TB has a Cunning Plan: He will trailhead in Fairmount Park, ride down the river to the trail end at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, about face and ride back up with the rising up-river breeze at his back. Coal Canyon - Santa Ana River, Coal Canyon Trails is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Corona, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. You can see two sets of hills over. Along the stream watch for dippers, yellow warblers, red-breasted sapsuckers, raccoons, two-striped garter snakes, quail, rainbow trout, brown trout, and signs of deer. A cunning plan which lasted until he reached the park. Location, location, location. 12 miles there's a mini park rest area with benches and water fountain on your right. I rode through sections of fragrant pine and other sections of eucalyptus. HVWA has both bottom lands down by the river and uplands. Its barren river channel but with dirt in the bottom. From the East, from the West, from the streets and the trails, they were headed for that table. Rode from Centennial Park to downtown Huntington Beach. The bad thing is that you are under the sun most of the ride. Rubidoux. Newport Beach had 2 inches of rain as of early Saturday evening, appearing to . There are people all over the switchbacks above and bikes arriving some somewhere. He rode the dead end leg on the north bank up to the locked gate. YORBA PARK AND YORBA REGIONAL PARK @ GE 33.864335 -117.773531 The major trailhead on the upper SART appears to be Yorba Park right next door to and not to be confused with Yorba Regional Park. SUMMARY OF THE RIDE Trail bed = 3-5*. The trail is very clean, there was a good amount of other riders and runners. Ride on! This area is like a concrete jungle for the next half dozen or so miles. He had Google Earth up and was busily laying down a track line of the trail while making note of anything on or near the trail that looked like a park or a mall or a public facility. Santa Ana River Trail Status: Pre-Construction Location: Western Riverside County Type of Project: Trails Location: Western Riverside County Construction: Phase 4 (between West Rincon Street and Butterfield Drive, east of Corona Municipal Airport) anticipated from 2021 to 2023. I really like this trail. I enjoy it. The proposed project is part of the Santa Ana River Parkway and Open Space Plan. From here, the trail passes a fun little park and then heads into the River View Golf Course. RIVERVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, SANTA ANA @ 33.763516 -117.894795 When you reach the Riverview Bridge, if you go straight instead of crossing, you will arrive at this little park on the east side of the golf course. It was a day after it had rained and I had to navigate around a good sized mud hole there. I guess they think its a bike trail only. Suggest edits to improve what we show. There was that winters day when he could see everything out here. It runs over a series of pylons and then onto a bridge over the river. JURUPA AVE. ACCESS POINT, 746, GE: N33.96003 W117.48091 The trail runs along the bluff to meet an access point at the end of Jurupa Ave at the end of the park. TRAILBEAR SCOUTS FACILITIES ON THE SART Before Flood Week, the TrailBear hopscotched upriver on the SART, checking out potential trail heads. Moon Park is a fun little park with a small replica of the moons surface. For the first several miles, the trail followed a beautiful section of the Santa Ana River, filled with water fowl and other wildlife. No signs of horses. You will then arrive at Featherly Regional Park, and be sure to watch for signs as the trail cuts back and goes up onto a bridge to cross the river. I hit the path going south with the river to my right and the 91 fwy to my left. There is a linear park along PCH on the ocean side with four parking lots (metered, $1.50/hr.) I did an early morning ride yesterday, starting at Green River Rd. It was full up with them on the first visit, with more lounging on the hillside. The bad part is that it is dam ugly. Upper: 3 stars. Of course, after a week of rain about 10 of it the whole river has water in it, but that will pass. TB turns right to run down into Fairmount Park. Bit thin on facilities for a city park. Its at GE: 33.661206 -117.939355. To start the journey, you will want to make your way to Green River Road off the 91 Freeway. In fact, you can see a side trail leading to their back parking lot. No one mentioned in these reviews the dozens of homeless encampments under the freeways, especially under the 5. Failing that, how about a few more benches at scenic overlooks? these trails are actually really fun but yet very distant. Youth Guidance Center they call it. Can you say PCB? If you want to start at the Waterman end, Tifanie (yesthat's how she spells it.) There were several cyclists parking