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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Park Drive loop from Universal City/Studio City

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Park Drive loop from Universal City/Studio City

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Park Drive loop from Universal City/Studio City

02:55

43.3km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Cathy's Corner

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before the final turns up Mount Hollywood Drive, there's the scenic viewpoint "Cathy's Corner" that served as a filming location for the movie "La La Land." The trail can be quite hot with limited shade, especially in the summer, so bikers should bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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12.8 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Tip by

13.0 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Spectacular paved car-free road hugging the west side of Mount Hollywood, from the tunnel and observatory snaking its way to the top, always with sweeping views to the West.

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16.0 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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23.4 km

Griffith Park

Nature Reserve

29.2 km

Griffith Park Drive

Highlight • Climb

Griffith Park Drive is a great climb up into the hills behind Glendale. The road is smooth paved and well-graded, so you should be able to swiftly get to the top.

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36.1 km

Railway yard with steam trains

Highlight • Monument

Located in the northwest corner of Griffith Park is the Travel Town Museum and railway park covering the history of railroad transportation in the western United States. The railroad museum sections contains 43 full-scale railroad engines, cars and other rolling stock. There is also a quaint miniature train available that travels over one mile of track. It traverses a cute bridge, goes through a forest and an old Western Town.

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43.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

13.2 km

5.08 km

1.00 km

817 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

9.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

30°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Griffith Observatory – Griffith Park Drive loop from Universal City/Studio City

Cathy's Corner

Mount Hollywood Drive

Mount Hollywood Drive

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Park Drive

Railway yard with steam trains

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