WE-Ride for Sunday, September 22: Turnbull Canyon from Sierra Madre, 8:00 AM
Time to celebrate the return of lovely fall weather with our classic Turnbull Canyon route (with modifications due to construction on the Rio Hondo River trail).
The ride starts at Sierra Madre’s Memorial Park, heading over to Duarte to join the SGRT just below Santa Fe Dam. After passing Whittier Narrows, we head east into Whittier and up Turnbull Canyon, descending in Hacienda Heights and to our coffee stop at 85° C Bakery. From there, the route climbs back up to the ridge, then winds along the lovely hillsides of La Habra Heights on East Drive and West Drive to return us to Whittier. Because of construction on the Rio Hondo trail, we return via the SGRT and Longden, just this time.
Route for Download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48490849
Distance: ~66.3 miles
Elevation gain: ~3500ft
Start Time: 8:00 AM at Memorial Park in Sierra Madre ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/iySducvWqRsNtP9F7?g_st=ic )
At the end of the ride, stay for coffee, snack, or lunch from the restaurant or coffee shop of your choice and gather in Kersting Park’s shady corner for food and conversation. The center of Sierra Madre offers a wide range of casual cafes and restaurants, including Syndicate Cafe, Starbucks, Emmi’s, Village Pizzeria, Something Healthy Cafe, and Lucky Baldwin’s.
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Please keep the following in mind when joining the WE Rides:
• Download the route prior to arrival.
• Be self-sufficient, prepared to handle flats and minor bike repairs.
• Carry a cell phone in case of emergency or to get that Uber ride needed every once in a while. (Be aware, however, that cell phone reception on many WE-ride routes in the San Gabriel Mountains is very limited).
This is an informal self-supported ride and not an official PAA sponsored ride. Neither PAA, the ride leaders, nor the route creators should be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur during the ride. Please ride safely.