and riding from there, some commuting and others exercising/training, so the parking area was busy with people coming and going. I usually start in the middle and do the westbound route the first day and the eastbound route the second. There is a group taking a tour. @@@ I parked in Moon Park by the 405 freeway in Costa Mesa and got on the trail heading up river. Across the street are the meadows of the undeveloped Tesquesquito Arroyo Park. Down the trail a bit is a water fountain (first one seen on the trail, so fill up) and a curious pair of roofless restrooms. Mostly flat but lots of small hills going under the roads, Trailhead address: 4995 Green River Rd, Corona, CA 92880. Confused? The miles on the path count down here to mile 0, and as you cross under Pacific Coast Highway, you will officially be at the beach. Scenery isnt much to brag about, having come from Colorado, but at least this section of trail doesnt parallel a main road. Check out this 24.0-mile point-to-point trail near Newport Beach, California. I parked outside the gate as I didn't think I'd be done before they locked it. Improve this listing All photos (21) There are a couple of transients that live along the trail. The trail currently ends at S. Waterman Avenue, shortly after it crosses the San Bernardino city line. This time the TrailBear is bouncing over the wretched freeways and pot holed streets of Riverside, CA, on his way to Fairmount Park. Santa Ana River Trail 4 37 #8 of 33 things to do in San Bernardino Biking Trails Call Write a review About Scenic ride through the San Bernardino Mountains, perfect for beginners into spectacular mountain views without the rougher terrain. Head pillowed on his pack, covered with a quilt, he sleeps the morning away. Full-day Tours from $99.00 per adult Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour 16 Recommended Segway Tours from $199.00 per adult Perfect 5 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica 609 Recommended Bus Tours from $89.25 per adult Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus 361 Recommended Bus Tours from $44.00 per adult The Upper SART is the best I've ridden in SoCal. It appears to be the former home of a sewage plant and Has Some Issues. The plan is expected to be completed by June 2023. I have even talked with a few. @@@ **Attn So Cal SART Riders and Shops In Area:Just Recieved the Email from Santa Ana PD During the past two months there have been several robberies on the Santa Ana Riverbed in Santa Ana between 17th Street and Edinger. Riders of ALL ABILITIES are welcome. It becomes the Trailhead du Jour. On the far side is a junction. This is where the trail gets a lot more popular, and I saw much more bike traffic in this section. You saw it from miles away. One senses that Norco does a lot of horse business. You really can see chain link fences from space. We could use a lot more of these up and down the trail. Do it again? You open the gate into an enclosure. decomposed granite. If you have a good mud slide, they will come out and do a stand up on top of some poor guy's car sticking out of the muck. There is one on each corner, so you have choices and lots of services available. The SART map is lacking the icons for any of these things, but they must be out there. Any info will be appreciated. Even though not a lot of folks gave warning that they were passing there were plenty of Good Mornings from oncoming traffic. I use Fairmount Park as a starting point. These go to TrailLink and are vetted, then posted on the updated map for all to see. As you turn the next main corner, you will see Angels Stadium out in the distance in front of you. This year in 2022 I encountered several encampments and graffiti issues. Take a break in the shade and watch the bikies come out of the tunnel. There are horsemen horsing. At this point, on the west bank, the blacktop soon gives way to a wide, hard, fast equestrian path of (?) < http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=643> He drove in, heard the price and was outtathere in a flash. MOON PARK, COSTA MESA GE: 33.694367 -117.934052 Moon Park is a little neighborhood pocket park tucked in between the trail and the 405 Freeway at GE: 33.694367 -117.934052. This section of the river has water in it! The Upper Santa Ana River Trail starts out at the front entrance at Arlington Ave and runs thru the park. Are the greens under water? Refer to the TrailLink map for exact locations and detailed directions. Facilities = 2-3*. The traffic can be slightly annoying, but at least you're walking. The SCBT end points are Cannon St in Orange all the way to Main St in Santa Ana near the MainPlace Mall and Discovery Cube. Is this one of those lonely, unloved trails. There were three sections of pavement under repair between Fairmount Park and the upper end. A man was found murdered on a