Gilman Bike Path

Gilman Bike Path

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Location: UCSD to Pacific Beach.
Route: Gilman Dr. and Santa Fe St. with a dedicated bike path connector.
Distance: 2.5-miles one-way.
Terrain: Moderate hill.
Pavement: Gilman Rd: Rough. Bike path: Mostly smooth. Santa Fe St: Smooth.
Traffic: Heavy vehicular on weekdays. Light on weekends.
Last Updated: Sun Apr 17 18:08:58 PDT 2005
Description:
This route travels what used to be the Pacific Coast Highway before UCSD and I-5 were built. The bike path is the primary non-vehicular coastal connector between UCSD and points north with Pacific Beach and points south. A gradual hill the whole way from UCSD down to Pacific Beach.
No restrooms or water fountains are available on this section of the route.
UPDATE: Sun Apr 17 18:08:58 PDT 2005
South-bound (downhill) Gilman Dr. has become so rough underneath the La Jolla Village Dr. overpass that we can no longer recommend this route except for the most experienced roadskater. North-bound is still reasonable.
As an alternate route for those familiar with the UTC area, take Voigt Dr. across I-5 on the UCSD campus. From there, head south on Regents Rd. Caution: Heavy traffic on Regents Rd. You will go through several lights. Turn right when Regents Rd. ends at Arriba. Turn left when Arriba ends at La Jolla Colony Dr. Caution: Downhill to a 3-way stop ahead. Turn left at the next stop sign to continue on La Jolla Colony Dr. La Jolla Colony Dr. will end at the I-5/Gilman interchange. The bike path will be on your left.
UPDATE: Sun Apr 17 18:08:58 PDT 2005
Construction continues on the La Jolla Village Dr. overpass to add an additional lane. Along with the aforementioned rough pavement, be careful through this section.
Directions:
Start from UCSD or Mission Bay.

South-bound: Not recommended: Extremely rough downhill, especially underneath the La Jolla Village Dr. overpass. Starting point is the same place as point 4 on the UCSD skate.
South-bound: Caution: Extremely rough pavement crossing the 3-lane on-ramp and underneath the I-5 overpass. Traffic is very heavy here on weekdays.
The bike path begins here.
The bike path ends here. Proceed south on Santa Fe St.
At this 3-way stop, turn right onto Damon Ave. to pass underneath I-5.
Damon Ave. ends at the next traffic-light intersection. Cross E. Mission Bay Dr. to meet up with the beginning of the Rose River trail. Caution: Bumpy pavement. Follow the trail under Garnet and Grand Aves. This will put you at the same place as point 3 on the Mission Bay skate.