Whittier Greenway — paved eastern-extension return
California · Rail-trail
At Oak Station join the signed Greenway extension east toward Santa Gertrudes Avenue for up to two miles, then retrace before the actual end or an earlier barrier. Use the paved bicycle path and its designated street crossings. Do not use ordinary lanes to extend the trail or add neighboring natural hillsides.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Whittier · California
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved Class I Greenway extension; traffic lanes and unbuilt links excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Urban greenway with street-crossing ramps and local rises. Obey all bicycle/pedestrian pre-signals.
- Starting location
- Oak Greenway Trail Station public access, Lambert Road at Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named public place/junction reference, not a surveyed trail entrance or parking stall. Follow written local access and parking limitations.
Whittier Greenway — paved eastern-extension return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Oak Greenway Trail Station public access, Lambert Road at Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: At Oak Station join the signed Greenway extension east toward Santa Gertrudes Avenue for up to two miles, then retrace before the actual end or an earlier barrier. Use the paved bicycle path and its designated street crossings. Do not use ordinary lanes to extend the trail or add neighboring natural hillsides.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved Class I Greenway extension; traffic lanes and unbuilt links excluded. Urban greenway with street-crossing ramps and local rises. Obey all bicycle/pedestrian pre-signals.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. City’s December 14, 2023 award notice documents actual completion of a 2.8-mile, 15-foot paved Class I extension with seven grade crossings and bicycle/pedestrian pre-signals. This is completion evidence, not a 2026 field clearance. The city’s public trail map identifies Oak Station at Lambert/Mills. Check current posted operating and event controls. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.