Projects: Current

Santiago Creek Bike Trail (SCBT)


NEW: The ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the SCBT will be February 11, 2012 at 12pm. For additional information click here.

For a map of the SCBT showing the areas under construction click here.

For a map of the SCBT (once construction is completed) click here.

For the SCBT rules and regulations click here.



Tustin to Collins Segment - Construction Completed!

Recent Photos:

Formally known as the Tustin Branch Trail, this project consists of a paved trail alongside the Santiago Creek from Tustin Street to Walnut Avenue, continuing north in a City owned right-of-way from Walnut Avenue to Collins Avenue. This project completes the 4.6 mile grade separated trail from Katella Avenue to past Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. The trail includes one pedestrian bridge south of Chapman Ave. near Yorba Park, and one pedestrian bridge south of Walnut Ave. near the Grijalva Gym. Bicyclists, joggers, and nature lovers will enjoy views of the creek's native vegetation and natural habitat. The Santiago Creek Bike Trail also provides links to three City of Orange Parks; Grijalva, Yorba, and Hart Parks, which provide ample parking and easy access to the trail.

Construction of this segment of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail was funded mainly by three Federal and State grants, along with City Park Acquisition and Development Fees.

Start of Construction: October 2010

Completion of Construction: December 2011





Northern Segments - Construction Ongoing

Construction is also in progress on the north end of the SCBT (past Collins/Prospect Ave, Bond/Hewes area) and is being administered by the Public Works Department and will be completed in four phases. These phases are as follows:

COMPLETED - Phase I – Bond Avenue from Prospect St. to Hewes St. 

COMPLETED - Phase II – Hewes St. from Bond Ave. to Villa Park Rd.

IN - PROGRESS - Phase III – Villa Park Rd./Santiago Canyon Rd. from Hewes St. to Cannon St. and along westerly side of Cannon to the Bridge at Santiago Creek. Construction started in summer 2011 and is expected to be completed by January 31, 2012.

IN - PROGRESS - Phase IV – Collins Avenue Undercrossing at Santiago Creek. Construction started in summer 2011 and is expected to be completed by January 31, 2012.

All construction on the SCBT North segment is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2012.

Contact Us 

For more information about the Santiago Creek Bike Trail, please contact the Community Services Department at (714) 744-7264.

This page was last updated in January 2012.