San Bernardino County to open section of Santa Ana River Trail

San Bernardino County will soon mark the completion of the Santa Ana River Trail’s third phase.

A ceremony and ribbon cutting attended by Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe and Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca is scheduled to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, according to a statement.

The completion of third phase, which covers 11 miles, makes it possible to walk or bicycle through all of San Bernardino and Colton, and nearly to the western end of Riverside.

“Regional Parks is excited to complete this section of the Santa Ana River Trail bringing us 3.8 miles closer to the mountain crest. This will increase recreational opportunities for our users to bike, hike, walk or use as a means of alternate transportation that provides them a safe road of travel away from road traffic,” said Beahta Davis, director of Regional Parks.

When completed, the Santa Ana River Trail will run from Mentone to the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach.

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is creating, managing and maintaining the 22 miles of trail that will run through the county when its fourth phase is completed, according to the statement.

For more information visit parks.sbcounty.gov.