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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from DreamWorks Studios

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Los Angeles County
Glendale

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from DreamWorks Studios

Moderate

4.8

(8846)

13,005

riders

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from DreamWorks Studios

02:09

31.5km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 179 m

After 24.2 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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842 m

Los Angeles River

Lake

2

8.14 km

View of Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Griffith Park is one of the largest municipal park in the contiguous United States. Named after Colonel Griffith, who owned the area and donated it later on to the city …

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3

10.1 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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4

10.7 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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5

11.3 km

Unexpected verdant green grassy picnic area along the car-free but wide and paved Mt Hollywood Drive marks the beginning of this gently climbing fire road to the peak of Mount …

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6

14.0 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

One of the classic Overlooks of downtown and the entire LA Basin stretches due South of the Observatory Terrace.

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7

14.0 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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8

14.1 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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9

14.8 km

Vermont Canyon Road offers a shortcut through a tunnel. Above the tunnel is the nice wide lower section of Mt Hollywood Trail. Both may be the only well-shaded sections in …

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18.3 km

Griffith Park

Nature Reserve

B

31.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

12.2 km

1.17 km

937 m

433 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

3.95 km

282 m

225 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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