Los Angeles trails

Starting from Canyon Drive in Griffith Park, the route enters Brush Canyon on the broad Brush Canyon Trail, leaving the Bronson Canyon area behind as it rises through open chaparral, dry ravine scenery, and the wooded-looking folds of the Hollywood Hills. Higher up, the trail bends across the hillside to meet…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,447 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,634 ft

The hike to the Hollywood Sign via Innsdale Trail and Mount Lee Drive offers an up-close experience with this iconic landmark, providing panoramic views of Los Angeles, the expansive Lake Hollywood Reservoir and the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the natural beauty of Griffith…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 978 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,631 ft

The Brush Canyon Trail and Mulholland Fire Road offer hikers a scenic journey through Griffith Park, culminating in a close-up view of the iconic Hollywood Sign. Along the way, hikers can enjoy panoramic vistas of Los Angeles, including downtown skyscrapers, the San Fernando Valley, and, on clear days, the…

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,243 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,276 ft

The Griffith Observatory Loop via the East and West Observatory Trails in Griffith Park offers hikers a rewarding experience with panoramic views of Los Angeles. Along the route, one can observe the iconic Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, and the expansive Los Angeles skyline. The trails also provide…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 682 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,132 ft

The Skull Rock and Temescal Falls Loop in Topanga State Park offers hikers a diverse experience, featuring lush shaded trails, exposed steep climbs, and gorgeous ocean views. Along the route, you'll encounter the intriguing Skull Rock formation, which resembles a skull, and a small cascade known as Temescal…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,099 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft

Hiking from Canyon Drive via Brush Canyon and Mulholland Trails in Griffith Park offers an immersive journey through the natural landscapes leading up to the iconic Hollywood Sign perched on Mount Lee. Along the trail, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of Los Angeles, including sights of the Griffith…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,417 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,634 ft

This trail to Tom LaBonge Panorama offers a moderately challenging hike in Griffith Park, winding through scenic vistas with views of Mount Hollywood, Taco Peak, and the iconic Hollywood Sign. The trail provides a rewarding panoramic perspective of Los Angeles, including landmarks like the Griffith Park Old…

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,512 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,568 ft

The Runyon Canyon Park Loop via West and East Trails offers hikers panoramic views of Los Angeles, including the iconic Hollywood Sign and the sprawling cityscape. Along the trail, visitors can observe native flora such as black sage and California sagebrush, and may encounter local wildlife like hawks and…

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 768 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,257 ft

Hike from Lake Hollywood to Griffith Observatory via Burbank Peak Trail, Burbank Peak, Aileen Getty Ridge Trail, Cathuenga Peak, Hugh Hefner Overlook, Mount Lee, Hollywood Sign, Mount Lee Drive, Mulholland Trail, Mount Hollywood Drive and West Observatory Road in the Griffith Park. #Hiking #Hollywood #Nature…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,621 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,729 ft

The Glendale Peak and Mount Hollywood Loop in Griffith Park offers hikers panoramic views of Los Angeles, including the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, and the downtown skyline. The trail traverses diverse landscapes, from shaded paths to open ridges, providing a varied hiking experience. Along the…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 896 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,503 ft

The Los Leones Trail and East Topanga Fire Road offer an excellent opportunity to experience the diverse beauty of Topanga State Park. Starting from the lush and shaded Los Leones Canyon, hikers are treated to a variety of vegetation, from coastal sage scrub to oak woodlands, with stunning vistas of the…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,211 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,266 ft

Hike on the Verdugo Mountains via Village Avenue Trail, La Tuna Peak, Chandler Mtrwy, Boy Scout Camp, Verdugo Motorway, Verdugo Crest Trail, Tree of Life, Wildhos Saddle, Verdugo Peak, Mesa Lila Road, Mount Thom and Las Flores Motorway. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 14.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,852 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,104 ft

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 991 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,844 ft

Mountain Bike via Venice Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach and East Topanga Fire Road in Santa Monica National Mountains Recreation Area. #MTB #Beach #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #City #Nature

Distance: 29.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,932 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,115 ft

Loop hike through Griffith Park via Bronson Caves Trail, The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Overlook and Western Canyon Road. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Overlook

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 928 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,175 ft

Loop hike to Skull Rock and Temescal Falls via Temescal Ridge Trail and Temescal Canyon Trail in Topanga State Park #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Loop #Rock #Waterfall #Ocean

Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,112 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,401 ft

Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Canyon #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature #Topanga

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,142 ft

Hike to Mount Lee and Hollywood Sign via Brush Canyon Trail, Mulholland Trail and Mount Lee Drive. #Hiking #Mountain #Hollywood #Forest #Nature #Canyon

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,230 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,640 ft

Runyon Canyon Park. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Forest #Nature #City

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,250 ft

Hike to Hollywood Sign Viewpoint via Brush Canyon Trail and Mulholland Trail in Griffith Park #Hiking #Mountain #City

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,342 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,276 ft

Loop hike from Pacific Palisades to Temescal Falls on the Temescal Canyon Trail in the Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #River #Forest #Mountain #Park #Pacific #Ocean

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 932 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,138 ft

Via East and West Trails in Runyon Canyon Park #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Forest #City

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 853 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,250 ft

Loop hike through Runyon Canyon Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Park #Hollywood #City

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 928 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,266 ft

Loop hike through Toyon Canyon Landfill in Griffith Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Park

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,093 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,125 ft

Loop hike in the Griffith Park. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Nature #Mountain #Forest #Hollywood

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 571 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,053 ft

Loop hike around Hollywood Reservoir. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Hollywood #Nature #Forest

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 492 ft • Maximum elevation: 846 ft

Loop hike in Griffith Park to abandoned mountaintop pool and nearby. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Nature #Forest #Mountain

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,827 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,181 ft

Hike via Innsdale Trail and Mount Lee Drive in Griffith Park #Hiking #Mountain #City

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,047 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,640 ft

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 131 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,037 ft

Hike to Wisdom Tree at Burbank Peak in Griffith Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 653 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,614 ft

Morning Hike

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 758 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,066 ft

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 125 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,096 ft

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 279 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,988 ft

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 131 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,214 ft

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 95 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,086 ft

Distance: 14.4 mi • Elevation gain: 623 ft • Maximum elevation: 112 ft

Distance: 2.2 mi • Elevation gain: 144 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,083 ft

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 49 ft • Maximum elevation: 381 ft

Lunch Ride

Distance: 7.8 mi • Elevation gain: 184 ft • Maximum elevation: 830 ft

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 69 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,099 ft

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,375 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,254 ft

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 98 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,158 ft

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,073 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,844 ft

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,211 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,818 ft

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 79 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,083 ft

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 115 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,161 ft

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 194 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,089 ft

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 75 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,060 ft

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 82 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,214 ft

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 62 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,096 ft

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 82 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,214 ft

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 164 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,129 ft

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 59 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,168 ft

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 66 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,168 ft