LMU Hiking trail is a great place to get a level dirt trail hike in any day of the week. It's mostly well kept and most people stick to the rules while on it. It's the people that don't follow the rules that had me knock a star off this review. The Pros: When the upper and lower trails are open, you can choose to do a tree shaded walk/run or a mostly sunny one on the upper. The paths are wide, and are mostly dirt surface. From the upper trail you can also take in some nice views of LAs west side. You can even ride your bike here. I believe the entire loop is just under 5 miles. Maybe more like 4 miles and some change. The Cons: People who don't think the rules apply to them. Especially the dog owners. I AM A DOG OWNER! I LEASH AND CLEAN UP AFTER MY DOG because it's what the posted rules ask me to do. Also the lower trail is closed for habitat rehabilitation. But alas this doesn't stop exceptional people that go through the fence. Not sure what the penalty or fine is but I would hope it's enough of a sting to discourage this behavior. Overall: It's a wonderful place to get your steps in and tune out. Afternoon or early mornings are great for spotting wild life like rabbits, cranes and or coyotes. Be safe and see you on the trail. Please bring your dog on a leash too! read more

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Nice open space to get some good walking in. Dirt path. Be warned, no bathrooms or water nearby. read more

LMU Hiking Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great hike that is pretty flat. Trail is wide. Lots of parking nearby. It's not the cleanest since there is a lot of mulch and leaves. Some parts smell a bit like sewage. I only give it 3 stars because there are way too many off leash dogs and not all the owners will recall the dogs back. This isn't a dog park. I don't want my leashed dog to be greeted by your off leash dog. Please be respectful and leash your dogs (it's the law). read more

LMU Hiking Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this trail, probably at risk for closure due to erosion. Multiple areas blocked off for construction. Dozens of off-leash dogs on trail despite multiple LA county notices all over the area prohibiting this behavior. read more

The LMU Hiking Trail, also known as Westchester Fire Road, is good for city hiking when you can't get out of LA, and may enjoy getting a taste of the outdoors along this partially paved road crosses the bluff below Loyola Marymount University and is a level approximately 2 miles from point to point. The trail is very flat and easy, dog friendly, and certain trails are closed as habitat for wildlife, so please follow the sign and don't enter. read more

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This is a great hiking trail without too many inclines. The trail is mostly flat area but it's great for a run or a hike. If you want to bring your dogs is good for them as well. read more

The LMU hiking trail is a nice mostly flat partially paved/dirt path that traverses the bluff just under LMU. Recommend it as a loop with couple mile trail and then couple miles walking in Playa Vista, but can definitely be done as an out and back if desired. Dogs are welcome but please be mindful and courteous to others. Partially covered but should definitely wear sunscreen and bring extra water. Can get some nice views especially on clear days but also can enjoy a brilliant sunset. read more

The trail was easy to find because the security helped me LOL The trail was simply beautiful! Dogs are allowed but they have to stay leash! Which makes sense bc there's a lot of wild life and it would be easy to fir them to get hurt. There's a nearby dog park if your interested! I would definitely go back because I enjoyed this workout! It was easy enough for even children to enjoy or ride bikes! 3 miles both ways and took me almost 2 hours. read more

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This is one of the local hiking trails that I enjoy. Perched above Playa Vista there are beautiful views along this mostly flat/dirt trail. Plenty of street parking. read more

I can go hiking there anytime but the only thing I don't lie it's when people are walking their dogs with no leash people you should keep your dogs with a leash please thank you read more

