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Explore›Los Angeles›Routes›Echo Park → Downtown Los Angeles

Echo Park to Downtown Los Angeles by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 3.5 mi and takes about 23 min, with 41% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 52 ft of climbing.

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SuperSafe™

via North Beaudry Avenue, West 2nd Street and cycleway

23 min
41% QuietMostly Flat

3.5 mi

CLIMB▲ 52 ft
DESCENT▼ 190 ft
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Detours around busy Glendale Boulevard, taking North Beaudry Avenue and Bellevue Avenue instead. The SuperSafe route keeps you mostly on quieter streets, while the direct route has a lot of busy roads. It's also about two minutes longer, but offers a more pleasant ride.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™3.5 mi · 23 min
Direct3 mi · 19 min
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids Glendale Boulevard and West 2nd Street

    Busier roads or shared paths

ELEVATION

52 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 0 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ -138 ftDirect -121 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Echo Park to Downtown Los Angeles covers 3.5 mi and takes about 23 minutes. This mostly flat ride includes a climb of 52 ft and a descent of 190 ft, making it a comfortable journey for most cyclists. About 41% of the route is on quiet streets, providing a more relaxed experience. Starting on Park Avenue, the ride continues along Echo Park Avenue and Bellevue Avenue, before reaching North Beaudry Avenue and finishing on West 2nd Street.

Compared to the direct route, which is 3 mi and takes about 19 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds about 3 minutes to your journey. However, it avoids the busier Glendale Boulevard and West 2nd Street, offering a calmer ride. The journey concludes on Bellevue Avenue, North Beaudry Avenue, and West 2nd Street, bringing you into Downtown Los Angeles. This makes SuperSafe™ a great choice for those who prefer a quieter ride, even if it takes a little longer.

The route, street by street

  1. Park AvenueSome traffic
    965 ft
  2. Echo Park AvenueSome traffic
    1948 ft
  3. Bellevue AvenueSome traffic
    1644 ft
  4. Unnamed pathQuiet streets
    1386 ft
  5. Bellevue Avenue

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Echo Park to Downtown Los Angeles?

About 23 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.5 mi. The most direct route is 3 mi and takes about 19 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Echo Park to Downtown Los Angeles?

SuperSafe™ goes via North Beaudry Avenue, West 2nd Street and cycleway. 41% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Echo Park to Downtown Los Angeles hilly?

Not really. It climbs 52 ft in total, with no steep stretches.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Echo Park.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Los Angeles map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's Los Angeles map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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895 ft
  • North Beaudry AvenueSome traffic
    0.6 mi
  • West 2nd StreetQuiet streets
    0.7 mi
  • CyclewayQuiet streets
    0.9 mi
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
    How SuperSafe™ works →
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