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Overview The Coyote Creek bikeway runs adjacent to the Coyote Creek flood control channel. The bikeway begins in Santa Fe Springs on the north fork of the Coyote Creek and extends south into Long Beach where it joins the San Gabriel River trail. The flood control channel is managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Coyote Creek separates Los Angeles and Orange Counties. A curious feature of the bikeway is that the east/west street that intersect the flood control channel change names as they cross over.
The bikeway is generally devoid of scenery. The northern section of the bikeway passes through industrial neighborhoods consisting of warehouses and light manufacturing. The middle section, from the 91 freeway to Ball/Wardlow, passes adjacent to residential neighborhoods. This is the most scenic section of the route. There is convenient access to the Cerritos Regional Park, just north of La Palma/Del Amo. The southern section of the bikeway passes adjacent a collection of zones: light industrial, apartments, schools, etc.
Future Plans
The OCTA Commuter Strategic Bikeways Plan (CSBP) calls for extension of the Coyote Creek Bikeway from Walker St in La Palma to Imperial Blvd and Beach Blvd in La Habra. Currently the cities of La Habra and La Mirada are working to establish the northern section of this bikeway from Rosecrans to Imperial Blvd.
References OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan {8 MB}, Orange County Transporation Authority, 2001.
McRea, Heather; "Our Town: La Habra Bike Plans"; Orange County Register, 9 June 2005.
Sprague, Mike; "Bike riders behind dual-city trail for two miles along Coyote Creek"; Whittier Daily News; 6 June 2005.
External Links Coyote Creek Bike Path; labikepaths.com
Coyote Creek Bike Path; Dan Slater's home page
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