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Explore›Los Angeles›Routes›Silver Lake → Los Feliz

Silver Lake to Los Feliz by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 2.4 mi and takes about 15 min, with 58% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is hilly, with 187 ft of climbing in total.

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SuperSafe™

via West Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Drive and Rodney Drive

15 min
58% QuietHilly

2.4 mi

CLIMB▲ 187 ft
DESCENT▼ 62 ft
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Why this route?

Detours around the busy West Sunset Boulevard. The SuperSafe route mostly follows quiet streets like Effie Street and Bates Avenue, keeping you off the main roads. It’s about a minute longer than the direct route, but offers a more relaxed ride.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™2.4 mi · 15 min
66
Direct2.2 mi · 14 min
66
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids West Sunset Boulevard

    Busier roads or shared paths

ELEVATION

187 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 131 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ 125 ftDirect 128 ft

About this route

Starting your ride in Silver Lake, the SuperSafe™ route to Los Feliz covers 2.4 mi in about 15 minutes. This hilly journey involves a climb of 187 ft and a descent of 62 ft. You'll enjoy a quieter ride, with about 58% of the route on calm streets. Begin on West Sunset Boulevard, then pass through Sunset Triangle Plaza and Effie Street. Continue along Myra Avenue and Fountain Avenue, eventually reaching Rodney Drive, Franklin Avenue, and Dracena Drive as you approach Los Feliz.

Compared to the direct route, SuperSafe™ adds just 1 minute to your journey, offering a more peaceful experience by avoiding the busier West Sunset Boulevard. The direct route is slightly shorter at 2.2 mi and takes about 14 minutes, with about 52% on busier roads. SuperSafe™ finishes on Rodney Drive, Franklin Avenue, and Dracena Drive, providing a calmer approach to Los Feliz.

The route, street by street

  1. West Sunset BoulevardSome traffic
    0.6 mi
  2. Sunset Triangle PlazaSome traffic
    1267 ft
  3. Effie StreetQuiet streets
    1022 ft
  4. Myra AvenueSome traffic
    302 ft
  5. Fountain Avenue

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Silver Lake to Los Feliz?

About 15 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.4 mi. The most direct route is 2.2 mi and takes about 14 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Silver Lake to Los Feliz?

SuperSafe™ goes via West Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Drive and Rodney Drive. 58% 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 Silver Lake to Los Feliz hilly?

Yes. It climbs 187 ft in total and has at least one steep stretch.

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 Silver Lake.

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.

More routes nearby

  • Los Feliz → KoreatownStarts in Los Feliz
  • Koreatown → Silver LakeEnds in Silver Lake
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  • Echo Park → Downtown Los AngelesNearby
Busy road
429 ft
  • Bates AvenueQuiet streets
    864 ft
  • Sunset DriveQuiet streets
    1555 ft
  • Hollywood BoulevardQuiet streets
    1107 ft
  • Rodney DriveQuiet streets
    2029 ft
  • Franklin AvenueSome traffic
    157 ft
  • Dracena DriveQuiet streets
    897 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
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