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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from American Film Institute

Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from American Film Institute

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4.8

(7406)

14,238

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from American Film Institute

00:37

7.89km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.08 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.15 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

One of the classic Overlooks of downtown and the entire LA Basin stretches due South of the Observatory Terrace.

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3.25 km

At the turn of the 20th century, Griffith J. Griffith was the benefactor for the Griffith Observatory and for Griffith Park, he valued the idea of a “public observatory”. In 2020, the Observatory celebrated its 85th anniversary.

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3.31 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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4.43 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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5.28 km

Vermont Canyon Tunnel under Berlin Forest

Highlight • Bridge

Vermont Canyon Road offers a shortcut through a tunnel. Above the tunnel is the nice wide lower section of Mt Hollywood Trail. Both may be the only well-shaded sections in …

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6.79 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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7.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.72 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Observatory loop from American Film Institute

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Vermont Canyon Road

Vermont Canyon Tunnel under Berlin Forest

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

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