The Kenneth Newell Bikeway in

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is one of the first bike paths established in

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. This “popular, well-marked bikeway” has been called “one of the premier inland trips.” The path travels through the canyon of the Arroyo Seco river, a tributary of the

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. The route is described as “flat except for moderately steep hills at either end.” Kenneth Newell Bikeway “offers close-up views of some fine old Pasadena homes in the

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”, an area recognized as the Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District. Start near Stoney Lane at Arroyo Seco Park, head north to Arroyo Boulevard and turn left. The route passes under the

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and Route 134 bridges and then passes the

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. The trail crosses the dam at Devil’s Gate Reservoir, passes Oak Grove Park and ends at the campus of the

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. Travelers using the route to go south can continue on the Arroyo Seco Bike Path. Created in 1966, it was named for the first president of the Pasadena Kiwanis Club, which helped establish the route along with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Fincher, Jean, “Bikes Causing Chain Reaction,” ''Los Angeles Times'', 1966-08-06, p. B1. Browse this issue

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Arroyo Seco Trail Guide, City of Pasadena

Los Angeles Bikeway Map (Metro.net) - PDF hosted on Dropbox
Bike paths in Los Angeles Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles County) Pasadena, California Parks in Los Angeles County, California {{LosAngelesCountyCA-geo-stub

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