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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Hollywood/Vine

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Hollywood/Vine

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Hollywood/Vine

01:40

22.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.57 km for 227 m

After 9.38 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.68 km

View of Los Angeles Skyline from Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewpoint you can see Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory.

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9.43 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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9.53 km

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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9.59 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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10.2 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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10.4 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

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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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12.8 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.88 km

2.56 km

507 m

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.69 km

242 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from Hollywood/Vine

View of Los Angeles Skyline from Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Mount Hollywood Tunnel

Mount Hollywood Drive

Mount Hollywood Drive

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