Hello folks.

Some comments and a question.

Comments: If you are in Southern California, I have to reccomend one
of the best trails that I have found is the San Luis Rey River path.
This starts at College Avenue in Oceanside, and goes about 7 miles
toward the beach. When the trail ends, it is about another 1/3 mile,
and you are at the Oceanside pier. The path is safe, well maintained,
fairly level, and has no street crossings. Easily accesse from
Highway 76, with parking at three or four spots along the way.

San Deigo overall has some great paths. And they also have a great
map of them. There is a free map available that shows all bike paths,
as well as bike lanes for the entire county. Calld the San Diego
Region Bike Map, it is available for free from ridelink.org.

I live in Murrieta, and am very pleased with what our city has done
in the way of bike lanes. Most major streets now have bike lanes, and
they are also installing bike signal buttons at most of the lights.

My question is about the Santa Ana River trail. I can't find much
online in the way of a map or anything for this trail. Does anyone
have any info about how far it goes, the conditions, and/or
dificulty? I am not a real experienced rider, and like to know what I
am getting into before I journey too far. If anyone has some input, I
would appreciate it...as well as any other suggested rides/routes in
Southwest Riverside county.

Thanks!

Eric