[SDCBC] Forrester Creek Bike Path

[Philip Erdelsky]

The channelization of Forrester Creek in Santee (Thomas 1231 C7) has
resulted in a major improvement to the bike path running along its
southwest bank between Mission Gorge Road and Prospect Ave.

The part just north of Prospect Ave. used to be overgrown and
hard to find (http://www.efgh.com/bike/for4.jpg). Now it is
wide, smooth and easy to ride (http://www.efgh.com/bike/for5.jpg).

The loss of vegetation may not please some nature lovers, but
bicyclists passing through will appreciate the smooth surface.

The part south of Prospect Ave. is unchanged.

The Thomas Guide for this area is not up-to-date. Olive Lane now
continues south across the creek and meets Prospect Ave. at
Argent St. Via Zapador no longer crosses the creek, but there is
access to the path from the north end of Atlas View Dr.

Unfortunately, there are no curb cuts for the path on the north
side of Prospect Ave. or the south side of Mission Gorge Road, so
you can't ride the entire path without dismounting or hopping curbs.
Cross Prospect Ave. with care; the crossing is unmarked and unprotected.

-- Philip Erdelsky