Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Ride Host Contact Info
Rick Byrnes blue_x21@yahoo.com
Start Date and Time
Tue, 03/28/2023 - 09:00 am
Ride Rating
C
Hill Rating
2
Ride Length (miles)
20.1
Ride Description

Start time 9 AM sharp!
There have been sporadic car break-ins in the Govalle parking lot. Please don’t leave valuables in your vehicle.

This is a roughly 11 to 14 mph average ride on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound to get your heartrate up. We'll pause at the top of the hill on the outbound and at the Abrupt End, where we'll take a group photo. The return is mostly downhill.
The trail is two-way and narrows down in spots, with a couple of blind corners. Single-file riding and moderate speed on the corners is strongly recommended!

There are two significant road intersections that require caution to cross. Both have push button-operated stoplights.

Bring water, a snack, a spare bicycle tire tube, and tools to fix a flat. Riders must wear a helmet.
There are portapotties in the Govalle Park parking lot. There are good restrooms at the tennis courts at the top of the hill, just off the trail by 1/3 mile.

Since there's noisy construction at Govalle Park, we'll continue to optionally meet after the ride at Houndstooth Coffee, 2001 Ed Bluestein Blvd. It is on the northbound Hwy 183 access road. It is accessible from the SWCT on the return, or else you can drive to the shop from Govalle Park.

• What to bring
helmet, water/sports drink, tools to fix a flat, spare inner tube, snack(optional), (optional) funds for coffee.

 

Cancelled or Not
Not Cancelled