This trail was an absolute CF. I've been on better primitive trails. It is one way in and one way out no other options. There are NO maps and little trail indicators. You'd be better off walking barefoot on a coral reef. You cannot actually enjoy the trail because you have to always look down so that you don't trip and break your neck. I do not recommend, do so at your own risk. read more

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I've pretty much always lived near a sewer line/bike path. Growing up in Hawaiian Gardens it was near the 605. When I lived on the outskirts of Cypress it was still right there next to me across the street. Now that I live in Whittier I've discovered this wonderful path that goes all the way from Baldwin Park at one end to the beach at the other. This path spans about 30 miles and it is both scenic, horrifying, and polarizing when it comes to how the conditions for the ride goes. When you go east towards the Santa Fe Dam the winds are with you and the riding isn't too difficult. But when you go west towards Long Beach the winds are hitting you in the face like palm strikes. It is a bit of a doozy but if you want that workout it is a great one. The surroundings can go from beautiful rivers that lead to the ocean to dry river banks filled with trash and homeless settlements. It can even have something in between where nature has taken back the area and lush fields of grass and trees occupy the space. It goes near highways and homes and really gives you a journey you never expected. I love finding new things every time I ride, from the houses that are built right next to it to the horse trails running parallel. If you want to stay socially distanced but still want to explore in a manner away from populated streets and spaces I highly recommend getting on a bike and going down this wonderful riverway. read more

San Gabriel River Bike Path - Parks Near Me - El Monte, California

The San Gabriel Bike Path is a very unique trail that offers those who are seeking a challenge. It stretches from san antonio Mountains to Seal Beach, a whopping 37 miles total ride total. it's a great bike trail if you want to ride on your road bike with your friends ( or alone ). Normally, I casually ride here multiple times a month and haven't had any issues. homeless folks are still present around the riverbed, but it's not as bad as the LA River Trail Overall, I recommend this trail to anyone. read more

I never knew bike paths were a thing nonetheless even realizing this area existed, so when my friend suggested going for a ride this past weekend, I was super excited! I havent been biking since I was a kid so I wasn't sure what to expect but this is honestly such a nice activity to do either by yourself, as a pair, or in a group. The path is nice and wide and the ground is pretty flat for the most part. In my opinion, I think anyone of any level could ride on this path without too many problems. When I went, we didn't encounter many people so you don't need to worry about feeling unsafe or being in anyone else's way. You will occasionally pass by some people walking along the side or hanging out down by the dam, and even some homeless people but everyone minds their own business. We only went down about 5 miles (10 miles round trip) before turning back due to time constraints, but next time we go, we're going all the way down to Long Beach. This is a really great way to get some exercise in while enjoying nature and its beauty all at the same time. I felt so at peace going on this ride, so if you ever feel like you need a break, this is the way to go. Have fun and stay safe! :) read more

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This bike path is a LA County hidden gem. It might be one of LAs best kept secrets that few people use and it's free. I can't believe there aren't more people riding this trail. It's busier south of the 91 freeway going to Seal Beach. Riding north above the 91 is kind of abandoned, but there's a surprise during the spring when all the flowers are blooming. The scenic ride is great both ways. You have many parks on the trail to take a brake and cycle around even more. Probably the only downside is the homeless encampments around each bridge underpass. Bike with caution going under the bridges and tunnels. Get a bike and ride this trail asap. If your looking for a place to park and ride try Liberty Park. read more

We rode the metro gold line and started our ride from the Duarte station. The path is well marked so it's easy to follow the signs to the main pathway. We enjoyed the popular trail used by many roadies to South El Monte where we turned around to go back to Duarte. The only disappointment was there are no restaurants or coffee shops near this major bicycle trail. We stopped at every major road intersection and checked yelp and found nothing nearby. read more

