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The Groves Overlook – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from Stephen S. Wise Temple

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United States
California
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles

The Groves Overlook – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from Stephen S. Wise Temple

Hard

3.1

(23)

28

riders

The Groves Overlook – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from Stephen S. Wise Temple

02:45

30.9km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.05 km

The Groves Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicely developed overlook with a pull-out drive and space, partly tree-shaded green space, unfortunately the views are currently obstructed even from the very edge or the overlook area.

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2

2.40 km

East end of Dirt Mulholland Drive

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Beginning of the dirt section along Mulholland drive, a sweet section of gravel road with little to no vehicle traffic, apart from the occasional Park Service truck and a couple …

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3

2.43 km

Mulholland - Encino Hills Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook to the North at the end of Encinitas Dr. Here begins the dirt section along Mulholland Drive, mostly manageable gravel with little to no vehicle traffic.

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4

4.10 km

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you get a great view of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir, the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin.

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5

4.12 km

San Vicente Mountain Nike Missile Radar Tower

Highlight • Monument

This is a great little summit, it makes for a good effort just to get here. The views from this platformed type summit with its raised observation tower is super …

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6

7.07 km

West Mandeville Ridge Trail

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This is a pretty epic section to ride, with nice views of the city and surrounding mountains.

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9.96 km

Mandeville Canyon Park

Nature Reserve

8

20.4 km

Sullivan Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great stretch of gravel road. Not the easiest climb, but the views don't disappoint!

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9

25.8 km

Sullivan Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Your climb up to the ridgeline will be rewarded with an excellent view of the surrounding area.

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B

30.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.45 km

5.26 km

5.16 km

866 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

9.29 km

3.91 km

1.05 km

161 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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