trail in Santa Ana, Calif., on July 24, 2020. When it leaves La Palma Ave at Yorba Linda Blvd, the trail enters my favorite section. Heading back to cucamonga on hamner(milliken) the high of the ride starts to come to an end. This trail is very long and connects regions that are otherwise only connected by crowded highways. There was only one lane of travel in these areas but the longest one was about 30 feet so no biggie. Is that water and restroom symbol on Frankos Map at the Katella Crossover the first trail-side pit stop in seventeen miles, or does it refer to the mall next door. No restrooms, however. Built in 1904, it once held the record as the largest concrete bridge on earth. Read about it at: < http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/ca/ca1600/ca1679/data/ca1679.pdf> That was then. I used this bike trail for recreation and shortcuts to work in Santa Ana when I was a resident of Anaheim and/or Garden Grove (Euclid and Katella / Lampson Ave and Brookhusrt) during the years of 1974-1981. There are roadies riding. I ride with my son on Sunday from Orangewood to Moon Part in the spring and to the beach when it warms and I'm in better shape. That bridge must be crossed to continue northbound, but there's no sign indicating that's where the trail continues. Trikes. TB likes that one under the shade tree. Check prices close to Santa Ana River Trail for tomorrow night, Feb 21 - Feb 22. A group of punks with bike near the trail should have you alerting. RUBIDOUX PARK, 1329, GE: 33.984386 < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rubidoux> Quite the granite hill. Check prices close to Santa Ana River Trail for this weekend, Feb 24 . The popular trail, currently open in two disconnected segments, links inland neighborhoods, businesses and shopping districts with the beach. The Orange County Transportation Authority has jurisdiction of the trail and seems willing to listen to my suggestions where safety issues are a concern such as loose sand and overhanging foliage. But it does have the 405 SART underpass. #1 SCATTANTE, Full Monocoque Carbon SL10, white frame with red, black seat, black handle wrap, Schwalbe tires, Aclass alx730 wheels #2 FUJI, Altimira 3.0, black frame with white and red, white seat, white handle wrap, Hutchinson tires, Oval 330 wheels ______________________________________________ Contact SAPD Det CPL Michelle Miller #2795 714-245-8412. There is a new bike trail head and overlook at N33.96103 W117.49522, about 0.2 miles beyond the Nature Center parking lot and the park shops. A significant gap exists between this endpoint and the resumption of the trail at the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area east of Norco, so the second segment is best tackled in a separate trip. Stay tuned as TrailBear and Gutterbunny 10 head upriver to scout the parks in the canyon and trails end. Guesstimate is 6 or better in height. At 4 1/2 mi. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. CENTENNIAL PARK, SANTA ANA @ GE: 33.724745 -117.912756 This trailhead is right alongside the trail at West Edinger Ave. Nice trees, plenty of free parking, nice lake. In short, this is not at all like the lower Santa Ana River, the L.A. River, the San Gabriel River, the San Juan Creek, Aliso Creek, San Diego Creek, Bellona Creek, Peters Canyon Wash, Coyote Creek and quite a few others down in The OC and LA County. The river was basically dry here, and it was just a huge concrete channel that you road along. Besides, that booth up the entrance road suggests the collection of fees. There is currently a short section of the trail that is closed - between Lakeview and Tustin. Ahead is the Diversion. TrailBear 1.22.10, THE SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL from the Ocean to the Orange Crush 1.13.10 SART, the Santa Ana River Trail: thirty miles of high speed express trail with grade-separated crossings. The Nature Center and the shops are located on the edge of the bluff above the river with excellent views. Its a neighborhood park with water, no restrooms. I've been living in SoCal for about five months now and have yet to ride any that compare. The weather was very overcast and cool. We parked for free next to the park where there was a trail entrance. Distance: About 10 miles one way. Coming back, it was a little more involved with two left turns onto and off of Riverdale, but certainly manageable, especially if you have road riding experience. SAPD recovered two bicycles on 02-08-12. We head off to check out the other trailhead options, looking for a lot more ambiance. Plans call for the trail to eventually run for 110 uninterrupted miles all the way from Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Coast in Huntington Beach, with the gap in the trail from Corona to Norco a significant priority. It does not feel like I have