64/100 Bike-O'-lishious Reviews Challenge for 2017 Maaaan Europe has the Tour da France but we in the hood have tour da ghetto! I've been riding this river bed for 20 years and have enjoyed all my adventures. From the start of smelly smoged filled air in El Monte to the crisp salty sweet beach winds of seal beach it's an enjoyable ride. A solid 5/5 Stars for an excellent ride 5/5 Stars***** Ride 5/5 Stars*****Adventure 5/5 Stars***** accessibility It's a fun bike ride along the 605 from the ghetto to the beach, it is a must for any bike enthusiast whom wants to challenge him or her self! The ride starts from either Azusa or El Monte and ends at seal Beach and Marina del Rey Here's a few safety tips that may help. Equipment and safety: Here's a few items I recommend you take: A good bike, 2 water bottels, snacks with protein, inner tubes, patches, tools, Co2 cartridges, an air pump, helmet, bike gloves, knee brace, Phone, first aid kit, ipod, flashlight, sweater, sun glasses, sun tan lotion, mace, knife, or retractable baton. (Optional Gun, flame thrower, attack dogs or grenade launcher!) Lol On them hot days you'll be happy you took plenty of water and snacks to keep hydrated, an energy levels up!. God forbid you get a flat or a malfunction but if you do, the patches and tools will help your journey continue. Sun glasses and lotion are needed it's bright out there and the sweater will come in handy. The knife, mace, and baton are for safety. As much as this is an enjoyable ride, there are plenty of unscrupulous characters wandering around the wash. An, one never knows when or where trouble will occur. Especially and not recommended, if you have to ride back home at night. Women I highly suggest you go with a male companion or a group. But ladies if you're gonna ride alone, do it early morning because most bums and punks are asleep! Bicycle: I have a Trek navigator but after this ride Im gonna go buy a Cannondale road bike. JOURNEY: I started my adventure early morning around 6:30 a.m. from my house in La Puente to El Monte, which is 7 miles and the start of the river ride for me. Once I got to El Monte, I jumped onto the bike path at Valley blvd and 605 freeway. Not much to look from this starting point, because there's no water in the wash but weeds and dirty diapers! Surprising there were a lot of pro bike riders and novice riding the trail ( made me feel like I was that dope head Lance Armstrong, riding in the ghetto version of the tour da France!) It seemed to get a little more packed when I reached around the Durate area about 15 miles south of El Monte. The road leading up to Durate is pretty bad and seriously in need of re-paving. One cool thing is, there's numbers on the ground every mile letting you know how much farther until you get to seal Beach. I took a quick break at a place called golf and stuff which is funny, because the original film the Karate Kid was filmed there. I'm really shocked it still exist, an I hear Ralph Macchio works there. lmao. After Golf n stuff 10 miles to go and around the I-5 still following the 605 the scene gets pretty nice. If you want a shorter ride my tip would be to drive your car and park at Golf n Stuff, then ride your bike to the beach, because it's only like 10 miles from there. As you start reaching the beach its really nice, you cross a steel bridge and you start seeing the seagulls and smell the ocean air. Marina del Rey starts to come into focus as you see the boats coming in and out of the harbor, and then you finally reach Seal Beach. I had a couple bumps on my crusade because construction was being done on the road itself. Forcing me to walk my bike down to the bottom of the wash and then walk back up, which became annoying. I'm pretty proud of myself that I reached the beach, road around the town, then road back home. Total miles 81. FINALLY: A great ride with plenty of little parks and side trailers one can stop and rest. Pictures always speak volumes to me so I'm posting a few of my journey, an I hope you can get a clear picture of what to expect. Be safe and have fun on your quest along the ghetto tour da Hood! 8) read more

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Based on the address, this is the 17-mile bike path beginning/ending at Peck Road Conservation Water Park ending/beginning at Whittier Narrows. On Google Maps, it's listed as "Rio Hondo Bike Path." I really only use the bike path for running so I don't have to worry about cars, traffic, street lights and stop signs. Every quarter mile, there's a marker so you can keep track your mileage. Along the path, there are several parks along the way for rest breaks like Peck Rd Park, Pioneer Park, Rio Vista Park. After Peck Rd Park, there's a separate loop around the "lake" that takes you past Arcadia Golf Course to Live Oak Ave in Arcadia. Some times you'll see people walking their dogs, kids fooling around and homeless under the overpasses. And of course bicyclists. Only major problem I've had was an aggressive stray dog who chased after me while riding a bike or attacked dogs being walked by their owners. Thankfully, I haven't seen that dog in the last 1.5 years. My favorite part is along the El Monte Airport runway where you see planes landing and arriving. Even better at night when you see only the lights on the plane and along the runway for dramatic effect. There are benches where you can see the planes and some times you'll see a large man telling passerbyers "Jesus loves you." For another sort of workout, you can run up and down the walls of the wash along which the bike path runs. There's also a flight of stairs past the gate near Peck Rd Park you can get a good stair workout. Overall, the bike path is well-maintained. Not many potholes nor major cracks I've noticed. Happy biking or running! read more

