Southern California - San Gabriel River Trail
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Hi,
I'm gonna ride the San Gabriel River Trail this afternoon starting in Duarte and riding south. Would someone tell me if it's entirely paved or are there gravel portions?
socalrider
04-26-08, 01:01 PM
It is paved, nice trail.. Make sure to keep your eyes open in some of the longer tunnels, they can be a little dark..
alicestrong
04-26-08, 01:13 PM
Bring enough water....;o)
It is paved, nice trail.. Make sure to keep your eyes open in some of the longer tunnels, they can be a little dark.. Do you mean thug-wise or literally because it gets dark?
socalrider
04-26-08, 01:52 PM
Both.. Pico Rivera area can be a little rough, but if you are riding solo keep your eyes open in the tunnels.
Cool, I'm with a couple friends today so I think we'll be good, but thanks for the heads-up.
roadfix
04-26-08, 04:16 PM
You guys should have ridden with us today. Good turnout. Great ride! We rode from Duarte to Seal Beach and back, 72 miles.
I realize the thread title makes no mention of the San Gabriel River Trail....that's probably why you didn't see THIS THREAD (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=402851)
Thanks for the invite but I doubt we could've kept up with you and for that long. :) We rode just 15 miles before calling it quits--the heat was stifling.
alicestrong
04-27-08, 01:56 PM
How did you like the trail otherwise? I'm partial to it myself, but then I live very close by...
How did you like the trail otherwise? I'm partial to it myself, but then I live very close by... It's a very, very convenient ride--no stops and a smooth ride. Glad I finally tried it out and I look forward to getting back out there again! Oh, I do wish the scenery was a little better but that's just a minor thing.
Mr. Beanz
04-27-08, 06:19 PM
Were you the guy wearing tennis shoes?
Were you the guy wearing tennis shoes? No, we were all clipped in. I was on my Dahon folder, my bro-in-law on his Trek 5000 road bike (he's actually good :) ), and our friend on his Specialized mtn bike.
Mr. Beanz
04-27-08, 06:57 PM
No, we were all clipped in. I was on my Dahon folder, my bro-in-law on his Trek 5000 road bike (he's actually good :) ), and our friend on his Specialized mtn bike.
Hmmm, can't say I remember seeing ya if I had come across your path!:p
alicestrong
04-27-08, 09:48 PM
I don't see a lot of folders on the trail, so when I do, I usually remember it.
roadfix
04-28-08, 02:12 AM
I did not see a folder on the trail.
alicestrong
04-28-08, 09:35 AM
:D:D:D Did you see him??:D:D:D
http://www.geocities.com/alicestrong@sbcglobal.net/v6v6v6.jpg
LOL, I'm thinking we were on the trail after you guys were already finished (we started around 1:30pm). :p
curiouskid55
04-28-08, 02:02 PM
To avoid collisions call out "bike in" and "bike out" entering and exiting those tunnels.
Mr. Beanz
04-28-08, 06:18 PM
LOL, I'm thinking we were on the trail after you guys were already finished (we started around 1:30pm). :p
We were prolly at the dam at about 1:30.:o
Nope, don't reco the dude in the pic. I think the little girl passed me on the way up the dam though!:D
alicestrong
04-28-08, 07:45 PM
v6v6v6...he was on Nekohime's folder ride...:)