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Proposed
"Bob Jones" Trail
Bike Path Extension


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The "Bob Jones" City to Sea Bike Trail

Overview/History

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.

The eight mile Trail will join the communities of San Luis Obispo, CA and Avila Beach, CA. We envision the Trail as much more than a simple transportation route, however. It will be an opportunity for local residents and visitors to experience the essence of the San Luis Obispo area and greenbelt; a place to take a leisurely stroll or bike ride and enjoy the views of the Avila Valley and experience the wonders of San Luis Obispo Creek. In addition, the route will contain examples of our County’s agricultural heritage including the Historic Octagon Barn Center.

The Trail is an important project for the Land Conservancy because it embodies so many of the Conservancy’s conservation goals. Success of the trail will support conservation of San Luis Obispo Creek, floodplain, valuable steelhead trout habitat, agricultural lands, and scenic views from Highway 101. The trail will also support the City of San Luis Obispo’s Greenbelt.

Community Collaboration

This is a joint project between the Land Conservancy of SLO, City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo and Caltrans.

Directions to Trailhead:

Exit Highway 101 at Avila Beach Drive, 5 miles south of San Luis Obispo. Follow Avila Beach Drive west 0.25 miles. Turn right on Ontario Road and continue 0.3 miles to the Park and Ride lot. The trail is on the west side of the road near the bridge

The map below shows what has been completed. The map to the left shows the proposed extension of the "Bob Jones" City to Sea Bike Trail.

 

Bob Jones Trail
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Courtesy of Google Maps and Bob Lindquist

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 crosses San Luis Bay Drive entering San Luis Bay Estates as it follows the creek, 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 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 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.

View Bob Jones Bike Trail in a larger map,
Courtesy of Google Maps and Bob Lindquist

Upcoming Projects:

The southern most section of the trail is being extended to the Triangle Park making it easier to cross Avila Beach Drive.

The Land Conservancy will working on the Marre Dam to improve the fish passage and strengthen the dam to prevent saltwater intrusion up the creek.

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.

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.

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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