San Gabriel River Bike Path - Markers every 1/4 mile to keep track of your mileage! - Parks Near Me - El Monte, California

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There is, perhaps, no better way to truly appreciate urban life than riding down a bicycle path. There are many in SoCal--some nicer, some prettier, some cleaner--but none like this one. I have ridden the entire thing numerous times, both in sections and as a single long ride. Over time, you begin to notice themes and trends... When the flowers are in bloom, when the water runs in the river, when the clouds of gnats gather, and when the locals are active. There are times when it is scary, serene, scenic, scented, but always satisfying. AZUSA CYN TO ARROW HIGHWAY: Starting from the northernmost point, there is a turn-around dead-end where the trail enters Azusa canyon. Most folks don't start here, but for the purpose of explanation, this is the top of the trail. Nestled well in the foothills of the San Gabriels and adjacent to some upper end gated track housing, the trail here is relatively clean, save for the occasional pile of sand or gravel. Heading south, the trail runs along the east side of the San Gabriel "river"-- an historic watershed that is largely concreted on its way to the ocean. This stretch is one of the more natural areas, with chaparral and semi-arid plants like yucca, sage, buckwheat, willow, prickly pear and cholla cactus growing amidst the rocky soil and Boulder-strewn expanse of the flat river bed. It is here that many enter the river trail at Lario or by parking near Encanto park and riding across the bridge. This desert beauty, interrupted by the 210 freeway and the occasional kid on a big wheel, continues down past the Miller brewing plant into the Santa Fe Dam area (see my review for more information!)-- in summary, many recreational opportunities, a nature center or two, and a beautiful desert plant path to walk... Rabbits, roadrunners, coyotes, snakes, lizards, and ground squirrels frequent the area. The trail continues along the top of the dam for a couple of miles, then crosses Arrow Hwy. ARROW HWY TO PICO RIVERA GOLF COURSE: The trail switches to the west side of the river below Arrow Hwy. starting with one of several rest stops for bikers. This first one is a concrete area with some benches, a shaded area, and a map or two of the area. Heading south, the scene is mostly industrial for a mile or so. Passing behind neighborhoods and schools, the homeless population starts to show up under bridges and road overpasses. Graffiti becomes common. Occasional broken glass and garbage keeps your eyes on the path. There are a few places where it seems water collects most of the year; local subsistence fishermen ply the waters here for carp, and the occasional catfish or stocked trout that got trapped here when the waters recede seasonally. There are several horse and livestock properties along the last few miles above the Pico Rivera golf course/dam area. Watch for the roosters in cages-- I'm sure they're just part of a breeding program, and couldn't possibly be involved in any kind of cock fighting operation.... Just above the Pico dam, the SGR trail meets the terminus of the Rio Hondo trail, which heads essentially north back to Arcadia via Whittier Narrows regional park and past El Monte Airport. Pico Rivera Golf Course is biker-friendly, and has restrooms, a snack bar, and a parking lot that seems to be used by many cyclists as an endpoint. PICO RIVERA GOLF COURSE TO I-5 FWY Just south of the golf course, you switch back to the east side of the river. This stretch prompted me to make a pepper spray purchase, and rig a holder for it in my handlebars. It is also good motivation to keep pedaling! Shoals of people-- some homeless, some harmless, and some homeys--wandering about or living under the bridges in communities. I once had a guy try to stop me holding a broomstick that I was sure was going in my front wheel as I sped by. If you time your ride when other cyclists are in the area or go with a group... And don't go looking for trouble... You just get through here. Backyard farms, horses, some illegal dumping, and urban rattle-can art highlight this stretch. Keep moving. Rest stops and small parks are overrun by homeless and weirdos. Respeto, Papi. I-5 TO SEAL BEACH As if someone hit a switch or waved a magic wand, the trail improves, and the scenery changes. Two big parks-- Wilderness Park and Liberty Park-- are decent rest stops with relative safety. Things continue to improve the closer you get to the ocean, but the crowds increase. Watch for kids, joggers, and pedestrians! Use your voice to let people know you're behind them. Within a few miles of the beach, the river is filled with water year-round, and you can see mullet jumping out of the water near the power plant warm water outfalls. Anglers try to snag mullet and tilapia here. Numerous waterfowl and wading birds can be seen here. Prettier and prettier... In Seal Beach, the last stretch heads down to the River's End cafe, and some beach restrooms, and a short ride to downtown and the pier. Happy cycling! read more

