Coyote Creek bicycle path
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The Coyote Creek bikeway is a Class 1 bike path in Los Angeles County that runs adjacent to the Coyote Creek
flood control channel for approximately 9.5 miles. The path begins in Santa Fe Springs on the North fork of the Coyote Creek and extends south into Long Beach
where it joins the San Gabriel River bicycle path
at the trail bridge just South of Willow street/Katella avenue.
Coyote Creek separates Los Angeles County and Orange County
. A curious feature of the bikeway is that the East/West streets that intersect the flood control channel change names as they cross over.
The bikeway is generally devoid of scenery. The northern section of the bikeway passes through industrial neighborhoods consisting of warehouses and light manufacturing. The middle section, from State Route 91 to Ball Road/Wardlow, cuts through residential neighborhoods. There is convenient access to the Cerritos Regional Park
, just north of La Palma Avenue/Del Amo Boulevard. The bikeway crosses from the West to the East side of the channel at Centralia Road. The Southern section of the bikeway passes adjacent a collection of zones: light industrial, apartments, schools, etc.
to Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard in La Habra
. Currently the cities of La Habra and La Mirada
are working to establish the northern section of this bikeway from Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway.
Coyote Creek (San Gabriel River)
Coyote Creek is a principal tributary of the San Gabriel River in northwest Orange County, southeast Los Angeles County, and southwest Riverside County in the U.S. state of California. It drains a land area of roughly covering five major cities, including Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, and...
flood control channel for approximately 9.5 miles. The path begins in Santa Fe Springs on the North fork of the Coyote Creek and extends south into Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
where it joins the San Gabriel River bicycle path
San Gabriel River bicycle path
The San Gabriel River Trail is a bike path in Los Angeles County, California, USA.The South end of the SGRT is Seal Beach...
at the trail bridge just South of Willow street/Katella avenue.
Coyote Creek separates Los Angeles County and Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
. A curious feature of the bikeway is that the East/West streets that intersect the flood control channel change names as they cross over.
The bikeway is generally devoid of scenery. The northern section of the bikeway passes through industrial neighborhoods consisting of warehouses and light manufacturing. The middle section, from State Route 91 to Ball Road/Wardlow, cuts through residential neighborhoods. There is convenient access to the Cerritos Regional Park
Cerritos, California
Cerritos is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of several cities that constitute the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. It was incorporated on April 24, 1956...
, just north of La Palma Avenue/Del Amo Boulevard. The bikeway crosses from the West to the East side of the channel at Centralia Road. The Southern section of the bikeway passes adjacent a collection of zones: light industrial, apartments, schools, etc.
Maintenance
The flood control channel is managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.Future plans
The OCTA Commuter Strategic Bikeways Plan (CSBP) calls for extension of the Coyote Creek Bikeway from Walker Street in La PalmaLa Palma, California
La Palma is a city located in northern Orange County, California. Incorporated on October 26, 1955, the population was 15,408 at the 2000 census...
to Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard in La Habra
La Habra, California
La Habra is a city in the northwestern corner of Orange County, California. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,239. Its related city, La Habra Heights is located to the north of La Habra, and is in Los Angeles County.-Origin of name:...
. Currently the cities of La Habra and La Mirada
La Mirada, California
La Mirada is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of the Gateway Cities. The population was 48,527 at the 2010 census, up from 46,783 at the 2000 census....
are working to establish the northern section of this bikeway from Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway.
External links
- Coyote Creek Bike Path; labikepaths.com
- Coyote Creek Bike Path; RailsToTrails.us