been sitting on a 2x4 for the last five miles. You drop down, then run along Van Buren, duck under it and come up on the other side to enter the Sewage Plant Reach a 0.7 mile stretch of tanks and ponds on one side and the river bottom lands on the other. At Garden Grove Blvd. The trailhead is at 4995 Green River Rd., Corona. You can bike thru it without charge. Park for a break or a view and your chair is there. A delightful park with pay parking. There was no way around it so I slowly drove through it. It rises way up in Santa Ana, with a branch in Costa Mesa. However, it has a TrailLink page with no reviews, ten photos and a map showing only two parking lots and one trail end. Rode to beach twice last week from Orange! also, it does smell like horse dropping throughout the way so hopefully you dont mind. The highest peak within the range is Santiago Peak. What do you do in a downpour? Dog walkers. The Santa Ana River trail stretches for 30 miles between Huntington Beach and Riverside. It was getting a constant flow of bikies people in for a pit stop, people staging out of the park. There were a few homeless people but we did not feel unsafe. I am a single woman and I totally felt uncomfortable. There is ample parking. It starts to gets more barren as you go further south. < http://www.stockteam.com/lebard_park.html> But we should start at the beginning, down by the sea. Yes, the river bed does have levees, but the river is free to wander between them. All homeless gone! It passes through San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, then flows through Orange County to end at the beach. There are lips over the loos, but the rest is open to the cyclone wire above. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! Great trail to ride to the beach. Even better, it's like pedaling your lawn chair through the scenery. Go straight down the Santa Ana River Trail, sandwiched between the 91 freeway and the Santa Ana River. From there, its a mile leg to the midpoint of the Santa Ana trail. Riding in the morning was cool and comfortable, with a slight onshore breeze in my face, but not difficult, since there seemed to be a slight downgrade to the trail. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. The thing has chain line and barbed wire to keep you from finding out. The lower Upper SART is a ride worth doing. 8/27/2021. The Santa Ana River Trail begins in the Sand to Snow National Monument, at the Pacific Crest Trail at 8,600 and Forest Road 1N37 (Bean Flat) east of Heart Bar. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Here and there they have placed a bench overlooking the view. Alas, there is a locked gate, so no go. The SART runs on the channel levee for a while, so you have river on one side and flood control channel on the other. So, those of you who use the SAR trail, have fun regardless of your specific use of the Traillink! He found a water fountain at the far end of the Gypsum Canyon Bridge at GE 33.868329 -117.713090 where the trail heads back under the bridge and along the freeway. There is parking and water and restrooms here at the adjacent Huntington State Beach. There have been a couple of times when I had to turn back because of strong winds! If anyone feels intimidated riding during the week, I try to get out on Wednesday morning. Pause here and look up. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. (CBSLA) The victim was discovered at around 6 a.m. on a dirt path north of 5th Street, near Spurgeon Park and. Great place to take a break. This first section is beautiful since you are riding along a more natural part of the river, which is not the case for most of the ride. In recent years I've also ridden the upper portion which is a completely different experience but still worthwhile. If you are used to the concrete river rides, this will be a delightful change of pace. THE UPPER SART SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL What a change! Thats rather sparse for a trail page. The trail was open. After riding the lower trail to the beach many times I decided to try the upper trail. Yes. TrailBear filling in the blanks on the map, TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Huntington Beach Bicycle Trail at SR 1/Pacific Coast Hwy (Huntington Beach) and S Waterman Ave (San Bernardino). Ride on! CENTENNIAL PARK, SANTA ANA GE: 33.726726 -117.912702 Two miles above Costco is the Centennial Park, adjacent to the trail. At approx. So, just keep in mind that you'll be returning going uphill. But it is a moderate climb. These last two miles have you riding along a wide river with beautiful views out towards the ocean. Evocative of the La Paz Bus Station loo. Check it out, and let me know what you think in the comments! He can read a map. The range forms much of the boundary between Orange and Riverside County. Professional