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Los Angeles County

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Vermont/Sunset

Road cycling routes

Los Angeles County

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Vermont/Sunset

Moderate

4.7

(1579)

15,948

riders

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Vermont/Sunset

01:51

28.7km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.2 km for 106 m

After 21.2 km for 209 m

After 24.4 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.01 km

Vermont Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Vermont Canyon gives access to Griffith Park, directly to the Griffith Observatory, from the Southeast. It weaves its way up and ends in front of the tunnel

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2

5.33 km

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the skyline of LA as you pedal through the Hollywood Hills. The road does not have a shoulder, so if you stop to enjoy the view, make sure you pull completely off the road.

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3

12.0 km

View of the Hollywood Sign from Hollywood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This large man made reservoir set in the Hollywood Hills provides a substantial amount of the freshwater for the city of Los Angeles. The flat paved loop around it is …

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4

12.1 km

View of Hollywood Reservoir and Hollywood Sign

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.5 km

Hollywood Reservoir

Lake

6

15.2 km

Lake Hollywood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This surprisingly large flat terrace in the Hollywood Hills has a wide green lawn and playground with a drinking water fountain and picnic tables with perfect views of the Hollywood …

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7

24.4 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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8

24.5 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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9

24.6 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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B

28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

11.6 km

2.79 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

10.1 km

273 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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