After my ride in the Monterey area during the weekend, I drove down to Los Angeles to visit with friends. In my free time, I got a bike ride in. It started from Glendale, and I got to ride along the Los Angeles River for a bit. I then ventured up to Griffith Observatory, where I observed the many school tour groups.

There was a road up around Mt Hollywood that was closed to cars. It was a slightly broken up road, but still rideable with some decent views.

Then I continued west through Hollywood and into Beverly Hills where I ascended to the world famous Mulholland Drive. I saw lots of tour buses up there, and I wondered if I could figure out what sights they were pointing out to the tourists.

After descending from Mulholland Drive, I got to ride along the river some more, passing the Dreamworks campus, where I plan to return this evening to enjoy some whisky tasting at the Uisge Beatha Whisky Society. I think I earned some whisky after this ride around the Hollywood Hills today.

The Los Angeles River, which had lots of water flowing through it still
The path along the Los Angeles River was very nice
Looking towards Santa Monica
The Griffith Observatory had lots of school tour groups today
Some interesting clouds over Downtown Los Angeles
Me, with the observatory, and all the tour groups, behind me
A monument to some astronomers
The Hollywood sign
A view of Glendale, past the golf course
Griffith Observatory with a bit of the Greek Theatre below it
A panorama of the San Fernando Valley
Clear view of Universal Studios from Mulholland Drive
Some Red Valerian
More Red Valerian
I always enjoy some blooming ice plant
A steam train exhibit near the zoo
So. Much. Clearance.
I rode past Dreamworks on the river path. I would return to this building in the evening for some whisky tasting.

Posted: April 1, 2026 by

Category: Cycling