Clear day. Well maintained trails. We went on a scavenger hike for the survey markers on the peaks and it was very fun. Some encompass some steep slopes so bring your poles if you need the assistance. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Really beautiful hike with 360° views of LA! You can see downtown LA, Griffith observatory, the Hollywood sign, the San Gabriel mountains... I've heard that if the sky is clear, you can see the ocean, too. There's really something to look at almost at all points of the hike! You can start at the Griffith observatory parking lot for a shorter hike, or hike up from Ferndell, which is what I did, which ended up being a little over 6 miles total. The hike starts shaded, but later on will have little shade so be sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and lots of water. The first section is pretty steep and can be slippery because of the sand on the trail, but it's not too bad. read more

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This is the best way to see Los Angeles! Mt. Hollywood Trail is a wonderful hike to see the downtown L.A. skyline, Hollywood sign and so much more. I highly recommend anyone visiting the L.A. area to hike this trail for some of the best views. We visited Griffith Park where Mt. Hollywood Trail is located on a Saturday morning, around 9am. Even then there were quite a few people there, so as with most popular trails, the earlier you can get here, the less crowded it will be. When we were hiking back down, we saw many more people hiking up and it was significantly more busy. Get here early! Mt. Hollywood Trail is an easy hike. The hike was about three miles from where we started, which was Charlie Turner Trailhead; however, there are multiple ways you can enter this trail and different pathways. We were at Griffith Observatory before, which was the closest to Charlie Turner. Along the hike you see awesome views of L.A. and surrounding communities, as well as mountains. We did see horse poop on the trail, so I guess you can rise horses on this trail. There were some benches and sitting areas, but not a lot. Lots of dogs on this hike! I've always wanted to hike around the Hollywood sign, so it was cool to finally get this crossed off my list, with how accessible Mt. Hollywood Trail is. For anyone visiting L.A. for the first time, I would highly recommend putting this on your radar. Beautiful views of L.A. and beyond. read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - Mount Hollywood - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awww, one of my favorite hiking spots in all of LA! I have so many great memories at this place over the years. ***Smiles Big*** There is just something special about this trail. I don't know if it's because it has some of the best views of the city due to its close proximity to The Griffith or because of the people I have hiked it with that made those days so special to me. One of my best memories of this place is having a cute little picnic with my gf at the time while hiking one day in particular. We decided to stop at Ralph's to pick up some healthy snacks for our hike that day and she later put them inside of her backpack before we set off on our hike. The weather was perfect as usual and after we hiked for a little while we came across a bench overlooking West LA so we decided to stop, sit there together, talk, share our scrumptious food, take in the views and smile at each other non-stop. What a special day that was :D Thank you for all of the great memories and the ones I have yet to create. read more

I've started this hike from Fern Dell. It's a tad easier to find parking and there are restrooms around, not the cleanest ones ever, but they serve their purpose. Near the restrooms you'll see the sign for various trails. So, make up your mind and happy trails! I wanted to go to the Berlin Forrest first but changed my mind and went to the Griffith Observatory instead. I love hikes with a purpose and going up to one of the coolest LA's landmarks seemed like a cool goal! And it's fun to see the building while you hike up to it. The hike is simple, good cardio, nothing crazy, not too long, wide trails. Bring some water and sun lotion. Otherwise is fun and pleasant! I checked out the Observatory again when I reached my goal and my destination! How fun! I know the building is close now, but it's still a cool purpose for your goal. And you can explore the grounds. You also get to see great views of the city and of the Hollywood sign! You feel a tad like a tourist in your own city and lucky to live here and do this kinda of hikes! Looking forward to go back, try more hikes, more trails. There are always more goals for me! read more

