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Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

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Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

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3.3

(23)

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Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

02:08

22.4km

690m

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: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.24 km

Mount Thom Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.52 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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9.54 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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10.3 km

Brand Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.3 km

Top of Switchbacks — Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point at the top of some winding switchbacks, you get great views of Brand Park, the town of Glendale, the hills and peaks of Griffith Park, and the entire LA valley. This is a great place to sip some water and snap some photos before continuing on your hike.

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16.9 km

Brand Debris Basin

Lake

17.6 km

Miradero Gate

Highlight • Monument

Lying at the base of the Verdugo Mountains, Brand Park is a wonderful place to relax for a while or simply admire as you ride past. Stretching to 31 acres (13 ha), there are trails, sports and picnic spots on offer.

The Miradero Gate at its southern entrance is particularly eye-catching.

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18.5 km

Grandview & Kenneth — Glendale Sub-center

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant small sub-center with coffee shops, restaurants, and small stores.

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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.48 km

4.08 km

1.25 km

429 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

5.88 km

4.72 km

4.08 km

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Mount Thom Viewpoint – Top of Switchbacks — Overlook loop from Glendale

Mount Thom Viewpoint

Tongva Peak

Verdugo Crest Trail Trailhead

Brand Park

Top of Switchbacks — Overlook

Miradero Gate

Grandview & Kenneth — Glendale Sub-center

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