San Diego Creek Trail

[Tiffanie]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to take a ride on Sunday and I'm thinking the San Diego Creek Trail and Back Bay.

Can you tell me where the easiest entry point is that has nearby parking? I think I'd like to start from the south (west?) - anyway I think there's an entry point at/near Jamboree?

Also, is there anyplace(s) I should be wary of while on the trail?

Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks ladies!

[tprevost]

Hi Tiffanie,

I'm not familiar enough to help but you should definately PM bcipam as she is very familiar with these trails!

Let us know how the ride goes!!!

Tracy

[bcipam]

Alot of folks park on Eastbluff just west of Jamboree. From there you can go either west or east around Back Bay. There is also a park just east of Jambboree on University/Eastbluff that everyone parks at.

If you want to do the entire San Diego Creek trail, try parking at one of the shopping centers on Barranco between Harvard and Culver.

PM me and let me know how far you want to ride and what portions of San Diego Creek Trail and Back Bay you want to do. I usually start up north at Cedar Grove Park and head down from there. To do that around Back Bay and back is around 25 - 30 miles.

[Tiffanie]

Thanks Tracy and Pam for your replies!

Pam, I'm going to pm you...

[tprevost]

Pam, are there any issues w/questionable characters along the stretch you just described?

T~

[Tiffanie]

Alot of folks park on Eastbluff just west of Jamboree. From there you can go either west or east around Back Bay. There is also a park just east of Jambboree on University/Eastbluff that everyone parks at.

If you want to do the entire San Diego Creek trail, try parking at one of the shopping centers on Barranco between Harvard and Culver.

PM me and let me know how far you want to ride and what portions of San Diego Creek Trail and Back Bay you want to do. I usually start up north at Cedar Grove Park and head down from there. To do that around Back Bay and back is around 25 - 30 miles.

I just got back from my ride. It was perfectly gorgeous weather and such a nice ride. I ended up parking on Eastbluff, looped around Back Bay (I ended up on surface streets for a bit (PCH/Dover/Irvine/back to the trail) - did I miss a turn or is that the right way?). I then hopped on the SD Creek Trail and rode until it seemed to end at the 133. ?? I assume there's a detour to get back on it somewhere but I was stumped and didn't want to venture too far and get lost.

I rode 31.1 miles in 2.2 hours. A lot of riders but not terribly crowded. There were a few times I had to literally stop for people chatting in the middle of the lane, letting each other's dogs sniff each other. Um, hellooooooo... make use of the shoulder, please! sheesh. A couple potty/snack breaks, otherwise it was smooth sailing!

Most of the ride, I was able to get in to a "zone", just me and my bike, listening to the birds and the hum of my tires on the road seemed so relaxing. This is definitely something that's helping me to decompress and relax my mind.

Can't wait to go again! Thanks so much, Pam, for the parking tips...

[tprevost]

Great Job Tiffanie!!!

Glad you had an excellent ride and look forward to meeting you soon!

Tracy

[bcipam]

Pam, are there any issues w/questionable characters along the stretch you just described?

T~

Along the Creek trail? No you just have to be aware of all those Lexus and BMW drivers when you cross the streets! Very safe neighborhoods and area. I frequently ride after work up until 7:30 -8 pm and have no worries!!!!

[bcipam]

Tiffanie - looks like you did everything right. You do have to hit PCH to get around Back Bay. Try as I might, I can't figure out how to do the trail otherwise and the Creek trail does end over by the 133. It is proposed to go through... some day.

It was a nice day for riding. I did Weir Canyon with a bunch of crazy riders. Could barely hang on!