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Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in all of North America, and the second-largest city park in California. The area is famous for its Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory, and for its spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Mountains. There are many hiking trails in the area for all types of hikers.
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Apr 2, 2020 · This 1,625-foot peak is a star of Griffith Park with panoramic views that can be reached from Griffith Observatory on a steep 1.4-mile hike or a scenic 2.65-mile trek and from lower in the park in Western Canyon for a hike of around 4.2 miles. 1.4 - 4.8 miles. 500 - 925 feet.
TrailDescriptionDistanceLocation446Burbank Peak This out and back hike ...1.6 miles 740 feet447Cahuenga Peak This out and back hike ...3 miles 875 feet450Mount Lee and the Hollywood Sign via ...4.6 miles 750 feet451Hollywood Sign - Hollywood Reservoir Loop ...5.4 - 7.4 miles 1,070 feet- Brush Canyon Trail. This Griffith Park hike is 5.2 miles in length (to Tyrolean Tanks out and back) and is one of the routes you can take to the famous Hollywood sign.
- Mount Hollywood. Another one of the best Griffith Park hikes is one of the prominent peaks of the park! Hiking to Mount Hollywood’s peak soaring at 1,625 feet in the air will not only offer you a nice bit of outdoor recreational exercise but panoramic views from the top with views of the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory, the surrounding San Gabriel Mountains, and of course views of Downtown Los Angeles and the skyline.
- Hollyridge Trail. This is another Griffith Park hiking trail that happens to be the most popular way to see the Hollywood Sign up close and one of the most popular things to do in Los Angeles.
- Griffith Observatory to the Hollywood Sign. If you want to take the “long way” to the Hollywood Sign taking in the adventure along the way, this Griffith Park hiking trail is the one for you.
Dec 7, 2018 · The short trail through Ferndell in Griffith Park is an out-of-the-ordinary walking path for Los Angeles, bordering a stream that nourishes tropical plants under the shade of sycamores. Even when other parts of Griffith Park dry out and turn brown, Ferndell stays lush and green, thanks to the recycled water it receives from Griffith Observatory ...
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- Fern Dell Drive, Los Angeles, 90068, CA
Apr 12, 2023 · 3. Ferndell to the West Observatory Loop Trail to Griffith Observatory. This short trail that encompasses Ferndell in Griffith Park is one of the most unique hiking trails in the whole of Los Angeles. The trail is known for the very relaxing shade of sycamores that protects you against the heat of the sun.
