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1.3 miles
Distance
-502 ft
Descent
00:14:49
Avg time
-502 ft
Altitude change
1,177 ft
Altitude min
1,679 ft
Altitude max
1,679 ft
Altitude start
1,178 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:14:49
Avg time

Mt. Lee Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Griffith Park
    Glendale, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The famous climb up to the Hollywood sign

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Lee Drive located?
      Mt. Lee Drive is located in Griffith Park, Glendale, California, United States. It is part of the Griffith Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.13458, -118.32156.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Lee Drive?
      The trail has 502 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,177 ft to 1,679 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Lee Drive a point to point trail?
      Mt. Lee Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Lee Drive?
      Mt. Lee Drive is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Lee Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Lee Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Lee Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Lee Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt. Lee Drive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Mt. Lee Drive. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Lee Drive?
      Mt. Lee Drive is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,272 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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