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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Universal City/Studio City

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United States
California
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Universal City/Studio City

Hard

3.4

(17)

25

riders

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Universal City/Studio City

02:11

32.3km

490m

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: April 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 79 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.37 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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10.5 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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12.5 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

13.1 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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5

13.3 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Spectacular paved car-free road hugging the west side of Mount Hollywood, from the tunnel and observatory snaking its way to the top, always with sweeping views to the West.

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16.3 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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16.4 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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16.9 km

Mount Hollywood Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Also known as the Griffith Park Tunnel. It may be a short tunnel but it has been used as a location for a number of movies including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, WarGames and Back to the Future 2.

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32.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

5.08 km

2.64 km

1.00 km

850 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

5.74 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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