This hike is not for the faint of heart. I believe it's a full 7 miles if you do the entire loop…read morebut we ended up taking a shorter route which made it a total of 5 miles. I've attempted this hike once before and failed to do the loop as I started later in the day and wasn't able to finish it; however, I just recently went again with a few of my friends and this time was able to accomplish it within, I want to say 3-4 hours? I wasn't tracking it but it was a good hike--recommend going early to beat the heat or maybe in the afternoon so it's not hot. My only recommendation is to take the path on the right first when you come across the split at the Beaudry Loop since there's shading from the trees and it's much easier, as it felt like it was a steady incline. Also, when coming back down from the other side, it was steeper but much easier to come down than to hike uphill, which I did the first time I did this hike. A great, challenging hike for anyone who is currently looking for new places to climb. Due to the fires in Eaton Canyon and Malibu, there are less options to trek at the moment but this is a solid choice. This is nestled in a neighborhood so you'll end up parking your car either at the front entrance or in front of other people's homes. Will definitely come back again next time to conquer the full trail but with more ample time of course.

May your trails be long, crooked, lonesome, rugged leading to the most magnificent view. Now…read morewithout further ado let's begin this glorious hike review. ;D Beaudry Loop Hike is a 5.5-mile loop trail located in Verdugo Mt near La Cresenta and Glendale, California. The trail is moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. Also, it has other interconnected trails within the loop. BLH is a popular area for hiking, mountain biking, dog walking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Furthermore, this loop trail has an elevation gain of 1,515 feet that provide gorgeous view of LA and surrounding cities. I hiked this loop trail on a cool Tuesday (12/06) morning where very little to no hikers on the trail. As you go deeper into the trail's bosom, you will see some wild plants and flowers and other creatures. The trails are very wide, well kept and has adequate shade on certain parts. The entrance of Beaudry Loop trail (intersection of Beaudry Terrace and Beaudry blvd) is somewhat hidden but a yellow metal thick gate is where you enter. There is one thing certain that no quiescent mind hiking this trailhead. As for parking, there are plenty of street parking around the neighborhood. In this voluminous review, it's time to make a conclusion. Overall, I enjoyed hiking this trail and it's magnificent view from the summit. I wholeheartedly recommend this trail.

Hiking is a passion and love affair with me. I love the outdoors and enjoying nature. This is a…read morespot that allows peace of mind and a true enjoyment of the natural area. The joys of walking, running as well as biking can be enjoyed at this spot. Bring your dogs as well and show them the outdoors as they will enjoy it.

Easy hike. Beginner trail. Parking in the street. Started 6am no one on trail. No shade, go early…read moreif you don't like hikes in the sun.

It seems like there is some confusion about which location this yelp page is for. The address…read morelisted in the one on Entrada Rd in Topanga, which is the one I am reviewing. Anyhow, if you approach eagle rock from Trippet Ranch parking area in Topanga it's a nice (actually very challenging) uphill route to Eagle Rock. Absolutely worth taking a break at the top, you can walk out on the giant rocks for a great view. Some reviews call the uphill part moderate/ not too bad. I guess I am more out of shape than those people, it can be rough! Best part is the way back is all downhill!

When coming here make sure you do research prior and find the actual location. Where ever the…read moredirection took me, was not accurate. Saw this sign so thought it was correct. I walked down to the dead end found a very skinny narrow trail. Thinking this was it I started walking however after 20 min of seeing different paths all leading to different "No trespassing" signs I started getting over it. I didn't see one single person here and Again the trail was so narrow at one point it felt like it was falling apart beneath me. I even got lost at one point. I definitely didn't go the correct way. Someone before Mentioned this yelp page was a mess and I one hundred percent agree. I read several Yelps trying to see any information on if I was in the right spot or not and I knew I wasn't but I couldn't find where the right place was. Do your research first people. Clearly I went to the wrong place.