This trail seems to have more names to it. Call it whatever you like, it's all paradise as far as I'm concerned!! Since I don't really run, I'm a long distance walker/hiker. This trail is almost mostly flat, so if your looking for inclines, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is probably the closest in the area. For the rest of the people that frequent it, mostly runners, dogs walking their owners, couples, some bikes (although I don't know what the rule is on bikes, but every biker I've seen was very considerate) and I've even seen a large family strolling through here (although I think the park would have been more fun for both baby in stroller & little one that was roaming around looking to play - it had just rained a couple days ago & muddy). With that said, its appealing to all that know of it, besides the students and nearby residents. You can tailor your run/walk to longer distance by walking up Bluff Trail Road to the park and/or Ballona Wetlands trail. It's a nice alternative to Ballona Creek bike path (a lot safer too). We measured it would be just a about 4 miles - or little under round trip. There is parking off to the side of the entrance to the University. People have been the most respectful and pet owners are mostly responsible, although we were puzzled as to why we kept seeing filled doggy poop bags throughout the trail - no trash cans were seen (one huge dumpster in the middle), but did notice some large lawn bags hung up on the trees throughout - maybe that's what they are for? But definitely a clean environment with no litter - what, no Litter in Southern California? Shhhhhhh!!! We mustn't let the others find out or they might just start creeping over and ruin it. Seriously, I hope not! I love how peaceful it was. Safe too. I did see security patrolling through there. You've also got nice panoramic views of Silicon Beach - Youtube Space, Google, IMAX Headquarters, etc, most of the new residential living complexes throughout Playa Vista, the park, farmers market on Saturdays, parts of Ballona Wetlands, the newer homes, and pockets of hidden tiny creeks throughout. To elaborate further, you can see the Hollywood sign from there, Santa Monica mountains, the tall high rises from Wilshire blvd & Beverly Hills, planes taking off from nearby LAX/Westchester, parts of Marina Del Rey, and higher you will be able to see some ocean views as well. Whew!! Skies the limit baby! And the sounds of nature is priceless! As is the birdwatching, we saw a beautiful common egret (white heron). I'm not a big bird watcher, as a friend of mine, but I do love looking and taking photos of. The trail is composed of concrete, dirt, soft woodchip/pellets throughout - all spread out and not in same area. It's definitely not hard on your knees. It's very popular with folks that run and dogs. But not crowded (sshhhhh! I didn't say that). No bathrooms, but if need be, walk down to the park on Bluff Creek - however it won't help if your too far in distance and there are no openings from the trail except beginning and end. Did I miss anything? There are more reviews if you look up LMU running trail and Westchester Fire Road trail. Enjoy! read more

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Overall a very nice Trail sufficiently wide and allows dogs. However what could be a real gem on the Westside is ruined by people who come there and allow their dogs to run wild off leash. There is protected area on both sides which the off-leash dogs run through. They also antagonize the dogs that are on leash. Not everyone handles their pets this way and there are responsible dog owners but they are in the minority on this Trail. Some of the dogs are not that great with people either,one turned back to try to bite my son . I don't know what to suggest about this since people I tried to talk to were antagonistic toward my suggestions that they put their dog on a leash. it's unfortunate that such a nice thing is being ruined by the inconsiderate behavior of a few. read more

Read some amazing reviews regarding this trail so was a bit disappointed. It's fine but nothing special and haven't been back. read more

One of the best hiking places in Westchester/Playa. This is dog friendly with options to walk along the path or you can go closer to the neighborhood and walk along there and have a few dog park options. Right now during COVID they are monitoring to have a few people in the park at a time for a limited amount of time. I love the precautions and appreciate the effort. This area is great for the family. Parking is easy and plenty of. read more

Great trail! However, as many people already mentioned.... WAYYYYYY TOO MANY DOGS offleash! My dog is probably bigger than 95% of dogs it runs across , so I want to be the responsible one and put my dog on a leash. Dogs on this trail just run up to my dog with no care or regard from the owners. There is a dog park below this trail to be able to do that so I'm not sure why people feel this trail is a way to let their dogs loose. In addition there are many wildlife running loose in the ravine where the dog can chase and get hurt. read more

Second time here and I loved it more than the first time we came. Perhaps the nice weather had something to do with it. Whatever it is, the whole family had a great time hiking, especially our two furry kids. It's definitely a place to bring your furry ones. read more

LMU Hiking Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a great local trail and we hike it almost daily. It's ~4miles and runs along the creek. The lower trail feels more 'at one with the land' as you're surrounded by greens, while the upper trail has a beautiful view of the city and is great to watch the sunset and you can often see the moon as it rises. We mostly hike it in the mornings or an hour or so before sunset. It has a very small parking lot, which is often full, and closes quite early. It is always attended to by two security guards who bar it off with cones at around 5:30pm, though yesterday they had done it much earlier (around 4pm); I assume the lot was full. Friendly dogs are usually off leash here and owner's seem responsible and considerate. We haven't encountered any problems, but there are a few dogs on leash and that's usually for a reason. I noticed people asking why there are poop bags along the trail; it's usually the owner's way of reminding themselves to pick it up on the way back out rather than carrying the poop bag with them during the entire hike. There is also an email mailing list for dog walkers. I was once approached by a lady who asked to add me to the list, she sent a welcome email right away and an email a few weeks later about a pair of glasses someone had found on the trail. It's not a bad idea to join the list if you're a regular; she doesn't email often and it might be helpful at some point. read more

