How To Get The Best Workout At Arroyo Seco Rose Bowl Loop
If you want a good workout and you’re in the Los Angeles area then you got to check out the Rose Bowl loop. In this article, I will tell you everything you need to know about How To Get The Best Workout At Rose Bowl Loop.
The Rose Bowl is located in Pasadena, California home of the Rose Parade! The world-famous Rose Bowl is an outdoor stadium that was built in 1922. The stadium has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Did you know that the Rose Bowl is also the 16th largest stadium in the world? I had no idea! All I knew was that I could go to my aunt’s house and walk down the hill to get to the Rose Bowl. After years of saying that I would go for a walk with my sister to the Rose Bowl I finally made time to do it.
Location
Pasadena has a special place in my heart because my parents grew up there and a large part of my family still lives there, so this loop is like coming home. Walking through the neighborhood is like a time warp back to the late 1940s when most of the homes in this area were built. Some of the homes have maintained their vintage charm and as you progress towards the Rose Bowl the homes take on a more modern vibe. The thing I love about walking through Pasadena is seeing the mature eucalyptus trees that you don’t get to see in many parts of San Diego.
Rose Bowl Loop Experience
The first thing that you will notice is that there are a lot of people! Considering that we are supposed to be social distancing there were more people out at night than I thought. Families, joggers, bikers, and walkers all going around the loop. The loop begins at the front of the Rose Bowl and should be followed from north to south. Which is the flow of pedestrian traffic, but it was a modge podge of people coming from different directions.
The one mistake that I made was not bringing headphones to drown out the noise. The walking loop is pathed and flat and is perfect for beginners. The Rose Bowl is surrounded by lush foothills and views of the San Gabriel Valley. Behind the stadium is a golf course that offers open greens and view of the Arroyo Seco river bed.
What I really enjoyed about the walking is that its flat and the pavement is in good condition. I didn’t find any potholes or uneven ground while walking. This made the walk even more pleasant.
Conclusion
By the end of the walk I completed a total of 5.98 miles! This included the extra 1.34 miles to and from my aunt’s house. It was a beautiful walk and I enjoyed being back in the L.A. area. There aren’t many places where I feel comfortable but being in Pasadena felt so good to be back home. I love the history of Pasadena and it is such a special town for our family. I would recommend this hike for anyone because it’s easy. Put on some good tunes and you’ll do that 3.3 mile loop in no time.
Rose Bowl Loop Tips
Best time to use Rose Bowl Loop: If you’re going to go on the Rose Bowl walk make sure to go in the early morning or late afternoon. There is no shade and it gets hot on the asphalt.
Parking: There isn’t a lot of parking in the area and most of the parking lot around the Rose Bowl is closed. There are a few dirt parking lots near the hiking trails and a few places to park on the side of the street. I didn’t have to worry about parking because my aunt lives in the neighborhood behind the Rose Bowl. Make sure to read the parking signs carefully so you don’t get towed.
Set The Tempo: Bring noise-canceling headphones if you want to drown out noisy conversations.
Loop Length: The Arroyo Seco Rose Bowl Loop is 3.3 miles that have views of the San Gabriel Mountains. We started our family walk at 7:30 p.m. and had plenty of light during the summer until 9:00 p.m.
Mosquitos: Be prepared to run into mosquito if you’re doing the Rose Bowl loop after sunset. My sister gave me a heads up before I went so I wore long sleeves and workout pants.
Bring Water: Make sure that you bring plenty of water with you like your exercise. There are no water fountains available due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Wear Good Walking Shoes: Make sure that you have good walking shoes for walking on the pavement surface. Having the right shoes will make your walk so much more enjoyable.
Amenities: Currently all the public restrooms are closed to the public, so make sure to use the bathroom before you leave.
Big Crowds: If you’re expecting a quiet, leisurely walk around the Rose Bowl Loop, it’s not the right place for you. The Rose Bowl loop is busy year-round and I would estimate that their easily were 1,000 people walking, biking, or jogging. If you’re coming to workout I’d encourage you to wear a mask. If you’re a high-risk category, you should avoid this area.
Mask or No Mask?: Currently, statewide we are required to were a facial covering in all public settings. The exception to wearing a mask is when you exercise. It was difficult and uncomfortable to wear a mask while walking. I felt so bad for the joggers who had a mask on and clearly were having a hard time breathing. There were a lot of people without their mask on, but I’m not judging anyone. I eventually pulled off my mask when I got into an empty area of the loop and completely took it off once we got off the main path.
If you’re a person who is judging other people for not wearing a mask in public, then I’d advise you not to go on the Rose Bowl loop.
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