more stats
696 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
2,412 ft
Altitude min
2,425 ft
Altitude max
2,423 ft
Altitude start
2,425 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
285 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Mount Thom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Verdugo Mountains
    Burbank, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #267096 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52400 in Trail Running
    • #73565 in Hiking
    • #23665 in Adaptive Biking
    • #13423 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8,610 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,600 in Trail Running
    • #4,159 in Hiking
    • #1,428 in Adaptive Biking
    • #960 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is the main route up Mount Thom to the top where the towers are. It starts on a wider doubletrack and then becomes narrower while riding the fenceline. Be careful not to stray into private property, and also watch out for the radiation. But the views are quite nice from the peak.

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Family friendlySummit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Thom located?
      Mount Thom is located in Verdugo Mountains, Burbank, California, United States. It is part of the Verdugo Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.18831, -118.25642.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Thom?
      Mount Thom is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Thom?
      Mount Thom has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,412 ft to 2,425 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Thom a point to point trail?
      Mount Thom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Mount Thom?
      Mount Thom is 696 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Thom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Thom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Thom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Thom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Thom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mount Thom. The trail is 696 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Thom?
      Mount Thom is a very popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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