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Railway yard with steam trains – Griffith Observatory loop from Burbank Airport–South

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Railway yard with steam trains – Griffith Observatory loop from Burbank Airport–South

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Railway yard with steam trains – Griffith Observatory loop from Burbank Airport–South

02:33

39.3km

450m

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: April 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.70 km

Los Angeles River

Lake

10.5 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 …

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15.6 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 …

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16.2 km

Mount Hollywood Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains.

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16.4 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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19.4 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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20.1 km

Mount Hollywood Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Also known as the Griffith Park Tunnel. It may be a short tunnel but it has been used as a location for a number of movies including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, WarGames and Back to the Future 2.

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

4.91 km

1.78 km

701 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

8.03 km

282 m

138 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Railway yard with steam trains – Griffith Observatory loop from Burbank Airport–South

Railway yard with steam trains

Cathy's Corner

Mount Hollywood Drive

Mount Hollywood Drive

Griffith Observatory

Mount Hollywood Tunnel

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