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 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Topanga State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.6 km

Sullivan Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great stretch of gravel road. Not the easiest climb, but the views don't disappoint!

Tip by

23.9 km

The views from this point are quite incredible and well worth the effort it takes to ride up to them. With dirt tracks, folded canyons and hardly a soul around, it's a perfect objective on a gravel adventure.

Tip by

37.5 km

The Hub (Topanga State Park)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The perfect spot for a snack. Take a seat and enjoy the pretty views over the Santa Monica Mountains.

Tip by

38.5 km

Temescal Ridge Trail (Fire Road 30), Topanga State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Temescal Canyon Road is a great dirt road to ride. Whether you're grinding uphill or zipping down, this is a great path to use to connect the northern and southern paths in the Temescal Peak area.

Tip by

45.3 km

Sullivan Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Your climb up to the ridgeline will be rewarded with an excellent view of the surrounding area.

Tip by

46.5 km

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you get a great view of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir, the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin.

Tip by

46.5 km

San Vicente Mountain Nike Missile Radar Tower

Highlight • Monument

This is a great little summit, it makes for a good effort just to get here. The views from this platformed type summit with its raised observation tower is super …

Tip by

49.5 km

West Mandeville Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

52.4 km

Mandeville Canyon Park

Nature Reserve

62.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

14.8 km

13.1 km

4.20 km

2.62 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

29.4 km

20.3 km

8.88 km

3.57 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Friday 24 April

21°C

13°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

Malibu Creek State Park loop

01:35h

22.4km

280m

Easy

Inspiration Loop Trail

00:33h

6.91km

140m

Hard

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint – West Mandeville Fire Road loop from Downtown Santa Monica

03:13h

43.8km

780m

Hard

The Hub (Topanga State Park) – Marvin Braude Bike Trail loop from 17th Street/SMC

04:00h

50.0km

1,100m

Hard

5.0

The Hub (Topanga State Park) – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from Woodland Hills

03:23h

39.4km

820m

Hard

5.0

The Hub (Topanga State Park) – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from 17th Street/SMC

05:15h

62.1km

1,390m

Hard

Verdugo Crest Trail Trailhead – Verdugo Peak loop from Burbank Airport–North

03:21h

38.4km

990m

Hard

5.0

The Groves Overlook – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from Stephen S. Wise Temple

03:46h

43.3km

870m

Hard

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint – West Mandeville Fire Road loop from Santa Monica Mountains

02:27h

26.5km

680m

Hard

Eagle Rock – The Hub (Topanga State Park) loop from The Getty Villa

02:18h

26.3km

790m

Hard

5.0

The Hub (Topanga State Park) – Eagle's Rock View loop from Stephen S. Wise Temple

03:01h

33.8km

840m

Hard

Eagle's Rock View – The Hub (Topanga State Park) loop from Topanga

02:34h

29.0km

850m

The Hub (Topanga State Park) – San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint loop from 17th Street/SMC

Sullivan Fire Road

Woodland Hills viewpoint

The Hub (Topanga State Park)

Temescal Ridge Trail (Fire Road 30), Topanga State Park

Sullivan Canyon Overlook

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint

San Vicente Mountain Nike Missile Radar Tower

West Mandeville Ridge Trail

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️