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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: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.69 km

Bosque del Rio Hondo

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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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10.6 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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25.4 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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25.4 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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33.5 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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38.1 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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46.8 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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.2 km

2.18 km

1.58 km

1.29 km

1.08 km

170 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

34.9 km

438 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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

Bosque del Rio Hondo

San Gabriel River Dam

Santa Fe Flood Control Basin

San Gabriel River Greenway

View of San Gabriel Mountains

End of San Gabriel River Bike Path

San Gabriel River Greenway

Rio Hondo Greenway

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