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Start out at the top of Azusa Avenue! This is a great way to train, get toned, lose weight if you want a fun way to exercise and if you do enjoy biking! It goes a great length, passing through Santa Fe Dam, lots of flats and slight downhills as you work your way south west from Azusa, not to mention the great scenery, but don't forget to take breaks and have snacks and water! I do plan to eventually make it all the way to seal beach. I will need to get a road bike to do that, don't even want to attempt with a mountain bike. If you ever end up under the freeway bridges, once in a while you might spot out random people (person) sleeping in the shade. Go with a few friends and enjoy the sun! Then you continue through Whittier Narrows, also you might spot out horse back riders, pass through a shooting range! As I bike further, I will add to the review. read more

I took off from azuza near the mountains and followed the river all the way down to santa fe dam in irwindale it was really hot and i didnt prepare for it so i got sunburnt from yesterdays ride and todays i did bring plenty of water but both my friends were dying and stopped to rest like 100 times. i definitely need a new parter that will keep up with me. Hopefully ill replace this PAN. soon LOL. read more

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I took this bike path from the entrance in Lakewood past Artesia High school and took the trek on my Gravel bike all the way to the end of the trail, It was a very new and fun experience for me. Make sure you got a high quality reliable and fast bike, preferably a gravel, or road bike, and come prepared, bring a bike multi tool two spare tubes, an other multi tool with pliers like a Gerber, a pump, water or Gatorade, snacks, bike lights, power bank, and a First aid kit, I haven't experienced any problem with homeless people, but in case bring something like pepper spray, and a pocket knife. Put some tire sealant in your tires, check your tire pressure before going the trip I was in Whittier past Washington blvd nearly two hours bike ride from my home, and one of my tires was low, and it was getting dark which is extremely sketchy to be riding this trail at night, especially at the mountain area with barely any lighting I I pumped my tire replaced the tube and that slowed me down an hour, but if I didn't brought tools with me I would of been stranded, except for like 4 nice people who offered help. Other than that the view is very nice, just follow the signs and you'll be fine I'll show the pictures I took of the view I saw when there read more

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Great bike path where you can ride with friends or for bike training you don't see too many people jogging it walking on the bike path..the bike path has bike lane junctions you can take different places.. Santa Fe dam or you can headed to Long Beach or seal beach... awesome place for bike rides read more

Absolutely gloriously f'ing awesome =) If you ever decide to get off your azz and onto your bike or to go for a jog or a walk, this is one of the most beautiful places around to do that. Who cares where you are at or what you like to do. Its nice to get outside and do something. This river trail goes from the San Gabriel Reservoir Dam down to the beach. It has frequent to infrequent risers and several sub dams along the route. This gives you the advantage of a bit better workout than staying purely level, granted it is almost exactly level anyways. Pro Tip: Do not stop to chit chat with the homeless who may be living near the trail ;) Regardless of the homeless, this trail is clean, smooth, well maintained. There are not many root bumps and I dont recall any potholes. It is also clearly delineated in most of its areas. The one exception is where you need to swap sides of the river channel at the north end of whittier. Pro Tip #2: The tunnel in whittier that you have to go through (washington blvd I think) could be very dangerous if someone is riding the other direction so make sure you can stop quickly. The path winds along the channel with lots of trees and parks near it. Some areas are a bit dusty and empty, but its a very nice ride for the most part. Definitely something that I really enjoy checking out and riding along. So if you want to mix things up a bit, do a bit of bird watching, jog, walk, ride horses, or bike, this area is one of the best places to go and do it. Its always a fun good workout. See you out there sometime, if you are so daring... read more