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It just keeps getting better and better. Have been hiking quite a lot with all the free time on my hand. It's a different trail every time and this one does not disappoint. There's a few different ways to get to it but the main one is right off of the Griffith Observatory. When the lot is open, your able to park there and just start the hike. We parked at the bottom of the park near the Greek theater and headed up the path road to the observatory. From there, you just head upward to the beginning of the trail. It's an easy hike with the main trail the whole way there. The view was spectacular. With the rain that we had this morning, the skies clears up and cloudy a lingering offering that million dollars views. From downtown LA to the valley and beyond. It was a sight to see. The trail, wide path. Plenty of people hiking. They did kept their distance from one another as well as wearing mask. Like I've mentioned before, you'll encounter people who does not have any mask on. So just be cautious of the surroundings around you. Once your almost to the top of the hike, there's 2 ways to reach the top. Your could go up the incline of the mountain or stay on the patch which curve around until you reach the top. The incline want bad. Path trail but likely to be busy as most people tend to just go up this way. Once on top, the view is amazing. Just take it all in and enjoy. There's some benches and picnic tables available. Space is pretty massive so you could enjoy yourself. There's the view of the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory, downton LA skyline, century city, Hollywood and the valley. Take your time and enjoy what the view has to offer. Now that trails are opening up, be aware that it was and does get pretty busy. This was a Monday late afternoon and it was pretty busy. So I could only imagine what the weekend looks like. Beautiful hike and amazing view. read more

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A great hike for beginners - if the person in question is not afraid of heights and is generally healthy/strong. We parked at the Greek Theater lot, which is free when there are no scheduled shows (address 2700 N Vermont Ave). It's a 20-30-minute climb (depending on fitness level) to the Mt Hollywood trailhead, with a brief portion running through the Mt Hollywood tunnel - note no sidewalk; another option is to take the Dash bus up for 50 cents. We turned left on W Observatory Rd onto the West trail, which leads to Mt Hollywood trailhead after an incline and short walk across a bridge. This looped trail includes a great, albeit hazy, view of the city, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood sign. At the hairpin loop of the trail, there are benches and a great spot for photos with the sign in the background. I would recommend beginning the hike from the Charlie Turner trailhead near the public restrooms outside Griffith Observatory for an easier route - it won't be a loop, but it'll be easier on the elderly/less able-bodied. My hiking buddy on this day was older, is very afraid of heights, and has little to no experience hiking; finishing off (or starting) at Charlie Turner would have been less stressful for her. The inclines were okay, but going downhill towards the end of the loop was scary because of the steep decline and lack of trees or railings to hold onto. Nonetheless, she made it, however depleted, and I think she was proud she did it. read more

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It's a nice 3hrs hiking, 1.9 miles (for beginners) to see the Hollywood sign! We parked Brush Canyon Trail free parking lot (Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068). There are two parking lots plus street parking. On the way to go up to the sign, there are a lot of hills and you will want to bring plenty of water. We hiked from 2pm so it was super hot and no wind. I had about 75oz water for the entire hike (3 filled water bottles). Once you reach to the open area where you can take pictures of the Hollywood sign, it's easy to come down the hills. Trail itself is clean and easy to walk. But I recommend to wear hiking shoes. We will definitely go back to the hike but maybe in the morning time to avoid heat. read more

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I've only been here once in my life. I dined at a restaurant right in the area above the sign. I had traveled by train(14 hour)from Los Angelos to San Francisco. Before our trip we had this on our Itinerary. It was quite spectacular to see. The West Coast is so different from East Coast, I was in culture shock. I really enjoyed my week long travels through California, before heading to Canada. read more

GREAT hiking trails with views of the valley, the city and the Hollywood sign! Not difficult at all. Only minimal incline. Lots of hikers. Bring water on a hot day. And you WILL get a tan. It'd be very easy to spend a full day here. Lots of trails! read more

So many different trails...come to see sunset, and also any trail is my cup of tea. However make sure you bring plenty of water, a fully charged phone, light sweater and a flash light ... going down in a dark trail pretty adventurous, but that's my middle name read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very easy. I mean, I walked the trail in heels! That was unplanned coz I didn't know we'll be taking the trail, but it worked out ok. Very panoramic. The Hollywood sign is visible here. At least while the sun is out. City of Los Angeles, in an effort to "save energy," does not light up the sign. Watched the sunset from here. It was awesome!! And watched as the lights in the city turned on one by one. Ok, not one by one, but you get the gist. And when the sun went down, the coyotes came out and started yipping and howling. Oh how awesome that was. I didn't even realize it was a full moon that night. It just simply took my breath away when I rounded a corner in the trail and the light from the bright yellow moon hanging so low over the city hit my face. Nothing like the beautiful view of the artificially lighted City of Angeles to remind us how blessed we are to live in a city like... LOS ANGELES! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VRwz47aa38v5pjraC0gWeA?select=jhYAx63q_GR0495jSKQPoA#jhYAx63q_GR0495jSKQPoA read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice trail with the kids, some trails are pretty steep. Parked at the bottom where you can find free parking. Anything by observatory is $15 per hour. read more

