Cycling in Hansen Dam Recreation Area, Los Angeles

Cycling in Hansen Dam Recreation Area

Hansen Dam Recreation Area is a 4.7 km² nature reserve on Los Angeles's north side. Of the rides Remap built, 16 ride at least 3.0 km inside it. Pick how far you want to ride.

Checked 23 October 2026

Terrain

10% forest, 6% park

Surface

0% unpaved

Climb

90 to 1,068 m up

Routes

16, 18.9 to 83.1 km

Getting there

Every route here starts from one of these stations.

Balboa & Jolette Bus stop on the west edge. 2 routes start here, 0 to 94 m away.

Foothill / Saluda Bus stop on the east edge. 2 routes start here, 1 m away.

Nordhoff/Louise Bus stop on the west edge. 2 routes start here, 0 to 353 m away.

San Fernando / Lankershim Bus stop on the south edge. 2 routes start here, 12 m away.

Ventura/Avenida Hacienda Bus stop on the south west edge. 2 routes start here, 1 m away.

Glenoaks / Vaughn Bus stop on the north west edge. 1 route starts here, 21 m away.

Nordhoff Bus stop on the west edge. 1 route starts here, 2 m away.

North Hollywood Metro station on the south edge. 1 route starts here, 3 m away.

San Fernando / Pierce Bus stop on the west edge. 1 route starts here, 2 m away.

Santiago Express - Pacoima Bus stop on the west edge. 1 route starts here, 14 m away.

Sun Valley Station on the south edge. 1 route starts here, 4 m away.

The best ride in Hansen Dam Recreation Area, 20 km

From San Fernando / Lankershim

Ranked first of 5 rides of this length in Hansen Dam Recreation Area.

20.1 km about 1 h 00 116 m up 22% through nature

Starts at San Fernando / Lankershim bus stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Los Angeles

Through nature 22%median 9%

Quiet streets 67%median 78%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 4.1 km

Away from traffic 90%median 89%

Views 9%median 0%

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2 From San Fernando / Pierce18.9 km 90 m up 23% natureStarts at San Fernando / Pierce bus stop 3 From Glenoaks / Vaughn21.6 km 130 m up 21% natureStarts at Glenoaks / Vaughn bus stop

Cycling in Hansen Dam Recreation Area

Getting there

The best ride in Hansen Dam Recreation Area, 20 km

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