This is a Great bike path because of it's length and it's diversity. Flat or hilly, you can choose. it's probably the longest bike trail in LA County. Although the scenery is an endless stretch of concrete river bed, it's well maintained with very few traffic stops. The only eye candy is the parade of women riders sporting skin tight spandex bike wear. I am a teddy bear living on marshmallows and can never keep up, unless they stop for a break. I thought about begging them to slow down, but Hey! I have standards. My buddies and I usually meet up at Encanto Park, (where the 605 ends in Azusa). It's the starting point for many cyclists. Over the weekend, the park becomes a mixture of bike convention and soccer moms with their kids, competing over select parking spaces, so getting there early is important. If you ride south to Seal Beach, the length is about 70 miles round trip and it's very flat. At some point the trail merges with the LA River Bike Path and not well designated. The path is heavily used over the weekends but does not get ridiculously crowded like the Beach Bike Path, where the traffic police force you to walk your bike because conditions become too crowded. If you decide to ride north, (the hilly option) the trail will meet up with HWY 39 i.e., San Gabriel Canyon Rd. From there you have many choices, I am told taking 39 to Crystal Lake is especially steep. I have personally done the East Fork Rd. several times. At the 6 mi. mark there's a restaurant/snack bar, its where many cyclist stop to fill up with water. I usually turn around at this point, the roundtrip mileage from here is about 27 mi. I am not really a cyclist, more of a struggling grinder, (even babies on Big Wheels can beat me). I am the weakest rider out of all my buddies but it gave me an excuse to buy a really cool bike. Carbon Fiber, Baby! read more

This delicious ribbon of tarmac stretches all the way from Seal Beach on the south to Azusa in the north. On weekends, it is a busy highway with joggers, kids and velo trains one hundred strong. On weekdays, it is less crowded. Stay to the right lane and always announce your presence when passing someone. read more

i saw horses. i saw ostriches. i saw bulls. i saw cows. i saw one zebra. the river was flowing. it was a gorgeous day. the trail was smooth. up until maybe, three miles south of ramona. cracks running perpendicular to the trail. nothing major, but if you're on a roadie, it gets old quick. they were a bit bigger than last time. besides that, there's always something to distract you while you're on your quest for health. which is a good thing, i think. spicy. read more

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Great, mostly flat trail. Public parks with restrooms along the way. Drops you off in seal beach next to a bunch of restraunts. Really enjoy it. read more

This bike ride is way better than the one at Griffith Park (LA River Bike Path) where the homeless have set up camp and taken over. Unlike Griffith Park, where you see homeless and gangsters lighting up crack pipes, this bike ride was free of riff raff and it was nice to see bikers and runners enjoying the damn. read more

The bike path its self is nice, the people that are on it take away from that. Here is my experience going from Azusa Canyon to Seal Beach. Azusa through Irwindale: Not too bad, busy some days with teens swerving in and out of on coming bike path. Riding on the dam is nice. Irwindale to El Monte: Homeless people under every bridge. Lots of horses to see being trained by owners. El Monte to Santa Fe Springs: Families of 7+ just standing in the bike lanes spacing out. You will get "The Look" when you ride through them..because your an asshole riding a bike on...THE BIKE PATH. Villages of homeless people camped out on the 605, more teenagers riding in oncoming lanes. Santa Fe Springs to Seal Beach: Gets nice here again. mostly beach cruisers the closer you get to the beach. Fish that jump out of the water about 3ft near the water treatment plant. Even though there are all these knuckle heads on the bike path as well, Its still a nice ride to the beach. It seems there is always a headwind on the way to seal beach. The ride back always seems easier. Plenty of places to stop for water, I even got a snow cone at a park. :) read more

