Coronado is an independent city set across the bay from downtown San Diego. This is one of the best places for biking in the region. This is a 15-mile bike ride down the Silver Strand. Coronado is an independent city of about 20,000 that is right by downtown San Diego and the airport. The city…
Coronado is an independent city set across the bay from downtown San Diego. This is one of the best places for biking in the region. This is a 5-mile bike ride that goes around the heart of the “island.” Coronado is an independent city of about 20,000 that is right by downtown San Diego and…
Mission Trails Regional Park is great for hiking. There are also plenty of mountain biking trails. For those looking for an easier ride through the park the paved 2-mile Father Junipero Serra Trail is great for a family bike ride. Starting Point: Old Mission Dam or Visitor’s Center, Mission Trails Regional Park Length: 4 miles…
Lake Murray Reservoir is part of San Diego’s massive Mission Trails Regional Park. This area is great for boating, fishing and general recreation. It also has a paved biking/jogging trail that is perfect for the entire family. This is our guide to the Lake Murray Bike Trail. Starting Point: Lake Murray Rest Area, 5650 Kiowa…
The Creeper Trail is a 34-mile long bike ride in Virginia near the North Carolina and Tennessee borders. While it sounds intimidating this is very doable family activity. This is a guide to our ride on the first section of the Creeper Trail from Whitetop Mountain to Damascus. Booking.com The Creeper Trail bike trail follows…
Mission Bay is one of San Diego’s great playgrounds. Along with about 2,000 acres of water, there are 27 miles of shorelines, 18 of which are sandy beaches. There are also many bike paths appropriate for all ages. We love to do the 12-mile Mission Bay Bike Loop. Because this is a loop you can…
One of our favorite easy bike rides is the La Jolla Bike Path. This short trail runs a mile. However, we like to add another mile through the Bird Rock neighborhood. This La Jolla Bike Path to Bird Rock is a 4-mile roundtrip ride that stops at the famed Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. The La…
San Diego has been actively building a bike trail network around the city. These are trails where bikers can ride pretty much free of auto traffic. One of the biggest projects is the San Diego River Trail. This is our guide to biking the San Diego River trail for the first 3.5 miles. Starting…
San Diego has been actively building a bike trail network around the city. These are trails where bikers can ride generally free of auto traffic. One great trail for locals and tourists alike is biking San Diego Harbor between Liberty Station and Downtown San Diego. This short 8-mile out-and-back trail takes you by many of…
Mission Bay is one of San Diego’s great playgrounds. Along with about 2,000 acres of water, there are 27 miles of shorelines, 18 of which are sandy beaches. There are also many bike paths appropriate for all ages. We often do the 12-mile loop around the Bay, but for tourist and first-timers we suggest this…