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  • Entire LA River Bike Trip

    An audacious 52-mile ride (one-way) — not for the faint of heart. If you’re among those who just have to experience the full monty of this epic urban trek, follow our directions on how you do it. The individual rides have already been described elsewhere on this site. The missing pieces -- essentially 24 miles of riding surface streets – are in the eastern San Fernando Valley and downtown. Stop lights, a lack of bike lane and the ubiquitous threat from cars, make these pieces a challenge. Food, restrooms, sightseeing, parks are all noted on the individual ride pages. Happy riding! Read more about "Entire LA River Bike Trip"...
  • Horse Riding

    Like the public’s consciousness of the LA River itself, many Angelenos have a vague awareness of horses in the city. Press them for details, though, and they draw a blank.  Where along the river corridor can someone go horseback riding?  How extensive is the network of riverside horse trails?  What horse-related activities exist in Los Angeles? Read more about "Horse Riding"...
  • Access and Cautions

    Like our beaches and mountains, the Los Angeles River can be a safe and wonderful place to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities. It’s 52 miles long, at times unpatrolled and, despite its concrete coating, always wild. It’s an unpredictable place where Mother Nature and urban crime can sometimes conspire to cause accidents and scares.  So when you visit the River, be smart and be cautious. Read more about "Access and Cautions"...
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  • Hansen Dam

    These rustic foothills are among headwaters for the LA River. Their waters collect above the Hansen Dam. Together the Hansen Dam area is the mecca for horse riding in the city, containing the largest concentration of stables and trails.  Read more about "Hansen Dam "...
  • Glendale Narrows

    In and around the area where the LA River borders Griffith Park are some of the best-known horse stables, trails and equestrian events.  Read more about "Glendale Narrows"...
  • Arroyo Seco

    There are two areas here for riding: in the watershed of the Arroyo Seco up against the foothills in Flintridge in the Hahamongna Wilderness area; and in the Arroy Seco floodplain in the shadows of the Rose Bowl.  Read more about "Arroyo Seco"...
  • Rio Hondo

    Bikes and horses share the trails along sections of this LA River tributary. The expansive Whittier Narrows Recreation area has plenty of open space and vistas for trail riding for all ages. Read more about "Rio Hondo "...
  • Long Beach

    Next to the LA River as its approaches the Long Beach harbor, there are a number of stables and riverfront rides. While the terrain is mostly flat and lacking in the scenery of the other equestrian areas, this location is close to all the activities of the Long Beach waterfront for post-riding fun. Read more about "Long Beach"...
  • Bird Watching

    Our river has over 100 species of birds! Read more about "Bird Watching"...