BIKING THROUGH SOUTH COUNTY
Orange County's trails and parks contribute to a high quality of life. They provide a variety of recreational opportunities and offer relief from the urban environment. Measuring acreage and mileage change enables residents to track the County's progress in providing regional trail linkages. With a combination of new trails being created and old ones being extended, Orange County's trails continue to expand what we thought was ever possible.
Almost every city in Orange County has a plan to develop trails and bikeways. Typically, they are Class I (paved off-road) bikeways and natural surface trails, and these paths separate from vehicular traffic and link recreation areas such as mountains, beaches, and parks. Class I bikeways can also be use by commuting bicyclists and pedestrians to reach schools, transportation centers, and places of employment. These regional trails are the links that bring South County residents from the mountains to the sea, where they are able to escape the busy city life.
Currently, over 40 local and regional Class I bikeways extend across the county, totaling over 235 miles. Of these bikeways, some of the major ones include Santa Ana River (26 miles), Aliso Creek (14 miles), and San Diego Creek (7 miles). Major regional trails include the Arroyo Trabuco and Aliso Creek. Hundreds of individuals use these paths to get to and from their desired destinations.
