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Griffith Observatory – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Griffith Observatory – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Griffith Observatory – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles County Museum of Art

03:59

54.3km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.0 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Levitated Mass

Highlight • Monument

Large outdoor park, open and free to the public, with a natural rock from the quarry suspended above a walkway sunk into the ground

Tip by

15.5 km

Lake Hollywood Open Space

Nature Reserve

16.5 km

Lake Hollywood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Grassy lawn and playground on a surprisingly large flat area, with popular views of the Hollywood sign

Tip by

27.0 km

At the turn of the 20th century, Griffith J. Griffith was the benefactor for the Griffith Observatory and for Griffith Park, he valued the idea of a “public observatory”. In 2020, the Observatory celebrated its 85th anniversary.

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27.6 km

Mount Hollywood Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Also known as the Griffith Park Tunnel. It may be a short tunnel but it has been used as a location for a number of movies including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, WarGames and Back to the Future 2.

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27.8 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Spectacular paved car-free road hugging the west side of Mount Hollywood, from the tunnel and observatory snaking its way to the top, always with sweeping views to the West.

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30.2 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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30.9 km

Cathy's Corner

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before the final turns up Mount Hollywood Drive, there's the scenic viewpoint "Cathy's Corner" that served as a filming location for the movie "La La Land." The trail can be …

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35.9 km

Railway yard with steam trains

Highlight • Monument

Located in the northwest corner of Griffith Park is the Travel Town Museum and railway park covering the history of railroad transportation in the western United States. The railroad museum …

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54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

14.5 km

13.9 km

1.24 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

26.0 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

22°C

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Griffith Observatory – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Levitated Mass

Lake Hollywood Park