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Griffith Park & Southern Railroad

March 29, 2011
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This is a mile-long 1/3rd scale reproduction of classic American trains of the 20th Century.

STARTING POINT

4400 Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

Car: Take the 5 Freeway and exit at Griffith Park. Head West on Crystal Springs Drive. Parking will be straight ahead.

Transit: Take the 96 Bus and get off at Crystal Springs and Griffith Park. Walk east until reaching the Pony Rides.

NEARBY PARKS

Griffith Park

With over 4,210 acres, this is the largest park in Los Angeles. It offers ample parking and numerous bike paths for the L.A. River.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Griffith Park Pony Rides are nearby.

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