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  1. Backbone Trail at Will Rodgers - Mountain Biking

    Rising up from the ocean, the Backbone Trail leads to epic vistas and hours of good fun on the mountain bike.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    15.3 miles
    Duration
    2-4 hours
  2. Skyline Motorway Verdugo Mountains- Mountain Biking

    Enjoy this small suburban adventure that you will not regret!

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    10.2 miles
    Duration
    2-3 hours
  3. Monroe Truck Trail - Mountain Biking

    Monroe Truck Trail is a technical trail without any intimidating exposure. This ride is well suited for most skill sets and breathtaking for all.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    24.6 miles
    Duration
    1.5 - 3 Hours
  4. Verdugo Mountains - Mountain Biking

    Fire road riding that is easily accessed and has breathtaking views of LA.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    9.7 miles
    Duration
    1-2 Hours
  5. Cheeseboro Canyon - Mountain Biking

    Amazing sandstone canyons with miles of singletrack riding.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    28.8 miles
    Duration
    1-3 hours
  6. Mount Pinos - Mountain Biking

    A technical climb at elevation in a beautiful sugar pine forest.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    71.7 miles
    Duration
    2-4 Hours
  7. Mount Lukens - Mountain Biking

    A long fire road climb up the highest mountain in LA city limits. The easy access and great views will keep you coming back.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    10.9 miles
    Duration
    1.5 - 3 Hours
  8. Escondido Canyon Natural Area - Mountain Biking

    Enjoy mountain biking to the beautiful Escondido Falls; then take a rewarding dip in the pristine water!

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    30.2 miles
    Duration
    20 minutes to all day
  9. Sturtevant Falls - Mountain Biking

    This 3.25-mile trail takes you to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Angeles National Forest.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    16.1 miles
    Duration
  10. Temescal Peak - Mountain Biking

    Temescal Peak is a 7.6-mile round trip trail in the Santa Monica Mountains between the Pacific Palisades and Topanga State Park.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    17.2 miles
    Duration
    2 to 3 hours
  11. El Prieto - Mountain Biking

    A technically diverse ride with easy access and beautiful fire road climb that bring you to a tight singletrack descent.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    10.7 miles
    Duration
    1-3 Hours
  12. Mt. Lowe Railway - Mountain Biking

    A fire road climb up the historic Mt. Lowe Railway, a former tram railway that lead to alpine chalets. The ride is littered with interesting Americana and remnants from the past.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    11.7 miles
    Duration
    2-4 Hours
  13. Point Mugu - Mountain Biking

    With ocean views and miles of technical single-track, Point Mugu is the California dream.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    43.9 miles
    Duration
    1-3 Hours
  14. Brown Mountain - Mountain Biking

    This old fire road is a semi-technical out-and-back with great vistas and an exhilarating decent.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    10.7 miles
    Duration
    3-6 hours
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