Los Angeles Motorcycle Rides: The Best Roads

The classics

The roads Los Angeles riders name first.

Numbers match the map. Where one's already in Rippin', it links straight to it.

Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)

MountainScenic

The LA classic: 60-plus miles from La Cañada Flintridge up into the San Gabriels.

Watch for Gravel, traffic over the double yellow, winter closures and enforcement.
In Rippin’ Angeles Crest 5 · 6.9 mi →
The Malibu canyons

TechnicalShort

Latigo, Mulholland, Decker and Topanga: short, steep canyon roads between PCH and the valley.

Watch for Cyclists, blind corners and weekend enforcement.
In Rippin’ Latigo Canyon rd · 5.8 mi →
Mount Baldy Road

MountainClimb

A tight climb out of Claremont up to the ski lifts.

Watch for Narrow lanes, gravel and snow season.
In Rippin’ Mount Baldy · 7.3 mi →
Ortega Highway (CA-74)

Sweepers

Orange County to Lake Elsinore through the Santa Ana Mountains.

Watch for It's a commuter road too. Ride it off-peak.
In Rippin’ Ortega Highway Run · 28.1 mi →
Santiago, Live Oak & Trabuco Canyons

Close to townMeetup

OC's canyon loop, with Cook's Corner as the meet spot.

Watch for Cyclists and weekend crowds at Cook's.
In Rippin’ Live Oak Canyon · 4.9 mi →
Big Tujunga Canyon Road

Twisty

The quieter way into the San Gabriels from Sunland.

Watch for Rockfall and shaded corners that stay damp.

Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.

In Rippin' now

51 roads you can ride and rank today.

Every one was added by a rider and checked by a person on our team. Each opens on Rippin' Live with the route, distance and leaderboard. How roads get added.

See them on the live map, with meets and poker stops →

Before you ride

What locals would tell you.

Go early. Canyon traffic and enforcement build by late morning on weekends.
Check closures first. Angeles Crest closes in winter and after storms; Caltrans QuickMap has the status.
The Malibu canyons are short and busy. Cyclists and blind corners mean leaving real margin.
Ortega is a commuter road. Avoid rush hours and expect impatient traffic.

Ride it with Rippin'

Record it, rank it, bring the crew.

Record the ride. Tap Record and ride. Every mile pays points, and segments time themselves.
Loop a road to claim turf. Ride a loop and the territory inside it is yours until someone takes it.
Plan it with your squad. Meet spot, roll-out time and a ping to the riders most likely to say yes.
Add the road we're missing. Draw the start and finish gates in Segments. A person checks it, and approved roads go live with your name on them.

FAQ

Questions riders ask.

What are the best motorcycle roads in Los Angeles?

LA riding means canyons: Angeles Crest and the San Gabriels to the north, the Malibu canyons to the west, and Ortega and Santiago Canyon out of Orange County. The classics on this page: Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2), The Malibu canyons, Mount Baldy Road, Ortega Highway (CA-74), Santiago, Live Oak & Trabuco Canyons, Big Tujunga Canyon Road.

What's a good Los Angeles ride for a newer rider?

PCH through Malibu or Santiago Canyon on a weekday. Save the technical roads for when you're comfortable, and ride them early before traffic builds.

When is the best time to ride around Los Angeles?

Year-round. Mountain roads close for snow and after storms.

Does Rippin' have Los Angeles roads in the app?

Yes. Riders have added 51 roads around Los Angeles so far, each checked by a person on our team and each with a route, distance and leaderboard on Rippin' Live.

Can I add a road that's missing?

Yes. Open Segments in the app, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates, trace the line and send it in. A person on our team checks every road, and approved roads go live with your name on them.

The best motorcycle roads around Los Angeles & Orange County.

The roads Los Angeles riders name first.

Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)

The Malibu canyons

Mount Baldy Road

Ortega Highway (CA-74)

Santiago, Live Oak & Trabuco Canyons

Big Tujunga Canyon Road

51 roads you can ride and rank today.

What locals would tell you.

Record it, rank it, bring the crew.

Questions riders ask.

Ride Los Angeles with Rippin'.