Railroad Bike Path, SLO

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Description

The Railroad Bike Path has views of the hills all around and yellow flowers in the spring. It is only a short bike path, a little over a mile, but it connects runners with other parks and trails such as the Terrace Hill short hike and Sinsheimer Park, which connects with Johnson Park. Sinsheimer Park has an incredible playground with huge slides, a giant cable, and lovely redwood trees.
Take a little detour off the path at the dead end of Bishop Street and walk around this pretty neighborhood. There are flowers galore in the landscaped gardens on the hilly streets.
If you take the Jennifer Street pedestrian bridge (on the north end of the bike path), you will come to a cute block where there are some cafes: Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe, My Thai, and Bon Temps Creole Cafe.
Some parts of the bike path don't feel safe because of people living under the railroad bridges.
On the south end of the bike path is Orcutt Rd. Here, find some trendy businesses in industrial-style architecture, such as Shindig Cider, El Lugar Wine Tasting, and Bunker Coffee, which features local art. It is pleasant to hang out at Bunker Coffee, enjoying a delicious fresh bagel with cream cheese. There is very sunny seating with cactus plantings outside, or inside you are surrounded by plants, colorful paintings, and good music. 
Connect up with the one-mile Righetti Bike Path (halfway completed) in the south to extend your ride.

Photo Gallery

The sign at the end of Bishop Street.	An opening at the western end of San Carlos Drive.	View of Boulevard del Campo from the steep footpath between it and Bishop St.
Views of hills, from Bishop St.	The Jennifer Street pedestrian bridge, as seen from Terrace Hill Open Space.	Green hills in spring, in the neighborhood near the bike path.
Cute mountains and California palm.	Looking down at Boulevard del Campo from a little path that connects it with Bishop St.	Lovely African flowers.
White roses in a front yard.	Desert landscaping, silvery hues.	Yellow daisies and a wall.
Hillside by the bike path.	Magenta flowers bobbing in the breeze.	An abundance of spring wildflowers.
A cute house near the bike path.	Pink roses in the neighborhood near the bike path.

Directions

The Railroad bike path begins in the north at George Street. There is an opening at the dead end of Bishop Street, at the western end of San Carlos Drive, and at the end of Boulevard Del Campo. The bike path ends at Orcutt Rd in the south.

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Overall Visitor Rating:

Denis 05/02/2018 11:29

Love it.... but trash cans are full (as of 5/1) & blowing around. Up the frequency of service! Thanks!!!