THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
           The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo
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The "Bob Jones" City to Sea Bike Trail
What has been completed:The southern most section of the trail is now complete. This portion of the trail is a class 1 path following the Pacific Coast Railway right-of-way from Ontario Road to San Luis Bay Drive. The trail goes under San Luis Bay Drive entering San Luis Bay Estates as it follows the creek past Marre Dam, then it skirts the golf course to Avila Beach. It is used by hikers, bikers, children, roller bladers and anyone else who wants to use this well maintained trail. - The Land Conservancy continues to lead and has secured many sections of the potential route along San Luis Obispo Creek, this is in form of both acquisitions and easements from with cooperation of landowners. These acquisitions not only provide a potential path, but continue to protect the riparian corridor of San Luis Obispo Creek home for steelhead trout and other species. - The southern portion of the trail has been extended Triangle Park making it easier to cross Avila Beach Drive. This project was dedicated on May 27th, 2011 - The Land Conservancy has completed the Marre Dam Project improving the fish passage and strengthen the dam to prevent saltwater intrusion up the creek. We will continue to monitor this project see if any additional improvements or repairs need to be made. - The City of San Luis Obispo has built a northerly section of the trail from Prado Road to Los Osos Valley Road passing the Bill Roalman Memorial. It will be connected as part of the Los Osos Valley Road Interchange project.
Plans for the Future:Working with the County of San Luis Obispo, Caltrans and the City of SLO, the Octagon Barn Center is now the future home for the trailhead of the "Bob Jones" City to Sea Bike Trail. The County of San Luis Obispo is currently conducting an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) along the San Luis Obispo Creek to determine if a path is feasible and the best route to take. This should be released to the general public for review in mid 2011. The Land Conservancy will continue to do what it does best by securing additional parcels or easements to protect the habitat of San Luis Obispo Creek for steelhead trout and other species. Once a preferred route is approved we can work to finalize easement and access agreements to allow construction to build the trail. We will continue to work with the County and City of SLO to complete the EIR. Then determine the best route for the City to Sea Trail to take while at the same time protecting the habit along San Luis Obispo Creek.
How Can You Help?You can help by becoming a member of, or making a donation to The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County. Your donations are very important to our organization and will help us continue doing what we do best land preservation and restoration of special places for generations to come Thank You for Your Support!
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The "Bob Jones" City to the Sea Trail is
a visionary project that began over a decade ago. The
Trail’s namesake, Bob Jones, was a tireless advocate
for conservation of San Luis Obispo Creek. He also served
on the Land Conservancy’s Board of Trustees after
a long and distinguished career in environmental protection.
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