Arroyo Seco bicycle path
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The Arroyo Seco bicycle path is an approximately 2 miles long Class I bicycle path
in Los Angeles, California
. The path connects Montecito Heights Recreation Center, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
, and Hermon Park in the Highland Park
district, and runs parallel to State Route 110, and ends at San Pascual Stables in South Pasadena
.
. Following the channel hydraulics
, there is a very slight and mostly consistent uphill grade in the northeast direction with some stretches (notably under overpasses) with slightly greater slope
.
In addition to north and south entrances, the path is accessible through a pedestrian bridge from Herman Park. The path crosses several pedestrian and vehicular bridges along the way.
, public access is not permitted in the channel.
.
Los Angeles River
and historic Chinatown
are accessible through industrial corridor from the path's south terminus.
accumulate on the path and pose danger to cyclist 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 provide enjoyable recreational area.
Bicycle Path
Bicycle Path is a historic road in Central Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, built in the late 19th Century in order to capitalize on the bicycle craze of that period...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The path connects Montecito Heights Recreation Center, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park is a large open space nature reserve park in the Montecito Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.It is named after former County Supervisor Ernest E. Debs.The park contains of woodlands along the Arroyo Seco....
, and Hermon Park in the Highland Park
Highland Park, Los Angeles, California
Highland Park is a neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles.-Geography:Highland Park is located along the Arroyo Seco. It is situated within what was once Rancho San Rafael of the Spanish / Mexican era...
district, and runs parallel to State Route 110, and ends at San Pascual Stables in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 at the 2000 census. It is located in in the West San Gabriel Valley...
.
Description
The Southwest portion of the path, approximately a quarter of a mile, runs along the higher ground overlooking Arroyo Seco through chain-link fence, and descends into the floor of Arroyo Seco flood control channelFlood control channel
Flood control channels are a series of large and empty open-air channels that extend a ways below the street levels of some larger cities, so that if and when a flood occurs, the flood will run into the channels, and proceed to be drained to the proper body of water...
. Following the channel hydraulics
Hydraulics
Hydraulics is a topic in applied science and engineering dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids. Fluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focuses on the engineering uses of fluid properties. In fluid power, hydraulics is used for the generation, control,...
, there is a very slight and mostly consistent uphill grade in the northeast direction with some stretches (notably under overpasses) with slightly greater slope
Slope
In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line describes its steepness, incline, or grade. A higher slope value indicates a steeper incline....
.
In addition to north and south entrances, the path is accessible through a pedestrian bridge from Herman Park. The path crosses several pedestrian and vehicular bridges along the way.
Closures
For safety reasons, if rain is predicted or if water release is expected from the upstream damDam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
, public access is not permitted in the channel.
Connectivity
The path continues as a equestrian trail from its north terminus. Only horses and pedestrians are allowed beyond San Pascual Stables. However, bicyclists can continue on Arroyo Blvd, a quiet residential street that extends towards Rose Bowl Stadium in PasadenaPasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
.
Los Angeles River
Los Angeles River
The Los Angeles River is a river that starts in the San Fernando Valley, in the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains, and flows through Los Angeles County, California, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly southeast to its mouth in Long Beach...
and historic Chinatown
Chinatown, Los Angeles
Chinatown in Los Angeles, California is located in the city's downtown area. Built in 1938, it is the second Chinatown to be constructed in Los Angeles. The original historic Chinatown was founded in the late 19th century, but was demolished to make room for Union Station, the city's major rail...
are accessible through industrial corridor from the path's south terminus.
Hazards
Especially after rain events, storm-borne debrisDebris
Debris is rubble, wreckage, ruins, litter and discarded garbage/refuse/trash, scattered remains of something destroyed, or, in geology, large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc. The singular form of debris is debris...
accumulate on the path and pose danger to cyclist 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 provide enjoyable recreational area.