We will meet on a residential street near 5173 Andrew Jackson Street in Oceanside, CA 92057. The San Luis Rey River Trail is nearby. This is the address of a house near the trail-- please do not disturb. After a short ride on local roads, we enter a nice, long bike path called the San Luis Rey River Trail. We take the trail to Oceanside and head south to the Hiker Biker at San Elijo State Beach.
Please note that the address above is where we will meet, not where we are camping. Please be at the address above by 11:00 AM. Remember, we are in a residential neighborhood, and please be respectful of the people who live there.
FOOD: For dinner and breakfast, you can eat in one of the nearby establishments or cook in camp. We will have lunch in Oceanside at one of the fine cafes near the route.
CAMPGROUND: The hiker-biker camp fee is $15.00 per night. The campground has flush toilets and hot showers.
DIFFICULTY: I rate this trip as beginning/intermediate due to distance and a few hills, best done with a low gear. If you consider yourself a beginner who is up for a challenge and in good shape, you are welcome to come. You should know that I use the word “beginner” with qualifications. I do not mean a beginning bicycle rider; I mean a beginning long-distance loaded bicycle tourist: i.e., you can already ride 30+ miles at 10-12 mph on a bike loaded down with 30-40 lbs. of clothes, food, and camping gear. You also know how to fix a flat.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? You will need to pack as you would for a backpacking trip (but no backpack) and a multi-gear bike in good repair with very low gears.
There is a limit of 8 people in the Hiker/Biker site.
Any questions, please call me or text me at (626) 354-2301