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This is a popular hike near the Observatory. With that said, parking near the Observatory is crowded on the weekend and it's not fun. If you're lucky enough to find parking in that area or willing to fight thru the crowd. You can spot the Charlie Turner Trailhead that will take you to Mount Hollywood. The trail is wide enough with a gradual incline, so kids can run around safely without any major drop offs. More than half way up, you will reach a split in the trail. If you go right, then next few trail splits, go left, then left again. If you go left, then next few trail splits, go right, then right again to Mount Hollywood. This is roughly 3 mile RT. Here is a link to Griffith Park trails. https://www.laparks.org/sites/default/files/griffith/pdf/GriffithParkMap.pdf Best is to print out a map of the park, then you can monitor where your headed. The last thing you want to do is turn on a trail and not know where your going. My recent hike at Griffith Park, I talked to a few hikers who look lost near Mount Bell area, ask where they're headed, then I can give them suggestions on what route to take. But good to plan ahead cause added mileage in the wrong direction is never fun. My two favorite alternate routes away from the crowded Observatory parking area. I would recommend starting your hike at Fern Dell. There is a large parking lot. You will start on the West Trail, hiking up to the Observatory. Then connect onto Mount Hollywood trail. It's about 4-5 mile RT. The second alternate route would be to start at the Greek Theatre, hike on the Riverside Trail, then hop onto the Hogback Trail to Mount Hollywood. But I would avoid this hike if Greek Theatre is having an event. Otherwise, it would be a nightmare of traffic and crowd in that area. This one you can also grab Glendale Peak before heading to Mount Hollywood. This is about 6 mile RT. There is also a loop trail for this if you want to try. The view is awesome, and likely you will pass or be passed by many hikers. So getting lost is rare in these part of the trails. But still recommend having a trail map available when hiking till you're more familiar with the trail system. As always pack accordingly to the weather and have fun. read more

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Who does not love this hiking trail gem? I was brought by a friend who knows every single way and trail secrets one early morning. I was amazed that there were many people hiking and some were already coming down the hills. We took the entrance going up to the Griffith Observatory and I really did appreciate the architectural view of the building. We continued hiking through the hills and the price? Of course the view of the city at 6AM! Priceless and smogless beauty! No doubt, this is the most loved hiking trail in LA! read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - 0600 Morning view of LA. 10/19/13. - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mt. Hollywood Trail for Labor Day! This Hike can be strenuous depending on which way you complete your hike or hikes (High Incline or Flat Levels)! Since I'm a die hard at hiking, I hiked Mt. Hollywood Summit all the way to the Top! Stay to the left (opposite side of Dante's View) for a higher incline to Mt. Hollywood Summit. If you decide to go further than Mt. Hollywood Summit watch out for the Horses defecation. It might be down the rest of the way (3mile Trail to Mt. Hollywood Dr. & North Trail to Vista Del Valle Dr.). read more

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What a beautiful hiking trail. A great hike to view all of Los Angeles area. The view of the mountains and city is amazing! This trail however has several inclines and it's considered moderate, so brace yourself. Overall a great hike to view our gorgeous city and a nice area to relax and snack. read more

