Los Angeles is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in Southern California. With trails for riders of all skill levels, there’s always an opportunity to get outside and hit the dirt. Here are 100 of the best mountain bike trails in Los Angeles county, each with a brief description and address:
Beginner Trails:
- Ballona Creek Bike Path – A paved path that follows Ballona Creek from Syd Kronenthal Park to the beach. Address: 11126 McConnell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
- Compton Creek Bike Path – A scenic, 3-mile path through Compton Creek. Address: S Central Ave & E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220.
- LA River Bike Path – A 7.4-mile paved path along the Los Angeles River. Address: Marsh Park, 2960 Marsh St, Los Angeles, CA 90039.
- Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area – A park with a 3.3-mile bike path around the Santa Fe Dam. Address: 15501 E Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706.
- Whittier Greenway Trail – A 4.5-mile path through Whittier with beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: 7328 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602.
Intermediate Trails:
- Aliso Canyon Trail – A 3.5-mile trail in Porter Ranch with scenic views of the San Fernando Valley. Address: 11890 Tampa Ave, Porter Ranch, CA 91326.
- Backbone Trail – A 67-mile trail that spans from Will Rogers State Park to Point Mugu State Park. Address: Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
- Big Bear Mountain Resort – A resort with over 60 miles of trails for all skill levels. Address: 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.
- Brown Mountain Fire Road – A 5-mile trail in the Angeles National Forest with scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: Brown Mountain Truck Trail, Altadena, CA 91001.
- Chilao Flats – A 11-mile trail in the Angeles National Forest with scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: Angeles Crest Hwy, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011.
- Chino Hills State Park – A park with over 90 miles of trails for all skill levels. Address: 4721 Sapphire Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709.
- Claremont Hills Wilderness Trail – A 5.5-mile trail with scenic views of the Pomona Valley. Address: Pomona College, 295 E 6th St, Claremont, CA 91711.
- Eaton Canyon Natural Area – A park with a 3.5-mile trail to a waterfall. Address: 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107.
- Gabrielino Trail – A 28-mile trail in the Angeles National Forest with scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: JPL Trailhead, 4519 Oak Grove Dr, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011.
- Griffith Park – A park with over 50 miles of trails for all skill levels. Address: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
- Hansen Dam Recreation Area – A park with over 9 miles of trails around a lake. Address: 11798 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342.
- La Tuna Canyon Trail – A 7-mile trail in the Verdugo Mountains with scenic views of the San Fernando Valley. Address: La Tuna Canyon Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352.
- Los Robles Trail – A 13-mile trail in Thousand Oaks with scenic views of the Conejo Valley. Address: 302 N Rancho Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
- Malibu Creek State Park – A park with over 70 miles of trails for all skill levels. Address: 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302.
- Mt. Wilson – A 14-mile trail in the Angeles National Forest with scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: Mt. Wilson Rd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.
- Rim of the Valley Trail – A 28-mile trail that spans from the Simi Hills to the San Gabriel Mountains. Address: 11845 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
- San Gabriel River Bike Trail – A 38-mile paved path that follows the San Gabriel River. Address: Azusa, CA 91702.
- San Juan Trail – A 5.5-mile trail in the Cleveland National Forest with scenic views of the San Juan Creek. Address: 30942 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.
- Santa Ana River Trail – A 30-mile paved path that follows the Santa Ana River. Address: Anaheim, CA 92806.
- Sullivan Canyon Trail – A 8.5-mile trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. Address: 17700 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Advanced Trails:
- Angeles Crest 100 – A 100-mile race that spans from Wrightwood to La Canada Flintridge. Address: Wrightwood, CA 92397.
- Angeles National Forest – A forest with over 550 miles of trails for all skill levels. Address: 701 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006.
- Big Dalton Canyon Trail – A 7.6-mile trail in the San Gabriel Mountains with scenic views of the San Gabriel Valley. Address: Big Dalton Canyon Rd, Glendora, CA 91741.
- El Prieto Trail – A 7.5-mile trail in the San Gabriel Mountains with technical terrain and steep drops. Address: 3302 E Loma Alta Dr, Altadena, CA 91001.
- Holy Jim Trail – A 8.6-mile trail in the Cleveland National Forest with technical terrain and scenic views. Address: 33533 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.