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Ridge Motorway – Carr Park loop from Memorial Park

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Los Angeles County
Pasadena

Ridge Motorway – Carr Park loop from Memorial Park

Moderate

4.5

(1021)

8,687

riders

Ridge Motorway – Carr Park loop from Memorial Park

02:38

37.5km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.2 km for 271 m

After 18.8 km for 175 m

After 36.4 km for 191 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.67 km

Devil's Gate Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1920, Devil's Gate Dam is the oldest dam constructed by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, designed to protect Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Los Angeles from floods. …

Tip by

3

12.9 km

Overlook on Cerro Negro

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

4

14.0 km

Ridge Motorway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

Tip by

5

21.5 km

Carr Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Two blocks of a nice shady park with trails, lawns, and restrooms with drinking water fountains.

Tip by

6

35.1 km

Defenders Park

Highlight • Trail

One can piece together a good length of trail through the linear Defenders Park, connecting with the Arroyo Trails.

Tip by

7

36.5 km

Central Park (Pasadena)

Highlight • Natural

Large public park south of Pasadena's downtown, with shaded trails, meadows, benches, drinking water fountains, restrooms.

Tip by

B

37.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.42 km

6.94 km

4.95 km

1.64 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

12.2 km

2.64 km

1.13 km

1.02 km

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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