Hillcrest Drive – Muholland Drive loop from Beverly Hills

Hillcrest Drive – Muholland Drive loop from Beverly Hills

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Hillcrest Drive – Muholland Drive loop from Beverly Hills

02:12

42.4km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.6 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.14 km

Hillcrest Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A quiet, shaded climb through Franklin Canyon Park, this short stretch is perfect for hill repeats or a peaceful detour. Enter from Coldwater Canyon, wind past the reservoir, and connect to Mulholland for a smooth descent. Watch for tight turns and the occasional hiker.

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11.7 km

Barbara A. Fine Overlook at the Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook has a very short walk to the viewing area and has stunning views and in particular of the San Gabriel Mountains. A great viewing area and worth to spend some time at.

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13.0 km

Autry Overlook on Mulholland Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good overlook of Fryman Canyon Park below

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13.6 km

Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dearing Trail is steep with a set of stairs and gives access to Fryman Canyon Park below. The overlook offers sweeping views to the North.

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21.2 km

Mulholland Scenic Parkway & Historic 101 Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mulholland Drive or Mulholland Scenic Parkway is a special scenic laden 55-mile long winding road that connects the Hollywood Hills to Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu. At Calabasas, Mulholland Drive becomes Mulholland Highway but this is not to be confused its namesake on the slopes of Mount Lee, where the Hollywood Sign is located. The road terminates at Leo Carrillo Beach State Park after winding its way through the Santa Monica Mountains. It is not a common drive however as a long stretch of Mulholland Drive (from the junction with I-405 to Calabasas) is a mountain dirt road.

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21.3 km

Mulholland Scenic Parkway/Drive starts with switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The eastern start of Mulholland Scenic Parkway starts with a set of steep switchbacks on Mulholland Drive, from the US-101 freeway bridge to the ridge above Runyon Park. Fortunately there's a shoulder for most of the climb. Some good views, and a section along Hillpark Open Space.

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25.4 km