Los Angeles River – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles Zoo

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Los Angeles River – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles Zoo

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Los Angeles River – Railway yard with steam trains loop from Los Angeles Zoo

02:42

10.4km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

Main Trail crossover

Highlight • Trail

The Los Angeles River Bike Path still has many missing sections. Here it is possible to cross over to the Main Trail at Griffith Park North, along Zoo Drive

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4.25 km

Los Angeles River

Highlight • River

This section of the Los Angeles River leads along the Griffith Park in Glendale. The river itself is primarily a concrete-lined waterway that flows through Los Angeles County. While often …

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5.00 km

Travel Town Museum and Railway Park

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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5.22 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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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

3.38 km