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Cherry Canyon Park – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Descanso Gardens

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Cherry Canyon Park – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Descanso Gardens

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Cherry Canyon Park – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Descanso Gardens

02:03

18.7km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.6 km for 217 m

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3.68 km

Overlook on Cerro Negro

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This overlook, very close to the tower on Cerro Negro, offers one of the best views in the area. Soak in the great vistas towards Glendale, Los Angeles and the Verdugo Mountains.

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6.68 km

Cherry Canyon Park

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Cherry Canyon Park is an area of 130 acres in the San Rafael Hills, close to La Cañada Flintridge. It features multiple trails and fire roads for horses, mountain bikers …

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8.61 km

View of Downtown Los Angeles in Distance

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Great view of Downtown LA. The climb up into the hills to reach the viewpoint is challenging, but it is worth the effort for the excellent vistas.

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13.8 km

Cherry Canyon Park

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Cherry Canyon Park is an area of 130 acres in the San Rafael Hills, close to La Cañada Flintridge. It features multiple trails and fire roads for horses, mountain bikers …

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15.0 km

View of the San Rafael Hills from Ultimate Destination Trail

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18.1 km

San Rafael Hills Open Space

Nature Reserve

18.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.63 km

889 m

649 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

1.71 km

703 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Cherry Canyon Park – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Descanso Gardens

Overlook on Cerro Negro

Cherry Canyon Park

View of Downtown Los Angeles in Distance

Cherry Canyon Park

View of the San Rafael Hills from Ultimate Destination Trail

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