Lordy, is this long overdue, or what? I did an extensive review of this trail , with photos, on my old bike blog, in 2007,& this review takes from that, sharing some photos. The reason for yelping about a 9 year old bike ride is to encourage more cyclists to ride this 40.85 mi. trail that begins at, its northern end, at the base of the San Gabriel Mtns, in Azusa, near San Gabriel Canyon Rd. & runs south to the beach in Long Beach. At the point where Highway 39 (San Gabriel Canyon Rd.) hangs a right, near the Ranger Station, to begin its journey into the mountains, there is a parking lot on the north side of the road near a new entrance to the bike trail. You will be surrounded by Mother Nature in all her glory along many stretches of the trail Look around as you ride. Stop, get off your bike, & explore your surroundings a little, especially in the natural areas. Take pictures. Man encased these mighty rivers in concrete, not just to try to tame their violent flooding tendencies, but because he was putting down roots in suburbs further & further from the coast. Did he win the battle completely? That is a question you will have to decide for yourself as you explore. Follow the signs, when encountered, & you can't get lost. You will pass a ticket booth as the trail takes you above & around the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, in Irwindale. This is a huge property with boating & fishing opportunities, as well as the access to the various hiking, horseback & cycling trails. On a clear day you can see the majesty of the San Gabriels to the north. The landscape will change with less vegetation in the river. as you head into El Monte, You will find a Horse Trail is running next to the path for a while Soon the vegetation in the river took on a new & crowded appearance. Lush trees & shrubs are everywhere. When it's not raining walkers & horseback riders can be seen in these areas of the river Some of those who live next to the river could care less that travelers occasionally stop to ogle them. Barnyards & stables in the suburbs? Amazing. Horse stables are a major feature to be seen along most of the trail. I no sooner pass the row of barnyards than I discover the reason for all the greenery. Where San Jose Creek comes out of the east & meets the river I can see the natural glory of the areas past at the Thienes Ave. entrance to the trail. The fishing is good along here. Around 18 miles I enter, briefly, the trail system around Legg Lake, at Whittier Narrows, at the border with Pico Rivera. The trail soon heads above, down, around & past a corner of the Pico Rivera Golf Course. Soon I have a flowing river on my right & a railroad track on my left. In the next few miles the river runs dry again, only supporting trees on the side of the river closest to the trail. Finally, at 23 miles, Mother Nature appears to pretty much give up the ghost, saying "I surrender!" & the railroad is replaced by a freeway. But, has Mother Nature truly given up the fight? Is there nothing left for her but to surrender to the whims of Man? Passing under Telegraph Rd. I come to Santa Fe Springs Park where I can leave the trail & find a bathroom! I know that the trail is heading back into civilization not just because of the lack of nature, but because of the graffiti, covered, & uncovered, that is beginning to appear beneath my wheels. Mother Nature still has a little fight in her as a few Squirrels cross the trail heading into the river & a few trees return. I even pass Wilderness Park, in Downey, & a pond with Ducks & Geese. Yes, the signs of Suburbia are all around me. I can see it. I can smell it. I can hear it. After nearly 26 mi. Man claims the river, seemingly for good... Around 30 mi. I notice a long forgotten piece of history. For a short distance the Trail actually ran in the river channel for some reason. If you ride from the beach this novelty (Guilty pleasure?) can be experienced, (During the "Dry Season"!) just beyond the 10 mi. point. \ I pass 2 huge stretches of parkland, along Studebaker Rd. in Cerritos & Lakewood, that have walking & horse trails, & are also bike accessable from the river trail. At 37 mi. the river meets Coyote Creek. Coyote Creek bike trail heads up river for miles into Whittier. As I find myself riding on the edges of two counties, with Long Beach/LA County briefly interrupted by a stretch of Seal Beach/Orange County, & the river begins the last leg of its journey to the ocean... Mother Nature reminds me that Man doesn't always completely take over her space. The water & the animal kingdom return in full force, concrete be damned! The water level picks up as I head into the last 2 1/2 mi.. I pass marinas on the west side of the river. The trail officially ends at Marina Dr., in Long Beach, with the island community of Naples to the west & Seal Beach to the east. You can cross the street & enter a paved trail the last short distance to the shores of the Pacific itself, at the famous River's End Cafe read more