sports fanatics will be pleased with this stretch, as the next landmark is the home arena of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks. It was described as a biological hot spot by renowned biologist E.O. COSTCO, FOUNTAIN VALLEY GE: 33.703356 -117.931475 Just a half mile above Moon Park there is Costco, Fountain Valley, between MacArthur Blvd. Find Tom Clancys Ghost Recon: Wildlands stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The other leg dead-ends some miles further on. The homeless population mixed with lots of families enjoying a day at the park was interesting. It would make a great mid-trail staging area but for the two hour parking limit. Enjoy this trail, I know I did! The Corps of Engineers did not have its way. When completed, it will be the longest multi-use trail in Southern California, spanning 100 miles between San Bernardino and Orange County. Santa Ana River Trail Phase III Project. The benches beneath the trees along Lake Evans are a great place to relax. The bike people are rude. Notice the sidewalk which runs to the edge of the bluff. Bower, B. M. (Autor), Adams, Andy (Autor), Harte, Bret (Autor), Garland, Hamlin (Autor), Grey, Zane (Autor), Nemo, August . LOCATION: Prado Dam region of the Santa Ana River, City of Corona, Riverside County. In addition, on the way to work, I've seen either Canadian Geese or Crackling Geese, I'm on my way to work, so I can't stop and determine which species they are and I only see them in the early morning hours. There are meadows filled with spring flowers and stands of trees and thick brush. The next is anything but. The trail is a scenic urban walk or ride on a ten-foot-wide trail spanning the length of 8.5 miles and a 2-foot-wide dirt shoulder on either side parallel to Santiago Creek. You may wish to give it a pass and stage out of one of the shopping centers at the intersection of La Palma and Imperial Highway, 1.7 miles further on. There are vistas. There is a lot of construction in the area right now. If only the plumbing worked. 4 cyclone fence along that sector. Not early risers hereabouts. The Riverside/San Bernardino segment is approx 20 miles long. Lunch is at the other end. Santa's Oceanside Brunch at The Waterfront Beach Resort ( 11 AM) Christmas Dinner at The Boardwalk ( 5 PM) The Circle presents Doc Martin & NonFiction Christmas Night Special ( 9 PM) From my. No restrooms. It has a small parking lot, water, a restroom, tables, etc. The trail runs alongside the Riverview Golf Course up to the Garden Grove Freeway. What is it? Nice trail with lots to see. I dont think it sees much bikie action as Edna Park, across the way, is right on the trail. But the . There are a number of observation points with informational signage. The next flushies are way up in Fairmount Park, so perhaps Up at the corner of the park, you enter a 1.1 mile stretch of Horse County. It turned out to be the juvi lockup when ground-truthed. I looked across South Waterman Ave and could see that the trail is under construction but none of the locals I talked to knew when it was supposed to be completed. Feb 21 - Feb 22. Very nice and relaxing. The good news is that on Sunday, February 6th, three of the robbers were caught. Most of the lower river underpasses are high enough that they were well above water level. Flowing for approximately 100 miles through San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, the Santa Ana River is Southern California's longest waterway. Santa Ana River Area Status: Open Come for remote mountain streams, some pools, pine forests in gentle terrain and snow in winter. Mark's Tickets specialize in sold out Gary Allan at River City Sportsplex Tickets and last minute River City Sportsplex at Midlothian tickets. Free is more his speed. You need to exit just after the Yorba Linda Parkway overpass and ride on the sidewalk or bike lane for a couple of blocks to a car wash on the right. Farewell, Fairmount. I'm 68 and I've been riding the trail for over 30 years. A survey on the upper half of the Upper SART appears to be a loser. We started the trail at 9am. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Then again at Katella Avenue, there's a weird connection to the next section of trail north of there: a crudely paved section of trail that runs concurrent to Katella Avenue in East Anaheim across the street from ARTIC. So.we thought we located the start (it was labeled, but it didnt match the maps we had from trail sites. Due to the rain the path was under about six inches of water where it went under some railroad tracks. Their foundations sit on granite bedrock, 10 -50 below river level. Extending north, the trail skirts the edge of Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley before emerging into an industrial section of Santa Ana. Find local showtimes and movie tickets for Santa Fe