BEST Ride: Bikes, Birds, & Brunch on the LA River

We will ride from Artesia Station, stopping at Compton College for a quick rest stop, and then continue our adventure on the Lower LA River Path. FoLAR will lead a naturalist and bird watching portion of the ride. Our first nature stop will be DeForest Park where we will take a nature walk to identify native plants and birds. We’ll continue riding to the Dominguez Gap Wetlands, constructed as a flood control basin and converted into a multi-use facility with lush wetlands. A limited supply of binoculars will be available, so please bring your own if you have access to them. We will end with a brunch picnic at the wetlands, so please bring snacks to enjoy for yourself (or to share)!

The Del Amo train station is 1.5 miles away from the end of the ride. Del Amo Station is only one stop away from Artesia station, the start of the ride. A marshal will be leading a ride to the Del Amo Station at the end of the ride.

Register here to join this exciting River ride and exploration of the Lower River. 

TIMELINE:

• 9:30 AM – Meet at Artesia Station
• 10:00 AM – Roll
• 10:10 AM – STOP 1: Compton College
• 10:15 AM – Roll
• 10:45 AM – STOP 2: DeForest Park Nature Stop
• 11:15 AM – Roll
• 11:30 AM – STOP 3: Dominguez Gap Wetlands Nature Hike
• 12:00 PM – Ride End / Brunch Picnic
• 12:30 PM Return to Del Amo Station / Artesia Station

START/END:

Start: Artesia Station (1920 1/2 S Acacia Ave, Compton, CA 90220)

End: Del Amo Station (20220 Santa Fe Ave, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220)

GETTING THERE:

We encourage you to take advantage of public transportation options. Artesia Station is served by buses and the Metro Blue Line. Free shuttles replace Blue Line service between Downtown LA and Compton Station. Street parking and paid parking are available, please read the parking restriction signs.

ROUTE: Mostly flat, approximately 5 miles. Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30660526

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Beginner / Intermediate

WHAT TO BRING | PLEASE NOTE:

• A functional bicycle or wheeled device.
• A TAP card if you plan to use the Blue Line.
• A helmet is required for anyone under 18.
• Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Bikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat.
• Sunblock and Sun protection
• Binoculars (a limited supply will be available, so please bring your own if you already have a pair)
• Packable Brunch Picnic (e.g. bread, fruit, cheese, beverages, utensils)