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Glendale

Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

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United States
California
Los Angeles County
Glendale

Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

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4.9

(5156)

8,005

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Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

02:02

21.8km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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8.35 km

Mount Thom Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Thom stands at 2440 feet over the city of Glendale and is a scenic destination for hikers. While often completed with Tongva Peak, Mount Tom is the more popular …

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9.63 km

Tongva Peak

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Tongva Peak stands at 2,656 feet and is a popular destination with hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers and gravel riders. There are radio towers at the top along with …

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3

9.66 km

Verdugo Crest Trail Trailhead

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A solid entry to the Verdugo Mountains with rewarding climbs and views, but watch the start—there are ruts and leftover metal pieces on the trail. Stay alert and pick your …

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10.4 km

Brand Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

16.4 km

Top of Switchbacks — Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point at the top of some winding switchbacks, you get great views of Brand Park, the town of Glendale, the hills and peaks of Griffith Park, and …

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17.3 km

Doctors House Museum & Gazebo

Highlight • Historical Site

The Doctors House in Brand Park is one of Glendale’s two remaining Queen Anne-Eastlake style Victorian homes. Built in 1888, four notable doctors in a row lived in it, giving …

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17.7 km

Miradero Gate

Highlight • Monument

Lying at the base of the Verdugo Mountains, Brand Park is a wonderful place to relax for a while or simply admire as you ride past. Stretching to 31 acres …

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21.8 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.2 km

7.07 km

2.20 km

910 m

429 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

5.99 km

4.08 km

3.52 km

614 m

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