Near Verdugo Motorway
View from the top near the KROQ antenna, looking southwest at Griffith Park with Downtown LA off to the left.
Near Verdugo Motorway
This is your summit goal. The highest peak in the Verdugo Mountains
Near Verdugo Motorway
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Near Verdugo Motorway
Looking South from atop Vital Link Trail
Near Verdugo Motorway
Experimental Forest atop Vital Link Trail

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Verdugo Motorway

3.0 (4 Ratings)
An arterial fire road linking various radio towers and multiple fire roads and trails.
6.4
mi
Distance
905
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.45mi
Distance
905ft
Elevation Gain
1,309ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,091ft
High Point
2,059ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Verdugo Motorway provides a "main route" along the ridgeline from where it travels north from the Beaudry South Motorway. The long fire road connects with a number of tower installations, fire roads, and trails. The terrain it follows is notably rolling, but the grades remain mild and the views are excellent.

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