Vanalden Cave – Sullivan Canyon Overlook loop from Woodland Hills

Vanalden Cave – Sullivan Canyon Overlook loop from Woodland Hills

Hard

2.8

(28)

riders

Vanalden Cave – Sullivan Canyon Overlook loop from Woodland Hills

03:49

41.0km

860m

Gravel riding

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.76 km

Woodland Hills viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.1 km

Vanalden Cave

Highlight • Cave

Watch out for hikers on the way down, the trail is pretty narrow

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13.0 km

Mulholland Drive upper views

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.5 km

Sullivan Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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16.1 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!

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24.7 km

Sullivan Fire Road

Highlight • Trail

The Sullivan Fire Road is a great gravel road at the edge of Topanga State Park. The road was damaged after recent heavy rains but is fixed again.

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34.5 km

Mulholland Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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