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3.5 stars. After you get over the swarms of bugs that you'll bike into and ingest and the sporadic sewage smell, you'll come to appreciate what this trail will do for your abs, thighs and gluts. We biked a little over 20 miles total from Monterey Park to just past Whittier Narrows. You see nurseries, zoos, parks, shooting range and lots of interesting foliage. But mainly...you see the river. It makes for a pretty interesting ride when you have a group of friends (I biked with my group of guy friends, which...always makes for a more interesting ride anyway =p). My friend tells me that we need to ride LA River sometime, apparently that one is much more picturesque. But in the meantime, that one hill from Whitter to SGV is pretty intense. Toned legs, here I come! read more

Great river trail. Will take you all the way to seal beach! Very relaxing trail and well maintained. Great with company! read more

This is the Rio Hondo Bike Path, the San Gabriel River Trail runs along the San Gabriel River parallel to the 605 freeway. On Google maps you can see where both trails run along. read more

San Gabriel River Bike Path - This is the San Gabriel River trail. It runs all the way to Seal Beach/Long Beach area. - Parks Near Me - El Monte, California

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this bike path specially when it meets up right before the dam and have some coffee with Chalan as I'm about to hit that climb to crystal lake..... read more

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I love this bike path but as a girl, who constantly rides this alone, I wouldn't feel safe here without carrying pepper spray. I've had a few situations here and if I wasn't as fast as I am on my bike, I wouldn't be riding here alone. I've had an older man on a mountain bike, once he realized I was alone, yell and attempt to chase me down. Screaming, "get back over here! Do you hear me!" I've also stopped half way to long beach, at the park in Bell Gardens, to refill my water bottles. Two guys kept staring at me and my bike and when I was getting ready to leave, one started walking besides me and following me out. Luckily I got on my bike and took off before he had the chance to do anything. I stayed away for awhile after that incident but I always seem to come back because it's an awesome place to train and get away from the traffic lights and cars. My last complaint is the group of homeless people that live under the 10 and 60 fwy. Currently there is a huge group of men who like to hang out by the Rosemead exit. If you're a male cyclist, I doubt you'll have any problems here. If you're a female, try and always be aware of your surroundings and carry protection. Oh and I would never ride here past sunset. There was a murder a few years back on this trail and a month ago a body was found with no head. read more

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biking here is very nice and safe, you don't get all those people on the street and cars too, it gets cold as you go to the base of the mountains, also on the away back from the base of the mountains be careful!!! because on you away back your bike you can just zoom by very fast and if your careful. some of the turns and under the bridge you can crash in to people. when you hit the mid point from the base of the mountains to the dam, the road is going to be like La pot holes everywhere but once you get to the back side of the dam your all good. till you make it on top of the dam. that's where the wind and gust can knock you around. read more

1 Star for the easy and free car parking lot at the address listed (El Monte Bus terminal) 1 Star for such a long bike only path which stretches all the way down to Seal Beach That's about it. Starting from the yelp address listed and heading south, you have the horrible scenery of the LA river directly to your right (with a steep dangerous drop off) and a very narrow lane. Tons of flying bugs (don't leave your mouth open) the horrible stench from the polluted river, random gangbanger types hanging out along the path and the loud 605 freeway nearby, this path is hardly scenic until you get far south. I'd suggest going early in the morning and if you bike this path when it gets dark beware. On my way back it was completley pitch black when you ride underneath the tunnels and freeway underpasses and I crashed into a homeless guy with his shopping cart. What was infuriating is that he literally jumped into my lane at the last moment so that I would crash into him, talk about a horrifying experience as I helped him up to realize he did this on purpose to get my sympathy and ask for money etc. A bunch of other bums slowly started to walk near me (this was in the almost total darkness underneath the bridge) so I got the hell out of there. I appreciate bike only paths to avoid car traffic but if you're going to ride here when it gets dark please be aware and travel in groups or at least have the necessary night equipment lights for your bike. Riding back up this path as it started to get dark I couldn't help but get an uneasy freaked out vibe from the sketchy people that I passed by, which made me pedal faster, so in that case it was a good workout haha. 4.5 half star rating for this path is misleading, just be aware and plan your trip out instead of haphazardly checking it out late afternoon as I did. read more

This is my favorite Trail. Is the longest trail I rode so far. Started from 210 fwy. Or Acadia to seal beach. Bring snack and lot of water. It z kind of brutal the way back cuz it s little climb back. Have fun ! read more

