San Luis Rey River bike path

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San Luis Rey River bike path
Sanluisreyriverphoto1.jpg
Length9 mi (14 km)
Location Oceanside, San Diego County, California
Trailheads Eastern 33°14′47″N117°16′54″W / 33.2464°N 117.2818°W / 33.2464; -117.2818
Western 33°12′00″N117°23′08″W / 33.2000°N 117.3855°W / 33.2000; -117.3855
DifficultyEasy
SeasonAll seasons
Surface Asphalt

The San Luis Rey River bike path is a bike path, for bicycle and pedestrian use, that follows the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside in northern San Diego County, California.

This 9 miles (14 km) paved class one bike route is an easy and relatively flat and straight ride. Its entire length is separated from all vehicular transportation, except for one mile from the easternmost access point where North Santa Fe Avenue and Via Manos meet. There, cyclists and pedestrians will take Tyler Street and Andrew Jackson Street for two tenths of a mile to continue on the bike path. Aside from that, there are no at-grade street crossings, traffic signals, or stop signs along the trail. The west terminus is close to Oceanside Transit Center, enabling users to access it by rail. It passes parallel to the runway of Oceanside Municipal Airport. [1] Before it was paved, the right of way was a rail line used by the United States Armed Forces to move cargo along the river. [2]

The trail can be used by pedestrians and bikers, but it does not permit electric bikes capable of more than 20 mph, or equestrian use. [3]

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References

  1. "Oceanside Municipal Airport". Google Maps. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  2. "Explore 11 Miles Of Fun Through The San Luis Rey River Trail". Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  3. "Where is the San Luis Rey Bike Trail in Oceanside, CA?". San Diego Electric Bike Shop. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-30.