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This is just a beautiful kind of easy hiking trail. You catch a great view of most of Los Angeles. On a clear day you can see DTLA, east Los, Westwood and the San Fernando Valley. It is a popular trail so you come across many hikers and tourists. Even though there is a lot of people on the trail it is wide enough where it doesn't feel crowded. It is steep in certain areas so you do get a pretty good work out but doesn't feel unsafe. It starts at the observatory and there's plenty of parking along the way. You can take some really great pictures along the way of the Hollywood sign, observatory and Downtown Los Angeles . As of this past weekend the Observatory and the road leading to it is closed for repairs. So there isn't any parking close to it you may have to park somewhere else. Also, there is only one water fountain at the beginning and it is just for hoomans not doggies (booooo!). So if you bring your fur babies make sure you pack them water as they will get tired. It is about a little over 2 miles long and doesn't have any shade so it can get pretty hot. There are some rest areas along the trail with benches. At the top you can get an almost 360 view of Los Angeles. There are picnic tables in case you brought some snacks. Me and the fur babies will keep coming back! read more

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Living in LA for my entire life I never knew that you could see the Hollywood sign over water. I never even knew there was a damn in Hollywood. So finding this park was a treat. I expected it to be a hike but it isn't. A lot of people run around the damn. The flowers around are beautiful right now. But I was a little caught off guard that there is a huge fence blocking the view. I believe it's 2 1/2 miles all the way around. The view does open up in the middle. If you would like an easy paved walking path to see the sign I recommend this trail. read more

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With kids under 10 this is perfect. I will say any kid under 7 let's say that isn't used to walking is going to have a hard time going all the way up. For kid's under 7 you can start and see how it goes. It is very easy if you start from the Griffith Observatory but if you park at the bottom of the hill on Fern Dr. it is a 1m hike up to the Observatory & then the trail begins again. When we go to just observatory we park on the bottom & walk up vs. dealing with all the crowds and parking. The paths are big enough for off terrain stroller if you choose. You could probably even use regular strollers but it is dirt & uphill. So you will be doing double work. For this Mt. Hollywood hike we parked on the side street before you get to the Observatory road. Half way if you start from bottom of Fern Dr. If you come after 9am it is packed. If you want parking at the Observatory get there early early early. Otherwise just be prepared to park on the side street & wait for a long time with traffic. Once you are parked you still have to walk to the trail. The beauty of this is you have restrooms & you can have a break after the hike at the cafeteria. Hint...if you see long lines for the bathrooms take the extra 10m and walk into the Observatory (it is free) and use the bathrooms inside which are not crowded & clean! If you park at the beginning part of Observatory Drive (which I recommend if you arrive late) then you will see a path that kind of goes straight up. That is one entrance to Mt. Hollywood trail. If you don't want to go straight up you can walk to the top and there is another entrance from the parking lot. But you still have to walk up & once you get to the parking lot you walk up too. Just not as steep. Take 10m steep walk vs 30m slower incline. Kids will like the straight up incline. Once you see a bridge you can start the hike up. There are plenty of areas to rest and chill if the kid's get tired. Even a nice garden near the top called Dante's Peak. When you have come all the way back to the bridge from the summit you can continue to go left vs. going back down the steep incline. This will lead you back on an easy trip back to the observatory for restrooms & cafeteria if you want read more

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This hike starts at the Griffith Park parking lot near the merry go round. It is ~6.7 miles roundtrip with ~2,400' elevation gain/loss. The workout is pretty decent for a shorter hike if you choose to take some steeper trails up. The trail is mostly single file with few loose rocks under foot. There are a few areas that are a pretty steep ascension, but for the most part, the trail is at a steady incline. Once you reach the fire road, it is a paved, wide road and a short climb up to the Hollywood Sign. Views are beautiful of LA including Hollywood Lake on a clear day. parking - free lot west of the merry go round, by Fire Road read more

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What a fun hike. Never knew the Hollywood sign would be around this hiking trail. It is more of a trail than a hike (easy to moderate; longer than expected). But inclines gradually build as you get to the peak. At the top you see a grand view of Downtown LA, Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory. Nothing too crazy. Small inner trails as short cuts but be careful and watch your footing. Lots of people. International tourists feel. Older folk with their canes. Group of kids and the school buses. Couple-athletes with their tight-tight matching-colored clothes. **The Most scenic (urban scene) of hiking trails, since most hikes are more natural sights. Great for groups, dates, beginners and flexible for those who like a challenge. If you come past 10am good luck finding parking. The cool thing is all the DT LA food when you are done!*** read more

