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

04:01

54.8km

1,140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 61 m

After 27.2 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

Runyon Canyon Park Mulholland Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Runyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre park within the city confines of Los Angeles in the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains. There are three entrances, two in the …

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Lake Hollywood Open Space

Nature Reserve

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Lake Hollywood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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27.2 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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27.8 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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28.0 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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30.5 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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31.1 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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36.2 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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54.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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