Arroyo Seco bicycle path

Arroyo Seco Bicycle Path
Length	2 mi (3.2 km)
Location	Northeast Los Angeles
Use	Active transportation, road biking, walking, dogs on leash
Difficulty	Easy
Surface	asphalt

The Arroyo Seco Bicycle Path is an approximately 2-mile (3.2 km) long

The southwest portion of the path, approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km), runs along the top of the channel and overlooks the

Parking and access are located at Hermon Park/Arroyo Seco Park, Sycamore Grove Park, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, and the Montecito Heights Recreation Center.^[1] The Sycamore Grove Park access is via a pedestrian bridge over the Arroyo Seco. The path crosses several other pedestrian and vehicular bridges along its route.

Closures

For flood safety reasons, if rain is predicted or if water release is expected from the upstream dam, public access is not permitted in the channel.

Connectivity

The path continues as a walking and equestrian trail from its northern terminus, with only pedestrians and horses allowed beyond the Arroyo Seco Stables. However, bicyclists can continue on the

From the path's southern terminus, the open air Heritage Square Museum and the Lummis House and gardens are nearby. Connections southwards to the Los Angeles River Bicycle Path several miles away are via the vehicle shared Figuroa Street to Riverside Drive. ^[1]

Maintenance

The Arroyo Seco Bicycle Path is maintained by the City of Los Angeles. The Arroyo Seco river channel that the bike path is located in is maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

Hazards

Especially after rain events, storm-borne debris accumulates on the path and poses a danger to cyclists and pedestrians. Other hazards include trash and debris such as beverage bottles, shopping carts, and electronics that are being illegally discarded into the channel from bridge overpasses. Due to periodical maintenance activities, the path is usually clear from any debris and provides an enjoyable recreational area.

See also

• Kenneth Newell Bikeway
• List of Los Angeles bike paths
• CicLAvia
• Bike paths in Los Angeles
• Parks in Los Angeles County, California

References

External links

• Arroyo Seco Foundation: The Arroyo Seco Bikeway
• Arroyo Seco Trail Guide, City of Pasadena
• City of Pasadena bike maps
• Los Angeles Bikeway Map (Metro.net) - HTML
• Los Angeles Bikeway Map (Metro.net) - PDF hosted on Dropbox

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