Arroyo Seco – USC Pacific Asia Museum loop from Rose Bowl Stadium

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Arroyo Seco – USC Pacific Asia Museum loop from Rose Bowl Stadium

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Arroyo Seco – USC Pacific Asia Museum loop from Rose Bowl Stadium

05:16

20.0km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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957 m

Arroyo Seco

Lake

1.40 km

Arroyo Seco

Highlight • River

This northern section of the Arroyo Seco runs parallel to Arroyo Boulevard, passing the Rose Bowl Stadium and running in to some more developed trails in Arroyo Park.

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6.90 km

USC Pacific Asia Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum was founded in 1971 by the Pacificulture Foundation, which purchased "The Grace Nicholson Treasure House of Oriental Art" from the City of Pasadena. Grace Nicholson donated the structure …

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7.02 km

Downtown Pasadena

Highlight • Settlement

Just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop, Pasadena is filled with museums and trendy restaurants. The historic Old Pasadena gives the city …

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7.36 km

Pasadena Presbyterian is the first church in Pasadena, it was established in 1875. It is located at 585 East Colorado Boulevard. The Modern-style sanctuary was designed by architect John Gougeon of Gougeon-Woodman, completed in 1976.

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9.88 km

Pasadena Playhouse Village and Paseo Murals

Highlight • Monument

Playhouse Village is home to numerous public art installations on crosswalks and utility boxes throughout the area, adding to the cultural richness of Pasadena’s premier arts district, with Murals, Crosswalk …

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12.3 km