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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.15 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.71 km

Cherry Canyon Park

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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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4.62 km

Overlook on Cerro Negro

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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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5.71 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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8.14 km

View of Los Angeles from Ridge Motorway

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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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11.2 km

San Rafael Hills Open Space

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

2.99 km

1.63 km

1.48 km

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

2.13 km

1.54 km

302 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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