Zion Loop
Start moderate singletrack uphill. In about 2mi you begin to descend and get dropped into the main creek. Cross the creek and ride 50 yards to a mild fork, Stay left going straight uphill (if you miss the fork you will con... dirtworld.com
The Rose Bowl Ride, Pasadena, California
The Pasadena Rose Bowl is known the world over as a destination for football. The Rose Bowl is as well known a bowl game as the Super Bowl; indeed, it is an older event. Today, the Tournament of Roses Parade culminates with t... trails.com
Chandler Bikeway, Los Angeles, California
The Chandler Bikeway is a jewel tucked nicely into a Burbank neighborhood. The bikeway begins as a well-maintained corridor that runs in the median between the lanes of traffic on Chandler Boulevard. The trail sits on top of ... trails.com
Griffith Park
With over 4,210 acres of both natural chapparal-covered terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States. Situated in the easter... famplosion.com
Watts Towers Crescent Greenway
This is a extremely short rail-trail that parallels an existing rail line in the vicinity of the Watts Towers Art center, home of the striking and unique sculptures know as the Watts Towers. DIFFICULTY: Easy FOOD: There ar... traillink.com
Lario Bike Trail, Long Beach, California
The Lario Bike Trail is longest river bikeway in the LA River watershed and can be combined with connecting bikeways for even longer rides (but don?t worry, there are plenty of parks along the way where you can fill your wate... trails.com
Woods Canyon
Woods Canyon is riddled with tons of great technical trails. The Woods Canyon Trail is a fireroad that runs the length of the park and connects to the majority of trails. This is a great place to start. At the bottom of ma... dirtworld.com
The Sights Of Downtown, Los Angeles, California
This short circuit through downtown Los Angeles can do a lot to change one?s opinion of the city. It takes in some historic and contemporary highlights of downtown LA and covers the ethnic neighborhoods of Little Tokyo and Ch... trails.com
Betty B. Dearing Trail, Beverly Hills, California
This 3.3-mile loop offers vivid proof to Los Angeles' claim that it contains more wilderness area within its city limits tan any other metropolis. Keeping an eye out for hikers and dogs. you'll ride into neighboring Wilacre S... trails.com
Los Angeles River Trail
This 7-mile trail is part of the Los Angeles River Greenway. The Los Angeles River is 51 miles long, starting at the Western end of the San Fernando Valley and flowing into the Pacific Ocean in Long Beach. There are plans ... traillink.com
Glendale Narrows La River Bike Path, Glendale, California
The Glendale Narrows bikeway parallels the unpaved, soft-bottom LA River, making it a great way to see some of the nicest parts of the river. This section features various mini-parks, historic bridges, and public art. The bik... trails.com
Arroyo Seco Bike Path, Pasadena, California
The Arroyo Seco Bike Path offers a rare in-channel experience. The bikeway is essentially a slab laid in the bottom of the trapezoidal channel. The stream runs alongside the path. The bikeway is relatively short at this point... trails.com
Josephine Peak
turn onto angeles forest highway. 200 feet ahead turn into gate 2n64. Turn round the gate, and you will begin a very difficult ascent. Go past the bridge, to the switchbacks. At 2.5 miles, you reach josephine saddle. De... singletracks.com
Watts Towers Crescent Greenway, Los Angeles, California
This is an extremely short rail-trail that parallels an existing rail line in the vicinity of the Watts Towers Art Center, home of the striking and unique sculptures known as the Watts Towers. Surface: Concrete. trails.com
Runyan Canyon Loop
This was an odd hike in the heart of Hollywood, just a few blocks from the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater. The hike traverses through Runyan Canyon, whose former residents include John McCormick and Errol Flynn. The hik... localhikes.com
Echo Mountain Loop
I prefer taking the fire road up (which was hard enough for me) but you could also take Sunset trail too if you want singletrack (I'll add a trail for that after I ride it). If you stay on the fire road, keep right at a... singletracks.com
Culver City Median Bikeway
The nicely landscaped median park that holds the Culver City rail-trail is mostly frequented by local residents, but also is long enough to give runners or walkers a good workout. DIFFICULTY: Easy FOOD: There are small mar... traillink.com