If you're a cycler, then this is a good place to do it. No car, traffic and not too many pedestrians. The path is long and mostly flat. You will get a strong headwind as you head towards Seal Beach. The path follows the San Gabriel River, which is mostly an aqueduct. There are multiple points to enter and exit the bike path. read more

I love this bike path! The San Gabriel River bike path connects with the Whittier Narrows Regional Park which makes the ride very scenic from start to finish. The south most part of the path is at Seal Beach and head all the way past the Santa Fe Dam into Azusa. It is around 30 miles one way. The ride from the beach to Azusa has a gradual incline until you climb up a slope to the top of the Santa Fe Dam. There are some homeless people living under the overpasses but if you leave them alone they won't bother you. The path is relatively clean regardless and everyone seems very friendly. The path can get pretty busy with people on the weekends so if possible try for a weekday. Again, this is a bike path, so you never have to worry about cars! Where else can you ride in LA and not have to worry about cars?!? Not that many!! So, this is a nice gem in SGV for whenever you can get out there. read more

Most of the info here about the SGRT are correct. All bike trails have bugs you just can't avoid it. There are two and maybe three near blind tunnels on the mid portion of the trail. One of the tunnel floods easily after rain. There is one near-hair pin turn around the Whittier golf course (first timer watch out). The lower portion (near the beach) is a bit worn down. The SGRT does not join the LA River trail. The Rio Hondo trail does join the LA River Trail via LaRio trail and that can lead you to long beach. From there you can jump on to the beach path to seal beach and on to SGRT. Upper trail ends in Azusa at Hwy 39. For climber, there are crystal lake and GMR via Sierra Madre Ave exit (just north of encanto park) or via hwy 39 to east fork rd. Cat 2 climb about 2000 ft elevation. read more

I'm a jogger, so unfortunately, I don't get very far, but I love this bike path. It's a nice view and the roads are nicely paved. Most folks are super courteous on the bike path but I only go in the mornings, because it'd be too hot to run in the midday sun (especially since there's no shade). There are a couple nice built in stops along the road though, every few miles. And some parts of the path (like areas under bridges) stink. read more

I recently took this path from Buena Park to Seal Beach. It was very pleasant. Not a hard ride. The only difficulty was that we had winds going both directions. I have an electra townie, and I saw all ranges of bikes, from little kids, to young people on cruisers, mountain bikes, and even a few trikes. I am happy I have found this path and I can't wait to do it again. read more

My starting point is the Foothill Transit Center in El Monte, CA. A bike path entry point is on East end of the facility past the parking structure. Going south you can ride up to Arcadia about 7 miles. Go north and you can go as far as Seal Beach about 40+ miles. If you want to put a lot of miles on your bike and not worry about cars and traffic this is the place to do it. Don't forget to bring your air pump and tube patches as I wouldn't want to get stuck in this area after dark. It's amazing how much empty land exists along this path. So far I have only gotten as far down south as the city of Norwalk. The path is in good condition and I haven't seen many people riding or walking on weekends. Makes me wonder how many people even know this path exists. You could easily ride all out in some areas without worrying about running into anyone. There isn't much too see except the river beds and the homes along river. A few horse stables and couple large nurseries are along the path. read more

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This is a great bike path, especially as you head closer to the beach. El Dorado park is lovely, with lots of clean bathrooms and paved side trails. If you're a biker, entrance to El Dorado is free. if you start your trip from there, there is a minimal charge to park your vehicle in the park. When you visualize the 605 and 405 freeways from the bike path, it makes you happy to be a biker! read more

This is a pretty awesome path for bikers. could get pretty crowded during the weekends and holidays. Although there is not much to see while riding on this path, it does provide a good training ground for endurance cycling. Not a very good place for beginners to ride on though because cyclists tend to move pretty quickly. read more

I enjoy this bike path. I usually ride to Seal Beach. I would love to ride the entire path someday (soon).

Great training grounds. Good recreational area, engineers of this path did a great job catching the essence of los angeles city to suburban living. read more

interesting bikes ride . even for a long walk. .. outdoors plenty of people exercising ... can't beat it !