to the freeway and this is one of them in San Diego. Maybe 1 less star for walkability/jogging, but since it is a bike lane, it does not affect the cycling experience here. I think the option of even having this route is a great addition. And I did not have any bad experiences with this route either, bikers are friendly. One of them saw me break down and offered to help me fix my bike tube when I first learned how to ride a bike. Therefore I rate it a 5 star. PS: I may update some photos in the future if I bike here by doing an updated review. I wrote this for fun. read more

Highway 56 Bike Path - Bicycle riding on the end of the east side of 56. Rancho Carmel Dr./Sabre Springs Pkwy view. - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

The bike path is a great. Good places to get onto it are at black mountain/56 or camino del sur and 56. It has an incline, so you might wish to start at the west and go uphill for the first half, then the second half is all down hill. The path is good for a run or for biking. It is not a good place for dogs. The trail itself gets very hot and would hurt dogs feet in the summer. read more

The 56 Bike Path is a paved path for bikers (seriously!) and there is also a separate hiking trail that runs along the same route. It goes right along the 56! Shocking! The cool thing about this path is that there are several trails that shoot off the main thoroughfare that lead to plenty of extra adventures. We accidentally hiked to the Grand Del Mar one time, and then had to turn around since we couldn't get in. For biking, the paved path is probably best, but if you're on foot there are several other trials of various difficulty to check out as well. A little less than halfway through the 56 path, coming from the Del Mar side, there is a map with all of the rails in the Carmel Valley reserve area. Being that this is a pretty local trail system for me, I will definitely be using it quite a bit. If you're in the area and looking for some bike or hike adventures; check it out! read more

Fun bike path! It'll give you an almost complete link between the more inland paths (through Carmel Valley and penasquitos canyon) and on to the trails along the train tracks at Del Mar beach. Start out inland on the rugged trails through canyons, bushes, hills and even a small waterfall. Then head out West. Once you get to the beach (via Carmel Valley Road), you can cut North and ride along a bluff with a breathtaking ocean view, then ride back through old Del Mar, or cut south and hit the rugged Torrey Pines State Reserve trail, with its steep uphill climb. Check it out: http://www.efgh.com/bike/rpen56.htm read more

Nice path

One of the best places to get killed while biking. Ultra fast freeway next to wide bike lane and only separated by nice ice plant speed patch and a chain linked fence. Great place to bicycle if your stressed out and it's been thirty days since you've got life insurance. read more

The path provides an excellent route to ride or run. Love that the community has such a great resource. Only complaint is the noise--not quite as peaceful with the highway next to it. Beggars can't be choosers though! read more

I love going to the Highway 56 Bike Path. It is a peaceful place for me to enjoy my weekly long distance run.

Can get a little noisy along the 56, but overall the ride is very scenic! I love that there are on and off points so you can check out different neighborhoods. The traffic along the path itself is not very crowded and it has a great mixture of hills and flat areas. I will be using this any time I am looking for a moderate difficulty bike path. read more

From the point of view of a casual biker/walker, this is a nice path. Paved and off of the main road, it feels very safe. As you get closer to the 5, the path moves off of the highway and into a more quiet and peaceful area. At El Camino you can hop on surface streets and make a quick run to Torrey Pines State Beach, which is a great place to refresh your soul. I can see 2 downsides: (1) highway traffic for most of the path is unsightly and noisy, and (2) the lack of shade for most of the ride can make for a hot day. Other than those minor items, a nice and easy run. read more

Highway 56 Bike Path - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a fairly safe path to run or ride on. I ran a significant distance of it today and was really wishing I was on a bike and not on foot. I was running a total of 21 miles, a good chunk of it on the path. I was really hoping for some flat terrain, but never really found any in the stretch between Black Mtn road and Carrmel Creek. I ran westbound on the way out and it was a lot of incline when I turned around and ran eastbound. I also sometimes feel a little unsafe in a few areas running alone, but I do make sure I am aware of my surroundings. It's a nice path, but I'm a fairly experienced runner and it was pretty difficult. read more