Mount Thom Viewpoint – Verdugo Peak loop from Eagle Rock

Mount Thom Viewpoint – Verdugo Peak loop from Eagle Rock

Hard

3.4

(19)

riders

Mount Thom Viewpoint – Verdugo Peak loop from Eagle Rock

03:45

47.7km

990m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.67 km for 77 m

Customers only

After 35.0 km for 83 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Carr Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Two blocks of a nice shady park with trails, lawns, and restrooms with drinking water fountains.

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11.7 km

Mount Thom stands at 2440 feet over the city of Glendale and is a scenic destination for hikers. While often completed with Tongva Peak, Mount Tom is the more popular summit of the two. There are gated radio towers and antennae, which are closed to the public.

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13.0 km

Tongva Peak

Highlight • Summit

Tongva Peak stands at 2,656 feet and is a popular destination with hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers and gravel riders. There are radio towers at the top along with a plaque on a rock, marking the summit. This is a great place to snap some photos and enjoy the views after a challenging hike!

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13.0 km

Verdugo Crest Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A solid entry to the Verdugo Mountains with rewarding climbs and views, but watch the start—there are ruts and leftover metal pieces on the trail. Stay alert and pick your line carefully to avoid punctures or spills before the smoother sections begin.

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13.8 km

Brand Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.0 km

Verdugo Peak

Highlight • Summit

The Verdugos is a mountain range offering a fantastic array of adventures away from the urban sprawl in every direction. Mountain biking and gravel riding are particularly great, because you can follow quiet tracks to epic viewpoints just like this one.

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