Griffith Observatory – Baum Bicycle Bridge loop from Universal City/Studio City

Griffith Observatory – Baum Bicycle Bridge loop from Universal City/Studio City

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Griffith Observatory – Baum Bicycle Bridge loop from Universal City/Studio City

03:22

68.8km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.3 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.54 km

Los Angeles River

Lake

19.1 km

Cathy's Corner

Viewpoint

20.9 km

Hollywood Sign Vista from Mt Hollywood Dr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the direct view line between Mount Hollywood Peak and Mount Lee, this spot along Mt Hollywood Drive has a straight clear view of the iconic OLLYWOO sign 😉🤣.

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20.9 km

View of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.9 km

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Griffith's iconic Observatory is southern California's gateway to the cosmos. This hugely popular venue is the most visited observatory in the world. Since opening in 1935, the Observatory has welcomed …

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25.1 km

View of Downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the skyline of LA as you pedal through the Hollywood Hills. The road does not have a shoulder, so if you stop to enjoy the view, make sure you pull completely off the road.

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30.4 km

Shakespeare Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Named after the famous playwright due to its gothic design, this bridge was named as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1974.

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44.5 km

Elysian Park

Highlight • Forest

Elysian Park is one of the largest parks in the city. It is home to the Chavez Ravine Arboretum, which has more than 100 varieties of trees from around the world.

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54.6 km

Baum Bicycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Baum Bicycle Bridge is named in honor of Alex Baum, who was a tireless advocate for cycling infrastructure around Los Angeles. LA cyclists owe him a debt of gratitude …

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56.9 km

Los Angeles River Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail currently runs about 38 miles in several disconnected segments; there are plans to eventually unify it in a continuous, 50-mile swath. There are stretches of dirt mixed in …

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