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: April 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.52 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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4.55 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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6.21 km

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint

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

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7.45 km

Sullivan Canyon Overlook

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

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9.96 km

Mulholland Drive upper views

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The central stretch of this iconic highway remains unpaved, safeguarding it from vehicular traffic. Nearly a century ago, visionary engineer Mulholland carved it along the crest of the Santa Monica …

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16.0 km

Cycling up Mulholland Drive into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park offers sweeping vistas of the Los Angeles skyline, the San Fernando Valley, and the Santa Monica Mountains. As cyclists ascend, …

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17.7 km

Woodland Hills viewpoint

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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.

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17.8 km

Dirt Mulholland Dr

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A boon for mountain bikers, the central section of this legendary highway remains gravel, protecting it from car traffic. It was cut along the Santa Monica Mountain crest by visionary …

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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

6.11 km

5.27 km

259 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

5.51 km

3.88 km

143 m

Elevation

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Mulholland - Encino Hills Overlook

San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint

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Mulholland Drive

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