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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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- Los Angeles, California, United States
Hikes in Griffith Park. Griffith Park preserves over 4,200 acres at the east end of the Santa Monica Mountains and is one of America’s largest urban parks. Griffith Park is just five miles from downtown Los Angeles, protecting an area of the “Hollywood Hills” between Interstate 5 and the 101 Freeway.
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.
Ferndell (aka Fern Dell) is a woodsy glen at the lower end of Western Canyon in Griffith Park. Your destination is the historic Griffith Observatory. Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade. There don’t appear to be any designated accessible parking spaces along ...
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- Universal City, California, United States
This trail begins at the Griffith Park Visitor Center and heads up a gravel fire road and follows a wide single track that climbs and drops down a number of steep ridges. The trail intersects and follows an asphalt road that leads to the very top of Griffith Park, right above the Hollywood sign. Be aware of hot weather as there is little to no shade on this hike. Bring water, and hike early or ...
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- Glendale, California, United States
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Hiking into the rugged hills and sparsely developed areas is perhaps one of the most popular forms of recreation in Griffith Park. Hikers may use the entire 53-mile network of trails, fire roads, and bridle paths.
• Partial Closure: A portion of this route, Bee Rock Trail, is temporarily closed. Maps of trails and current information on trail closures and special restrictions are available at the Ranger Station, For more information, call: (323) 913-4688
