Community Bike & Hike: Puente Hills Landfill Park

1415 Santa Anita Avenue,South El Monte CA 91733

21 January, 2023

Description

Join us for a bike and/or hike through the site of the future Puente Hills Landfill Park! The Puente Hills Landfill, one of America’s largest landfills, is going through a historic transformation into Los Angeles County’s first new regional park in over thirty years! The park will be the future home to new habitats, natural lands, trails, and community gathering spaces. Join Active SGV and the project design team on a multimodal trip to and around the site to discuss access and other ideas for the future park. On Saturday, January 21, we will host a bike and hike to the site of the future Puente Hills Landfill Park. The bike ride will start at South El Monte City Hall at 8:30 am and head to the park, where we will hike to the top of Nike Hill. After the hike, we will return to South El Monte City Hall, where the event will conclude. Pre-registration is required. Options are available for the bike and hike, or the hike only. As of January 5, all GoSGV electric bikes are fully reserved. If you are joining for the hike only: Please note that the hike will start at the trailhead on Workman Mill Rd once the bike group arrives around 9:20 AM. To learn more about the Puente Hills Landfill Park, visit www.puentehillslandfillpark.org. Special thanks to Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and County Supervisor Hilda Solis for making this event possible. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to get outside, exercise, and explore a unique and beautiful location. We hope to see you there! Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023 Bike & Hike Start/End: South El Monte City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 Hike Only Start: 3301 Workman Mill Rd, South El Monte, CA 91733 Timeline: Meet up at SEM City Hall: 8:30 am Welcome and instructions: 8:50 am Ride departs from Whittier Narrows: 9:00 am Arrive at the trailhead: 9:20 am Depart on the hike: 9:30 am Break and convene: 9:50 am Arrive at the top of Nike Hill: 10:10 am - 10:20 am Lunch and design input/feedback: 10:20 am - 11:00 am Restroom warning: 11:00 am Hike back down: 11:05 Arrive at the trailhead: 11:30 am Bike back to SEM City Hall: 11:40 am Arrive at SEM City Hall: 12:00 pm Experience Level: Beginner / Intermediate What to Bring: A functional bike or register to reserve a GoSGV e-bikeMask to wear at stops and when not able to social distanceA helmet is required if under 18Water bottle (with water)TAP card or money for fare if you plan to use the Metro bus or trainBikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat *** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign a waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian must sign for and accompany any minors under 18 participating in the ride. *** **RAIN POLICY: In the event of a rain forecast, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the ride**