Los Angeles, boasting an average temperature of around 65 degrees year-round, almost always offers ideal bike riding weather, the sprawling metropolis is comprised of 88 different cities teeming with diverse bikeway options. Now, upon first glance, this may seem overwhelming when you’re simply trying to find the perfect place to ride off some of those calories, but thankfully Woodland Hills Magazine is here to take the guesswork out of planning and putting together the top spots to cycle with a breathtaking view.

Indeed, from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Santa Monica Mountains and all spots in between, cyclists of all experience levels and ages have enjoyed biking around the Los Angeles area. Beyond being great exercise, biking provides a compelling reason to get outside and even serves as an environmentally-friendly way for commuters to get about. According to recent LADOT reports, biking has increased 22 percent citywide compared to reports from 2017 – and that’s nothing to sneeze at.

If you’re new to biking in Woodland Hills but don’t know where to start, consider the following options for a workout you won’t forget.

Laskey Mesa Trail, situated in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, boasts a 5.2-mile loop trail that’s generally considered to be a “moderately challenging” route, taking an average of two hours and eight minutes to complete. Laskey Mesa Trail remains a very popular area for bird watching, hiking, and horseback riding, as well, so you’ll likely encounter other visitors with different interests while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Serrania Ride Trail, situated in beautiful Serrania Park, offers a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail also, like the aforementioned Laskey Mesa Trail, and is considered a “moderately challenging” route, taking an average of an hour and nine minutes to complete. Enjoy somewhat challenging routes on hills as you take on the first steep section before casually gliding to Mulholland’s dirt road, which you can continue on. For a breathtaking view of Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley, Serrania Ride Trail cannot be beaten. Open year-round with dogs welcome (some areas permit them to be off-leash, so be aware of this when planning your bike ride).

Corbin Canyon Trail, located in Corbin Canyon Park, offers a two-mile loop trail that’s generally considered an “easy route,” taking an average of 45 minutes to complete. Though it’s become a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running as well, you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of the day. Often called “short, easy, flat and beautiful” by the myriad of bike enthusiasts who frequent the spot, Corbin Canyon Trail is quickly becoming many Woodland Hills residents’ favorite everyday path, allowing them to “out and back” or even off-trail to other random trails in the area. Open year-round and ideal to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some spots.

Orange Line Busway Bike Path, situated near Canoga Park’s Orange Line Busway, is a good choice when taking the kids on a ride, given it’s one of the safer options around Woodland Hills. This bike path runs along the Orange Line Busway that takes you from North Hollywood to Balboa Park, and beyond into Woodland Hills itself, offering wide lanes, clearly-marked routes, and clean grounds. The path is pretty standard in terms of even level for most of the way, and there are red lights that force you to stop about every mile – at first, you’ll wonder what this is about, but then you’ll recognize this to be an ideal place to rest. While not as scenic as the other trails/paths on our list, Orange Line Busway Bike Path offers a safe alternative for all members of the family.  

Sepulveda Dam Bike Path, located at 6335 Woodley Avenue in Van Nuys, is the perfect practice ground for beginners looking to indulge in not only biking but inline skating, as well, given the plethora of flat surfaces adorning the spot. Come during a weekday and enjoy the solitude away from more heavily visited parks and trails in the area, all while random dancers and extreme bikers do their thing. If you plan to be at the dam for quite some time – such as until the park closes – prepare for a 25-minute walk from the Sepulveda Wildlife Area parking lot, but consider this: you can find a lot of bike paths in L.A., but a chance to get up close and personal with a dam at the same time? That’s something truly unique.

Caballero Canyon Trail, located in Topanga State Park, offers everything from different trails for different types of workouts to pretty flowers and spectacular views of the San Fernando Valley once you reach the top. Protected by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservatory, this unspoiled land tucked in the middle of suburbia reminds us how beautiful the Valley truly is, with several trails throughout the area being steeper than others and one of the most popular trails following the wash/creek bed lined by gorgeous sycamore trees. Often called “very ‘Zen’ and relaxing,” Caballero Canyon Trail boasts various routes that loop around or end at an entrance/exit of the canyon, making for quite the beautiful and straightforward hiking or biking experience. Good for kids, dogs are allowed, and plenty of bike parking, street parking, and private lot parking.

You’ve tackled all the best hikes in L.A. and want to cover more ground on wheels instead – yet a scenic drive seems just a tad too lazy. It’s time to hit Woodland Hills’ best bike trails, so grab your helmet, pack a few snacks – including bottles of water – and start pedaling along the aforementioned routes…all complete with awesome views.