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Turnbull Canyon – Rio Hondo Bike Bridge loop from Lakewood Boulevard

Turnbull Canyon – Rio Hondo Bike Bridge loop from Lakewood Boulevard

Moderate

2.8

(7)

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Turnbull Canyon – Rio Hondo Bike Bridge loop from Lakewood Boulevard

04:38

67.4km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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After 30.3 km for 2.95 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Rio Hondo Bikeway

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent paved dedicated bike trails along Rio Hondo, a safe car-free connection through the otherwise wall-to-wall urban landscape.

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22.1 km

Flash-flood prevention dam system to slow down and hold back sudden flows of water and mud after heavy rain or snowfall in the upstream watershed. Meanwhile millions have moved into the landscape that would otherwise flood once every few years or decades.

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33.9 km

Turnbull Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Ride through Turnbull Canyon and be rewarded with stunning views of Los Angeles County and surround yourself with a mix of natural beauty and historical intrigue. The road climbs with an average gradient of 5.2%, gaining 775 feet in elevation and peaking at 1,161 feet. Be cautious of fast-driving vehicles on the winding roads.

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37.5 km

Turnbull Debris Basin

Highlight • Structure

As you hike near Turnbull Debris Basin, observe its crucial function in storing runoff and sediment, acting as a safeguard against downstream flooding and sedimentation, and protecting human life and property. Positioned along the canyon road en route to the Turnbull Canyon Trailhead, it plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks downstream, ensuring community safety.

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46.5 km

Bosque del Rio Hondo

Highlight • Forest

Bosque del Rio Hondo, which is Spanish for “Forest of the Deep River, is a small quaint green area just off from Whittier Arrows lakes & Recreation Area. It is also abundant with wildlife and used by the public for picnics, biking and hiking because it provides access to the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River bicycle paths.

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59.6 km

Rio Hondo Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The section north-west of here is blessed with the paved Rio hondo bikeway on both sides of the river channel. One bridge at each end of the parallel section helps connect to the other side to continue riding along the river. To the south this is the East bank, to the North-East it is on the North-West bank of the river. If you pass the bridge into the dead-end section you will notice it thanks to the homeless encampment getting denser and eventually closing off the trail ...

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67.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

11.1 km

4.26 km

2.95 km

1.64 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

25.3 km

3.72 km

2.94 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Turnbull Canyon – Rio Hondo Bike Bridge loop from Lakewood Boulevard

Rio Hondo Bikeway

San Gabriel River Dam

Turnbull Canyon

Turnbull Debris Basin

Bosque del Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo Bike Bridge

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