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Baldwin Hills and Spruce Goose
Cycling Route
Details
40.9 mi
1,758 ft
As the days get shorter our needs shift to fitting in solid and safe rides after the sun goes down or before its up. This is a ride with two parts. You can do each segment individually or combine them together for the full experience.
The first part take you up Baldwin Hills. Probably the best "Bang for your Buck" climb in LA. Its a short one at .5 miles but it definitely gets spicy towards the top. If you have it in you go for the 5 lap segment. Make sure to be careful on the descent as there are lot of pedestrians that like to use the road as well.
The second part brings you to the Spruce Goose Loop. Undoubtedly one of the west side best kept secrets. This loop is exactly 1 mile long so do as many laps as necessary, just don't loose count! The segment to shoot for here is the 20 lapper. Shouldn't take you more than an hour if you're cooking! Make sure to always check traffic when turning right.
Luft Tips:
Explore around the top of Baldwin Hills Park. There are some great 180* views of the city.
At the Spruce Goose loop you will come across a famous statue by the artist KAWS. Make sure to get a photo for your ride on Strava.
Both locations have water and bathroom facilities.
The first part take you up Baldwin Hills. Probably the best "Bang for your Buck" climb in LA. Its a short one at .5 miles but it definitely gets spicy towards the top. If you have it in you go for the 5 lap segment. Make sure to be careful on the descent as there are lot of pedestrians that like to use the road as well.
The second part brings you to the Spruce Goose Loop. Undoubtedly one of the west side best kept secrets. This loop is exactly 1 mile long so do as many laps as necessary, just don't loose count! The segment to shoot for here is the 20 lapper. Shouldn't take you more than an hour if you're cooking! Make sure to always check traffic when turning right.
Luft Tips:
Explore around the top of Baldwin Hills Park. There are some great 180* views of the city.
At the Spruce Goose loop you will come across a famous statue by the artist KAWS. Make sure to get a photo for your ride on Strava.
Both locations have water and bathroom facilities.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreaseLightning | 0.34 mi | 10 ft | 0.5% |
| EscapeTheHigh | 0.78 mi | 26 ft | 0.7% |
| Greasier Lightning | 0.52 mi | 10 ft | 0.4% |
| Venice Blvd - Wade to Cent | 0.34 mi | 10 ft | 0.6% |
| Venice sprint - Cent to Ingle | 0.33 mi | 20 ft | 0.7% |
| Frogger 4 East Bound | 2.07 mi | 26 ft | 0.2% |
| Venice Sprint Cent to Mtn View | 0.24 mi | 10 ft | 0.7% |
| La river to Sawtelle | 0.31 mi | -10 ft | -0.5% |
| Sepulveda2Culver | 1.71 mi | 49 ft | 0.5% |
| Sepulveda - Midway Mash | 0.55 mi | 20 ft | 0.5% |
| Venice sprint | 0.33 mi | 7 ft | 0.3% |
| Overland2Train | 1.04 mi | 30 ft | 0.5% |
| Overland to downtown culver cluster | 0.71 mi | 13 ft | 0.4% |
| ParkSprint | 0.22 mi | 7 ft | 0.4% |
| Construction Constriction | 0.29 mi | -3 ft | -0.0% |
| Hi RN DEB!!! | 0.28 mi | -10 ft | -0.6% |
| baby climb | 0.21 mi | 115 ft | 10.3% |
| Hetzler Rd to first gate. | 0.27 mi | 177 ft | 12.0% |
| Baldwin Hills Park | 0.55 mi | 305 ft | 10.3% |
| Baldwin Up'n'Down | 1.04 mi | 308 ft | 0.3% |
| Circle to Gate | 0.18 mi | 102 ft | 10.4% |
| Balwin HIll: Mid-Gate to Top | 0.23 mi | 135 ft | 11.0% |
| Baldwin Hill DH | 0.48 mi | -302 ft | -11.7% |