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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

Moderate

4.7

(9731)

9,732

riders

Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

02:25

44.6km

760m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19 m for 113 m

After 44.6 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.79 km

Los Angeles River

Lake

7.60 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Griffith Park is a great resource for road cyclists. Most of the roads are closed to cars and there many spots with fantastic views.

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15.3 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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17.4 km

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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17.9 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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24.4 km

View of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.4 km

Hollywood Sign Vista from Mt Hollywood Dr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the direct view line between Mount Hollywood Peak and Mount Lee, this spot along Mt Hollywood Drive has a straight clear view of the iconic OLLYWOO sign 😉🤣.

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36.2 km

Baum Bicycle Bridge

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The Baum Bicycle Bridge is named in honor of Alex Baum, who was a tireless advocate for cycling infrastructure around Los Angeles. LA cyclists owe him a debt of gratitude …

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38.5 km

Los Angeles River Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail currently runs about 38 miles in several disconnected segments; there are plans to eventually unify it in a continuous, 50-mile swath. There are stretches of dirt mixed in …

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44.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

13.5 km

1.39 km

843 m

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

10.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

23°C

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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

Mount Hollywood Drive

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Griffith Observatory

Vermont Canyon Road

View of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park

Hollywood Sign Vista from Mt Hollywood Dr

Baum Bicycle Bridge

Los Angeles River Bike Path

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