Griffith Observatory – Mount Hollywood Drive loop from Vermont/Beverly

Griffith Observatory – Mount Hollywood Drive loop from Vermont/Beverly

Moderate

4.9

(7507)

16,039

riders

Griffith Observatory – Mount Hollywood Drive loop from Vermont/Beverly

02:15

41.5km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.97 km for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.87 km

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the skyline of LA as you pedal through the Hollywood Hills. The road does not have a shoulder, so if you stop to enjoy the view, make sure you pull completely off the road.

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9.09 km

Hollywood Sign

Highlight • Monument

Great walk. hot so take water.

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9.22 km

Griffith's iconic Observatory is southern California's gateway to the cosmos. This hugely popular venue is the most visited observatory in the world. Since opening in 1935, the Observatory has welcomed …

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10.6 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Griffith Park is a great resource for road cyclists. Most of the roads are closed to cars and there many spots with fantastic views.

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24.4 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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29.5 km

Cathy's Corner

Viewpoint

31.3 km

Hollywood Sign Vista from Mt Hollywood Dr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the direct view line between Mount Hollywood Peak and Mount Lee, this spot along Mt Hollywood Drive has a straight clear view of the iconic OLLYWOO sign 😉🤣.

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31.4 km

View of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

33.9 km

Vermont Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Vermont Canyon gives access to Griffith Park, directly to the Griffith Observatory, from the Southeast. It weaves its way up and ends in front of the tunnel

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

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