SHUTTLE AWAY!!…read more Continuing the Conditioning Hike Series of reviews. Several months ago, me and The Crew were headed to the backcountry on a strenuous backpacking trip. To prepare, I wanted to do some conditioning hikes to decrease my chances of having to be airlifted out. This was one of the trails I did several times prior to the trip. Back when I was a wee hiker, The Crew planned a shuttle hike. What the heck is a shuttle hike?!?!?! STATS: Distance: 6.5 miles Time: 2.5-3 hours Elevation Gain: 1700 ft. Rating: Intermediate, not for beginners Trail: Fire Road, Non-maintained Fire Road and Single Track w/very little shade. Just northeast of Griffith Park lie the Verdugo Mountains. Like Griffith Park, there are a freakton of trails, some are maintained and well-traveled, some are not. Like the trails at Griffith Park, the trails in the Verdugo's are not all that shaded, and it gets super hot haulin yourself up an ascent to capture a 180+ view of the city below, not to mention, watch as planes arrive and depart Bob Hope Airport, as the sun sets. If the air is clear enough, you can see the sun dipping itself into the ocean as its glow illuminates on the water. Fast forward years of hiking with The Crew, I learned quickly and almost the hard way what a shuttle hike entailed. I also learned that I'm not the only one who goes through this growing pain. Anywhoo, while hikes are up and back, or in and out, or point A to point A, where the starting and ending points are the same, a shuttle hike is a one-way hike and takes a more planning and organizing than a one-way hike. Everyone meets with their cars at the ending point, hikers pile into as few cars as possible, and carpool to the starting point/trailhead. The route mapped out should lead hikers back to the initial meeting point and drive those whose cars parked at the trailhead are carpooled back. Most often, The Crew does shuttle, or loop likes, one-way is typically on backpacking trips. The Skyline trail is in the Verdugo's, and just as every trail, can be one-way, however, The Crew makes it a car shuttle hike. So we left some cars at our initial meeting point, in this case, Brand Park. A short ride down the street and around the bend, to a residential area is where we began our hike. The track is overgrown and a bit challenging in a few spots, but rewards hikers with some outstanding scenes of the Burbank and Glendale areas, and a nice steady incline, great for conditioning. The trail back down to our cars is the rutted firebreak that connects Beaudry to the library and can be a bit dangerous, but there are other, safer trails that lead back to the Brand Park, should you choose to do a car shuttle. Otherwise, y'all can return the same way you came, and make it a one-way hike. DISCLAIMER: Hiking is not something that can be taken lightly. It can be life-threatening as you see and hear on the news, people die or get lost all time. Please, if you are going to hike, never go alone and prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Remember when going for a hike, no matter how short you think it may be, always be prepared. Carry at least two liters of water for every five miles (more if the weather is warm), protein bar, nuts, and electrolytes. Wear sturdy lug sole shoes and protective clothing. Some areas the weather can change quicker than a firefighter can put on his gear. It is also very important, always always always let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Lastly, have fun when you hike it up.

Start on Via Montana, east of Country Club Drive. The trailhead is to the right of a blue portable…read moretoilet in a vacant lot. Head through the yellow gate and the rest is fairly obvious. It is 5.1-miles roundtrip with a 1600-foot elevation gain from the trailhead to the Verdugo Mountainway on the crest of the mountain range. It is 8.4-miles roundtrip with a 1900-foot elevation change from the trailhead to Verdugo Peak, the highest point on the range. For the biggest experience, try a loop of Skyline Trail to Verdugo Peak and back down Wildwood Canyon which can be done in 8.8 miles with a 2200-foot change. The trail mostly runs on the northern side of the ridge. There is some shade from the ridge, but that land mass also lessens the view of Burbank. Views are mostly of the canyon with shots of Glendale. Of course, reaching the top has a view of most of Los Angeles. Compared to Stough Canyon, Wildwood Canyon, and Brand Park, this is the least busy of the trailheads that go into the Verdugo Mountains from Burbank. Wear long pants to protect the legs. Although the trail is clear, it's not heavily maintained. Parking is on a city street around condos.

