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Take the 405 freeway into the Sepulveda pass and get off on Mulholland. Take this west a mile or so and the pavement will suddenly turn to dirt. This road runs the spine of the southern Santa Monica mountains with views of the San Fernando valley on one side, and the beachfront westside on the other. This is a major connector to many fire roads and trails in the area like Kenter, Westridge, Sullivan, Cabellero, Reseda, and Temescal. Thomas Guide page: 631
The ride down is great. Its a little washed out from all the rain this winter and spring. Great views of the entire valley (from trail) and Downtown (from Nike Missile) site.
I will definitely come back there are a lot of other trails branching off from what is essentially a fire road.
a 31 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Specialized Rockhopper from Sherman Oaks
Posted:04/30/2005
Posted:09/08/2003
I recommend coming from the west starting at the Reseda Blvd trailhead. From Ventura and Reseda blvd, go south on Reseda until it ends. Park the car and climb up the short pain in the a$$ hill then go east on the fireroad. You'll be at Nike in a little over 3 miles. It's mostly uphill but a great workout. Once at Nike read the signs for a little education or hit another trail from there that starts at the south tip of the Nike site. I haven't done it yet. Otherwise, go back down the trail for a great moderate downhill. Be good to the hikers!
The 3+ mile ride from Reseda Blvd has less gravel and more packed dirt than the 1+ mile ride from Mulholland.
Enjoy!
Dirt Road=100%
Manacsa a 29 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Schwinn s.96 Hardtail
Posted:09/08/2003
Posted:07/10/2003
Posted:07/10/2003
Posted:03/09/2003
There are some sections of trail that are loose and gravel filled, so be careful.
If you want to commute from West LA/Brentwood to the Valley, this is your ticket. From W. LA, you can just ride up Mandeville Canyon and take the streets that lead to the trails. Then ride up the trails to D. Mulholland and cut Eastward. You can then exit at any of the trailheads that lead you out to Tarzana and Reseda and you are now in the Valley.
Ride rating: Novice
Posted:12/15/2002
This is a good ride if you want to just hop on the
bike and ride for leisure. There are no major climbs
or fast descents. The views are nice of the mountains
to the south and the Valley to the north.
It's mostly dry fire roads for the most part.
There about 2 sections that are gravel infested and
traction is sketchy. So beginners may want to walk
their bikes through if your handling skills are still
developing.
There are equal amounts of short easy climbs are their
are short easy descents. It's a very "rolling" trail
for that reason and easy to do if you of moderate
ability.
There is a clean rest room and water source at the old
nike missile radar site, a must for any Cold War
historian.
This is a popular trail, yet it doesn't feel crowded.
There are many dog walkers and hikers, so please
share.
If you want to mtn bike commute from the Valley to
West LA, or vice a versa, you can use Dirt Mulholland
and the off-shooting trails. Off of Dirt Mulholland,
you can take Sullivan Fire Road south and it can
eventually dump you onto Sunset Blvd.
Ride rating: Novice
Santa Cruzer a Cross-Country Rider riding a Santa Cruz Superlight at a not so light 28 pounds
Posted:07/29/2002
A grat ride for a beginner or novice rider.
Ride rating: Novice
Ride distance: 15 miles Elevation change: 900'
Dirt Road=100%
a 35 year old Weekend Warrior
Posted:07/22/2001
Good luck to you.
Dusty Bottoms
Posted:03/02/2001
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