Pasadena Cycling Routes
Pasadena's Best Road Cycling Routes
Flintridge 20 miles loop (20.9 mi / 33.71 km)
The 33 km Pasadena loop is an intense ride which will take you away from the hustle-bustle of the city to the calmness of the La Canada Flintridge. In this ride you will experience different types of terrains ranging from flat road to a steep elevation of 1568.24 ft or 478 m. The hour and a half ride will take you to the famous Rose Bowl stadium and with that you will have a chance to take a small break at the famous Norton Simon Museum and Tournament House.
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Angeles Crest to Mount Wilson (40.2 mi / 64.72 km)
This path is very scenic with the canyon of the Angeles Crest highway and observation of Mt. Wilson. The first 9.2 to 19.5 meters (5.8 to 12.2 miles) are unpaved routes, providing a more thrilling experience to the ride. Passing by the unpaved paths, the famous Mount Wilson observatory is coming up. Take a little break with a sip of coffee in the cafe by the observatory and enjoy the fantastic view of nature.
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Azusa Climb Out and Back ( 52.6 mi / 84.74 km)
Enjoy the Azusa peak with the change in elevation from 42.5 km on the way out and back. The elevation goes all the way up to 511 meters, with a fantastic view of San Gabriel Valley from the top of the peak. Great for those who want to take a while by the summit and relax. Climb through the oaks and enjoy nature. The route is very well organized, providing a more relaxing riding experience.
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Big Tujunga Canyon Loop ( 48.5 mi / 78.04 km)
This loop is for vacationists who wan
t to get lost in the wilderness of the Californian jungle. This 78 km loop will slowly take you away from Central Pasadena to the outskirts of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, where you can enjoy the best that California has to offer. The terrain in this 3 hours ride will vary from flatlands to a steep elevation of 1,111 m or 3645 ft. The best part about this loop is visiting Descanso botanical gardens where you can enjoy natural ponds and a wide variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables.
t to get lost in the wilderness of the Californian jungle. This 78 km loop will slowly take you away from Central Pasadena to the outskirts of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, where you can enjoy the best that California has to offer. The terrain in this 3 hours ride will vary from flatlands to a steep elevation of 1,111 m or 3645 ft. The best part about this loop is visiting Descanso botanical gardens where you can enjoy natural ponds and a wide variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables.
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