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What I love most about this trail is that it's fairly easy, but you can make it somewhat challenging. It couldn't have been that hard because I saw small children, parents pushing strollers, and even crazy women in small heels. BUT, since our sole purpose of the hike was to take a picture of my nephew's Flat Stanley in front of the Hollywood sign, our hike was a bit more difficult because we were hauling ass up the trail before the sun went down. (for those of you who don't know what a Flat Stanley is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Stanley) TIP: If you want something quick, start the trail at the observatory. read more

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I don't know if I would necessarily call this a hike. It's more a trail with a couple steady inclines. Despite that, I still give this place a 5 star rating for it's phenomenal views! At a couple points on this trail, you're able to get a sweet view at the Hollywood sign, the Griffith Observatory, DTLA, the Pacific Ocean, and a big chunk of Los Angeles County just standing in one spot! Great place for a run, even though it can be very hot and dry, or just a nice little stroll. It's one of those trails that you can make as long or as short as you want too. Just keep walking, just keep walking... Quick Tips: 1. Park at the Griffith Observatory, there's a trail entrance right at the back of the parking lot. 2. Bring water, it can get really, really hot. 3. Pack a lunch for a picnic on the benches located at the peak of one of the mountains. Great views! read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - From the first peak. - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's so many trails by Griffith however from my last two experience trying two different trails in this area it somehow lead me to the same one I've been to before. The trail is dog friendly. Bring water it'll make you thirsty because of the incline and if you walk fast try not to have a conversation when your going up. You'll run out of breath and perhaps oxygen. Now going down is another story. You can talk as much as you want. Please pick up you dogs poop & keep the trail as clean as possible! There's plenty of hikers so you won't get lost. Just follow the trail. If it's a clear day the scenery would be more worth your while. You'll see the Hollywood sign from a distance and Hollywood hotels etc. When you reach the top of the trail there's plenty of benches where you can sit and have a picnic lunch. it's a pretty short hike. All dirt. Please wear comfortable shoes. it can get a little slippery coming down. read more

Pretty easy hike. Just be careful of the droppings along the trail - bad animal owners! There's water for the little ones up near Dante's Peak. You start at the base of Griffith Observatory and walk and follow the trails. On a clear day - you can see the ocean and a 360 of LA county (almost!). Bring water and sunscreen. :) read more

I have NO idea where this ADDRESS takes you. So as a suggestion, go to the top of the hill where the Observatory is and hike from there. With that being said, the hike was very worth it and not as packed as I thought. There are maps that I will upload because they definitely helped us! read more

When planning our trip to L.A., the girls and I wanted to hike somewhere that was easy, safe, and had great views. Luckily the Mt. Hollywood Trail ended up being perfect for us! The path is clearly marked and very wide and open. I was surprised by how crowded it was on a Friday morning. This trail offers beautiful views of downtown LA and a good view of the Hollywood sign. The trail is relatively easy and inclines gradually but you can take a more challenging trail to the top. Pro-tip: There is free parking at The Observatory as long as you get there early enough. read more

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Lovely view from the top! You can see the Griffith observatory, the Hollywood sign, dtla, and burbank all at once. Parking: Easy to find Hike: There are multiple ways to hike to the top but we took the Billeckert trail up starting from the old abandon LA zoo area. The hike isn't that long, depending on which trail you go on and how fast your pace is. We went down the same way and had fun exploring the abandon LA zoo! Love that place. One hike you should definitely check out! read more

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This is the perfect trail if you want great views during your hike, especially on a clear day you can see the ocean. We love bringing our dogs on this trail. The path is wide and easy enough for kids too. It starts at the observatory and there's plenty of parking along the way. read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a really great one time trail. We've been out here for 3 years and have yet to see the Hollywood Sign in person so it was a fun experience. As for the trail itself, I feel like it lacked direction. Obviously this is going to be a big spot for tourists and there was like zero signage for directions. There are multiple paths to take but no information on where they lead so it's a guessing game of which ones lead to the sign. We took two trials the first led us to the trail that goes to the peak and goes behind the sign with an awesome view of the LA skyline and the other led in front of the sign. There was a third path that we did not take that looked like it went very far into the mountain toward the observatory. There is horse poop on the trail because there is a horse trail ride offered nearby but it's not unbearable. There is no distinct parking just first come first serve on the side streets I saw some ppl walking from two miles out. There is also no port-a-potties available anywhere either. The trail has a pretty hearty incline if you are not in shape but this is an easy trail and very fun for the experience. (: read more

