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Ridge Motorway – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Altadena

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Ridge Motorway – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Altadena

Hard

3.2

(20)

riders

Ridge Motorway – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Altadena

02:23

26.4km

580m

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: March 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

Devil's Gate Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1920, Devil's Gate Dam is the oldest dam constructed by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, designed to protect Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Los Angeles from floods. …

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8.68 km

Ridge Motorway is a popular dirt road for biking and running. The path connects to a few other trails on its way to the top of Cerro Negro. It also offers some pretty great views of Glendale in the distance.

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11.1 km

View of Los Angeles from Ridge Motorway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint from the top of Ridge Motorway. Once you complete the climb to the top, reward yourself with a short break to take in the great vistas. You will be able to see Burbank and La Tuna Canyon Park.

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14.6 km

Overlook on Cerro Negro

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.8 km

Cherry Canyon Park

Highlight • Trail

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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19.8 km

Cherry Canyon Park

Highlight • Forest

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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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.89 km

5.16 km

2.39 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

13.0 km

8.19 km

4.93 km

301 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Ridge Motorway – Cherry Canyon Park loop from Altadena

Devil's Gate Dam

Ridge Motorway

View of Los Angeles from Ridge Motorway

Overlook on Cerro Negro

Cherry Canyon Park

Cherry Canyon Park

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