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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

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3.4

(12)

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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

03:05

44.2km

750m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19 m for 113 m

After 20.5 km for 79 m

After 34.1 km for 163 m

After 44.1 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.72 km

Riverside Drive Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a bike path on both sides of Riverside Drive. The road is smooth asphalt and it's nice to see the horses through this equestrian area where many homes have barns in their backyards.

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16.4 km

Griffith Park

Nature Reserve

17.4 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Tip by

20.5 km

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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22.8 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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33.4 km

Lake Hollywood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Grassy lawn and playground on a surprisingly large flat area, with popular views of the Hollywood sign

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34.1 km

Lake Hollywood Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Slopes in the Hollywood Hills surrounding the Hollywood Reservoir are protected from development. The main trail is the service road around the reservoir. It is also the main trail through the Open space Preserve.

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34.6 km

Lake Hollywood Open Space

Nature Reserve

44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

14.3 km

12.0 km

2.37 km

819 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

17.7 km

370 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Mount Hollywood Drive – Griffith Observatory loop from Downtown Burbank

Riverside Drive Bike Path

Mount Hollywood Drive

Griffith Observatory

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Lake Hollywood Park

Lake Hollywood Open Space

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