7.2
PDI
3.4 mi
DISTANCE
1,208 ft
GAINED
6.7 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
This climb up to one of the most iconic signs in the world isn't to be taken lightly - two mile-long sections at over 9% will keep your quads screaming for mercy. That being said, bring a camera along on our vote for the most scenic climb in the urban Los Angeles area.
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Free 2 hour street parking is available along Beachwood Drive near the start of the climb.
We grade the surface as fair, although it gets slightly worse once you cross into the "pedestrian only" section at mile 2.1. Contrary to what signs might tell you, cyclists are allowed to ride past the gate up to the sign! We checked with a security officer during our ride.
The climb is unsupported but plenty of stops in the area, being in urban Los Angeles.
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If you're going to do this climb, you're either a local or are going to be spending the day in Hollywood sightseeing. Here are some of our favorite hangout spots for after the ride:
- Griffith Park (see our Griffith Observatory climb!)
There are two iconic climb zones in the immediate surrounding area, the Santa Monica Mountains just to the west and the San Gabriel Mountains on the right. Some of the best climbs in southern California are here, including Mt. Baldy, Mt. Wilson, Latigo Canyon Road, and Decker Canyon Road.
The Hollywood Hills also have some great climbing, you can string this sign in with almost any streets in the surrounding neighborhood for an epic ride (see our Suggested Rides in the second tab in the Full Summary)
Check out great hotels in the Hollywood area
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Huber.J
Meh? Worth doing if you're in the area, just so that you can get a photo from behind the sign. The last stretch is a little hairy with a torn up road, lots of tourists, and a decaying picket fence to keep you from falling over the edge. Worth doing once.