Love to find trails in LA that are good, clean, tranquil, and safe. I Yelped this trail and needed one as I was in Westchester and wanted to be out and see something besides the beach walk path. This is a nice 4 mile loop trail. Easy going, and great for people who do not mind dogs off leash. The upper trail is just that, and the bottom trail is near the stream and you get more bird songs and sights of ducks and ducklings, and those lizards of course! The address sends you to LMU, and I went on a Sunday and was directed to park in the structure and that was FREE. The trail seems safe for day use and would recommend for anyone who can walk on lightly even ground and very mild incline. Check it out for an easy going jog or walk, as it is not crowded. Folks on the trail are friendly, and is a sight to see how excited the dogs get when they greet their own species! read more

LMU Hiking Trail - Trail Path on Lower Level - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good urban hike with mostly wide path. The lower trail seemed closed but upper trail was nice. Parking a but if a challenge.

This trail is perfect for mornings I want to get a solid run in with my dog. It's conveniently located in the Playa Vista area. There's street parking available. If you've never been to the area it may be hard to find the start of the trail but you'll probably see people going up the path on Bluff Creek. The trail goes all the way to Lincoln and is a solid distance. Lots of people bring their dogs and most of the ones I've come across are off leash - please don't do this as animals are unpredictable and this is not an off leash trail. read more

LMU Hiking Trail - My husky, on leash, a small incline that leads to residential area off of the trail. - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best hiking trail in the area. Dog friendly as well. Just be careful because there are a lot of dogs off leash. Great view, and with the option of hiking an alternate harder steeper trail. It is a good workout if you go all the way to the end and back. It is not too bumpy, or hard to walk on except at the entrance (first 5 mins). It is better in the early morning or in the evening, so the sun doesn´t hit you right in your face. We have gone more than 10 times and enjoy it every time. Only thing that is not clear is whether using the lower trail is against the law. It seems it is a protected area. read more

Love the trail, have been coming for years. But today, I possibly saw two baby coyotes.

Very nice area to go on a walk. I yelped walking trails and read the reviews, I was very impressed. On Saturday's I like to try out new places to walk for a different experience and view. LMU trail was a little confusing when I got there. One trail where there are beautiful homes, it's about half mile go up and half mile coming down 1 mile. I was looking for the trail which is ACROSS THE STREET 2.5 miles up and coming down. This trail was Awesome, Quiet on the same side as the park. I went by myself and still enjoyed my walk. read more

Short and sweet. 2 miles long and almost in a straight path. You want more? head across the street (Lincoln) and hike the marsh as well.You also have the other small trails you can tack on next to the youtube facilities. read more

LMU Hiking Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The trail was almost 4 miles all the way around. Very beautiful scenic view. A great place to take your dog. I really enjoyed myself and will go again. read more

This is a nice hiking trail, I just wish people would keep their dogs on a leash all the time.

So I found out that you can actually still go onto the trail. Yay! There are openings to the side of the gates that are enough room for a person and their dog. You still can't park in there if you are entering from the Lincoln Ave entrance so you will need to park somewhere else and walk over. But at least the trail is available to use. read more

I just rescued a 4-year old AmStaff with a weight problem, and this hike was perfect. Not too steep, but yet good enough to give her a good morning excercise session. read more

This is also called the Westchester Fireroad trail (if you're looking for more Yelp reviews about it). There's a tiny little parking lot off of Lincoln where I know a lot of patrons of this trail park, but the signs say "No Trespassing," so I recommend parking down near the Playa Vista sports complex and just walking up Lincoln to the trailhead. From down by Playa Vista, this trail looks full of possibility, but from up above, it's actually not all that interesting, and it's pretty much flat. So if you're looking for a hike, this isn't it. However, it does seem to be the best / only alternative in the immediate area. Dogs are mostly off-leash, though signs say to leash the dogs, and the running surface is soft, so easy on the knees. If you do the loop, I believe it's a total of about 3 miles. read more