The southwest portion of the path, approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km), runs along the top of the channel and overlooks the Arroyo Seco through chain-link fencing.

For flood safety reasons, if rain is predicted or if water release is expected from the upstream dam, public access is not permitted in the channel.

Connections southwards to the Los Angeles River Bicycle Path several miles away are via the vehicle shared Figuroa Street to Riverside Drive.

The Arroyo Seco river channel that the bike path is located in is maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

Other hazards include trash and debris such as beverage bottles, shopping carts, and electronics that are being illegally discarded into the channel from bridge overpasses.