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The Groves Overlook – West Mandeville Fire Road loop from Expo/Sepulveda

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United States
California
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles

The Groves Overlook – West Mandeville Fire Road loop from Expo/Sepulveda

Hard

2.6

(2)

24

riders

The Groves Overlook – West Mandeville Fire Road loop from Expo/Sepulveda

03:16

42.9km

930m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 11 m

After 42.9 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

MRCA Open Space

Nature Reserve

2

16.7 km

Sepulveda Pass Summit: Mulholland crosses I-405

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Rebuild of the iconic hundred-year old bridge after the interstate 'had to' be widened. It's always a rewarding feeling to bike on beautiful empty roads in open air and look …

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3

18.5 km

Mulholland Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Somewhat obstructed views from the edge of the turnout parking area.

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4

18.6 km

The Groves Overlook

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Nicely developed overlook with a pull-out drive and space, partly tree-shaded green space, unfortunately the views are currently obstructed even from the very edge or the overlook area.

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5

19.9 km

East end of Dirt Mulholland Drive

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Beginning of the dirt section along Mulholland drive, a sweet section of gravel road with little to no vehicle traffic, apart from the occasional Park Service truck and a couple …

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6

19.9 km

Mulholland - Encino Hills Overlook

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Great overlook to the North at the end of Encinitas Dr. Here begins the dirt section along Mulholland Drive, mostly manageable gravel with little to no vehicle traffic.

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7

27.9 km

West Mandeville Ridge Trail

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This is a pretty epic section to ride, with nice views of the city and surrounding mountains.

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8

28.8 km

West Mandeville Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

West Mandeville Fire Road is a 3.7-mile trail located on the eastern edge of Topanga State Park. This popular, steep trail climbs from Santa Monica to Mulholland Drive and San …

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9

30.8 km

Mandeville Canyon Park

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This park has an old fire road — perfect for non-technical riders — and a more challenging singletrack trail that more or less parallels the fire road. Both run north …

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B

42.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

11.4 km

9.27 km

7.27 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

12.2 km

3.06 km

805 m

161 m

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Highest point (580 m)

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