Bosque del Rio Hondo – Santa Fe Flood Control Basin loop from El Monte

Bosque del Rio Hondo – Santa Fe Flood Control Basin loop from El Monte

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Bosque del Rio Hondo – Santa Fe Flood Control Basin loop from El Monte

03:29

74.5km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.69 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 …

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24.6 km

Santa Fe Flood Control Basin

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Santa Fe Flood Control Basin is a recreation area in the empty reservoir behind the Santa Fe Dam. You can see and access this area from the San Gabriel River …

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24.7 km

San Gabriel River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The San Gabriel River Greenway is a 35.4-mile paved path that is known as an easy spot to ride. The trail parallels the San Gabriel River.

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32.8 km

View of San Gabriel Mountains

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Great view from the cycle path of the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.

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37.4 km

End of San Gabriel River Bike Path

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This marks the end of the San Gabriel River Bike Path but you now have the option to extend your ride. If you wish you can head simply head back …

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46.1 km

San Gabriel River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The San Gabriel River Greenway is a 35.4-mile paved path that is known as an easy spot to ride. The trail parallels the San Gabriel River.

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64.6 km

San Gabriel River Dam

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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 …

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70.9 km

Rio Hondo Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Rio Hondo Greenway is a beautiful bike lane that follows the river that gives the trail its name. It is fully paved and flat, so it is not a challenging trail.

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74.5 km

End point

Train Station

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