Within Griffith Park, you'll find the Fern Dell hiking trails which is quite popular among hikers…read morefor being a chill path in the shade. I've now been several times so feel well versed on this short trail enough to add my input! Located near the Western Canyon entrance off Los Feliz Boulevard, Fern Dell Hiking Trail is a part of Griffith Park near the Southwestern corner of the park. It's called Fern Dell as they have more than 50 fern species that live among other plants and flowers on the trail. It's actually a fairly flat trial with a lot of shade winding through and starting at the Western Canyon entrance. It's a super chill and easy path, only being about half a mile in total with all these cute little water bits like ultra-mini-waterfalls, a grotto type of structure which I saw a sweet memorial & flowers in last week and cool old bridges. Since this is such a tiny trail, if you continue going north past the gate out of Fern Dell, then past the playground, it feels into the many trials of Griffith Park for a more hardcore hike. Expect more elevation changes & sun. Most people stick to themselves on the Fern Dell trail but any interactions I've had have been friendly. Last week a couple told me where to see the turtle sitting on the sun in the log, and said he's usually in the same spot. Good to know, thanks fellow nature walkers! I've never had a problem finding parking, even on busy weekends there is a big parking lot. The parking lot is a bit of a walk down the road and does get pretty full with just a few spots left, but I've always managed to find something on extra busy days. I've never not gotten a spot on the main road on weekday mornings though - only the weekends get wild. One big plus of the the Fern Dell Trail is The Trails Cafe, open from 8am-5pm each day! What better way to start or finish a hike then with a caffeinated drink or quick bite!? Really kind staff there plus they have picnic tables so you can eat your yums out in the woods. Cuteeeeeee and legit my favorite way to end a hike now!

Great views and to our surprise, one of the trails led us straight to the observatory…read more There's plenty of trails. We ended up hiking for 3 hours.

This review is for Hiking from Griffith Park Boulevard to Helipad in Griffith Park thru observation…read more(vista) point and lovers bench. There's plenty of street parking at the end of the Griffith Park Boulevard where the trail starts. Hike trail is very nice, very green and clearly marked through fire roads. Cell phone works so if you can put the coordinates of the helipad, even Google will take you there. When you arrive to lovers bench, view of Los Angeles is very nice. Helipad is right next to the lovers bench. Highly recommend this Hike. They call that Vista point as lovers bench because it is narrated that supposedly two lovers died here because a tree branch collapsed on them.

Great views of LA from this helipad. There are a few ways to get here. The easiest is from…read moreCommonwealth and Sunset (actually a few blocks up). There is a trailhead that will take you up to the helipad. There is a harder way via a hiking trail from within Griffith park as well.

(Reviewing from Flower St. the other end of the River Path) I enjoy this Riverwalk when I want to…read morebe intentional about walking a designated paved lane, go dog walking (when it's not scorching hot), or even skate. It's quite underrated and I believe there's a lot of potential for this space to be fabulous if more attention is put into place for landscaping, amenities like restrooms and benches, community turf space. It's a shame but this is a reliable walkway where you don't have to stress about traffic lights, pedestrians, and distractions. It's been clean over at this side of the River Path! I've yet to walk the entire thing and go under/ near the bridge. There seems to be a green area for your dog or humans which I'd like to possibly frequent for exercise!

I love the glendale narrows river walk as it is right down the st from where I live. There is tons…read moreof wildlife and it makes you forget that you live in Los Angeles with its gorgeous scenery. I love taking a walk or a run with my girlfriend in the mornings all the way to the end of the trail and back. There is room for bicyclists as well to ride down along the L.A. River which its a true example of peace and tranquility to help your body wake up and revive.

What an amazing morning in our public lands right here in Los Angeles! Catching the sunrise was…read morephenomenal and there were beautiful vistas in every direction. The Bird Sanctuary Trail is only a mile and a half trail with a bit of elevation, but so worth the visit. Good tread on your trail shoes help especially on the descent. Two thumbs up!

The beginning of the trail is very steep but it's worth the climb. Great access to connect to…read moredifferent parts of the trail and choose your own adventure.