Trail (1940) I couldn't believe my eyes!!! Bents don't do well in mud. From there, it was easy to follow, no problems, not much scenery since it was along a cement canal which in October is completely dry. This is it Nice trail. Another mile and there is THE SANTA ANA RIVER VIADUCT (UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD BRIDGE), GE: N33.96790 W117.43551 < http://www.flickr.com/photos/80651083@N00/324299744/> The rail road crosses the river here at the Anza Narrows on this classic concrete arch bridge. < http://www.orangecounty.net/html/park-costamesa.html> Interesting channel, that. Select from premium Tom Clancys Ghost Recon: Wildlands of the highest quality. you get your first glimpse of how Mother Natures march to the Sea has been briefly interupted by the hand of man. Not a bad way to spend a couple of days (we rode it both ways). Its an elegant park from the old school. They think they are God's gift to humanity. Must be the Breakfast Club at Fairmount. Dear Wife says it looks like every bridge in Cleveland. I bussed my bike from Cucamonga,to san bernardino.the ride wasINTERESTING till I got to rvrsde co. That's when the ride becomes beatiful! The Santa Ana River Trail is easy to follow as it leaves the parking area on a wide cement two-lane bike trail. Not too bad. Rode 10 miles to angel stadium and back. Explore this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Costa Mesa, California. I taught my sons to ride on the trail as well. Eventually, you will leave the park and cross over a wooden bridge to the other side of the river. The northern section starts near Norco near the wildlife area and goes all the way to San Bernardino. I would recommend using the parking area about a quarter mile inside of the gate though. The riding at Yorba was just great. When riding southwest, I took the trail under Lakeview, and then came up to the street where I kept right, followed Lakeview to Riverdale and turned right. Please use this Right after the park ends you cross a bridge with a wooden surface and now have the river on your right. Look across the river and you will see that the equestrian trail is still running up the western bank. Peace out. The next city is Colton, the entrance point to San Bernardino County. It had water way around the corner of the school buildings. It is a nice easy ride but can be challenging when the winds blow (onshore and Santa Ana's). Once I get to the first park, Featherly Regional Park, you end up looping so that the river is now on your left and riding alongside E. La Palma Ave. for a couple of miles. This is the upper end of the survey. No fountains were seen at Fairmount. Leaving the golf course is my least favorite section on the ride. I will definitely ride this trail again. Document Type. Its a very green ride meadows, river bottom groves, overgrown thickets, a river with a sandy bottom running clear, distant views. We only managed nearly half this time around with a plan to finish the second half in the near future. Rather, denizens of the Lower Demographic - those who wear heavy coats on hot days. The plan was developed with rigorous community involvement and outreach through in-person community meetings, participation at local and regional events, and through an online There is on-street parking there, signed for The River Trail. Looked like plenty of water fountains along the trail. At the end of this section, the trail goes under the 405 freeway and arrives at Moon Park. < http://www.pe.com/localnews/riverside/stories/PE_News_Local_H_ragpark05.3e7c4e4.html> Climb back up the other side and around the bluff to enter what TB calls the Van Buren Diversion. Frank. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. Get up to speed and just go. (Very poorly, it would seem. Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. Santa Fe Trail (1940) movie times and local cinemas near 10312 (Staten Island, NY). Wasn't too bad, but I forgot to shift down so I had to push up the immediate steep grade on the other side. Come take a leisurely ride along the Santa Ana River Trail. It does have more parking and a larger restroom. The popular trail, currently open in two disconnected segments, links inland neighborhoods, businesses and shopping districts with the beach. On the trike, this is not an issue. Thus, when Saturday came around, he set the GPS for Le Bard Park, Huntington Beach, loaded Gutterbunny 10 (a Specialized FSRxcExpert optimized for trail survey work) and was off. Mostly 5* pavement. NOD - Notice of Determination. 776 east end - 1672 S Waterman Ave. Riverside, CA N34degrees 04.190' W117degrees 16.745' Elev.965 Pictures available upon request. At this point, one leg of the trail crosses over the river and on to Yorba Park and beyond and so should you. I can go further. 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