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  3. …Los Angeles
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“A huge mountain bike playground with a vast combination of trails, loops and connectors. ”

Dave Gregg
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12.0

Miles

19.4

KM

60%

Singletrack

1,331' 406 m

High

551' 168 m

Low

2,038' 621 m

Up

2,037' 621 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Watch for the new "Preferred Parking" zones on and around Beverly Blvd. Open from sunrise to sunset only. Lots of hikers and bikers, with the occasional horse. No public bathrooms. Usually closed for 48 hours after a good rain.

Overview

This complex of trails and loops are tailor-made to put together in a ton of fun and interesting combinations. There's tree-covered singletrack; darting, hill-side singletrack; a fast, smooth, freeway-like stretch of pure speed, and plenty of drops and switchbacks. With the exception of 7th St Loop and Escalator the climbs are wide, easy fire roads.

Description

The most popular combination for weekend warriors at Turnull is to park along Beverly Blvd / Friends Ave, watching for the "Preferred Parking" zones. Take Rose Hills Fire Rd to the top, and past the rusted, graffiti-covered water tower. Then down the back-side, to the awesome drop of 7th St Loop. The tree-covered climb back to the top is a hidden SoCal gem, especially on those hot days. Climb back up to the rusted tower and take your last break before going down 3-B's. But be careful, it's like a freeway for hikers.

For extra credit, figure out ways to incorporate the other trails: Cow Trail, Rattlesnake, Escalator, Freeway, Tank Fire Rd.

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Dave Gregg
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  3.6 from 44 votes

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  3.6 from 44 votes
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Looking westward from the trailhead, enjoy a phenomenal view down the valley.
Mar 6, 2017 near Whittier, CA
Turnball Canyon Trail Guide.
Oct 20, 2018 near Haciend…, CA
Shaded by trees and the north facing slope, this trail is like being in Lord of the Rings.
Feb 8, 2014 near Avocado…, CA
Rattlesnake and Native Oak trails.
Jan 3, 2017 near Haciend…, CA
Cow Trail - Turnbull Canyon, Whittier, CA
Feb 29, 2020 near Whittier, CA
It's all downhill from here.... NOT!
Feb 16, 2020 near Avocado…, CA

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Oct 7, 2023
Dave Gregg
Trails are in good shape. Double tracks are now single tracks due to overgrowth. Fire roads recently graded and smoothed. 12mi — 1h 45m
Dec 26, 2022
Pablo H.
quiet day... not a lot of crowd 10.9mi — 1h 13m
Aug 19, 2022
Harvey Chou
Nov 8, 2021
Andres Huerta
Oct 28, 2021
Francisco Gonzalez-Franco
Jun 11, 2021
Scotty Walker
Starting to get hot. Trails are dusty and the plant life has browned. The Horse Trail Descent is the best part of the ride over here.
May 18, 2021
Anthony Seguin
Apr 2, 2021
Gio Marcial

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