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Vermont Canyon Road – Griffith Observatory loop from Van Nuys

Road cycling routes

Los Angeles County

Vermont Canyon Road – Griffith Observatory loop from Van Nuys

Hard

2.6

(23)

50

riders

Vermont Canyon Road – Griffith Observatory loop from Van Nuys

03:37

71.3km

940m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 5 m

After 71.3 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

29.7 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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2

31.2 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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3

33.5 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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42.7 km

Lake Hollywood Open Space

Nature Reserve

5

49.6 km

Muholland Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice road with panoramic view on the valley

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6

53.0 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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7

53.5 km

Dead Man — Mulholland Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent overlook north of Mulholland Drive.

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8

53.6 km

Autry Overlook on Mulholland Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good overlook of Fryman Canyon Park below

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9

59.3 km

Melhorn Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another beautiful panoramic view. Such a delight to ride here!

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B

71.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

21.6 km

5.31 km

4.92 km

503 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.3 km

12.6 km

499 m

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