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I never actually thought I would do this hike & definitely not 9 months post partum but I did & it was pretty fun despite how hot it was. My family & I are LA natives so we set a goal (getting to the sign) & we accomplished our goal. It was a blast, lots of tourist, easy paved trail...we started from Lake Hollywood Park because we heard that was the shortest route but I think the Wisdom Tree Trail is the shortest..I don't know, don't quote me, just do it...also please drive carefully!! read more

Easy and fun hike to the Griffith Observatory and views of the famous Hollywood Sign. There's different starting points, all of which leads to the same place...so it's up to you where you want to start at. This trail is great for ppl of all ages, in shape and out of shape folks (like me!) and dogs. My lil chihuahua (Mailie) loved it! It's about a 3 mile hike and the views are spectacular especially on a clear day. Remember to bring water and put on sunblock! I forgot and now I'm paying for it...burns on my face, neck and shoulders...OUCH! =( read more

Mt. Hollywood Trail - Mailie made it! - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice hiking ,the city views are beautiful!! Parking available. Take a snak and water bottle. In the middle of the road . I thought I couldn't make it on my first hike. But I thought to myself is only in my mind . So I keep going and I got to the top. The next day I felt so wonderful and not sore. I will go again and again. read more

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It was worth the climb! I only wish the signs were more helpful. My friends and I ended up going around in circles. The hike was a reasonable length (about 4 miles round trip). Great for anyone of all ages. Definitely bring a bottle of water and a hat. There are also a few picnic tables and benches for those who want a break. read more

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This is one of the hikes one can do more than once! It is a bit confusing... There are no signs or maps so do the research so you get familiar with the area. We started at the Griffith observatory. The mount Hollywood trail head started there. After that we decided to follow trails and look at the general maps we brought. There are many people on the hike so you won't feel alone One can take different trails and make it long or short so it depends on how advanced or not your group is. Tips: Plan on getting there early because parking is awful. Watch out for LA traffic Plan ahead how far you want to go Bring snacks and hats. We really enjoyed it and were able to take pictures of the sign but will try and make it to the sign next time. read more

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We started at the observatory and I was quite disappointed how many tourists there were. I decided to go for a hike then and that was the best decision EVER! I got the best picture of the observatory ever with the silhouette of the whole city in the background. The hike was not easy, especially when taking the off-trail routes (I didn't take them), because I saw other people breathing very hard. The view was the best thing that I saw in LA. read more

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I went here the day after New Years Day 2017, which was great as it was chilly and perfect weather to hike. However we did the miss the "Hollyweed" display.. Boo! We tried to park at the lots, but it was packed as we expected. We parked along the adjacent and allowed residential areas, which wasn't far at all. The first part of the hike was the steepest part, about 20 minutes of steady incline. After that it was easy peasy. Great views, and a lot of horse poop. Watch your step or your new Nikes will get shitted on. We exactly didn't make it to the sign but to a spot with the sign as the perfect backdrop for pictures. We tried looking for another trail from that area but didn't see a easy route. It already took us about 1.5 hours to get there so we decided to take our pictures and take the 1 hour trail back (of course shorter as we were going downhill). Overall, I really liked this hike. I used to do Runyon all the time, but it's so short, there aren't many trail options and the views aren't that great. This hike takes care of all of that... you can easily do a 2 hour hike here (or longer), do other trails like the Griffith Observatory hike, and the views are very nice... you can see DTLA, West LA, and the ocean! read more

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Let's just say I made the wrong assumption when I thought you could get up and personal with the Hollywood Sign. NOPE, not the case. This trail begins at the top of where The Observatory is. Parking is going to be scarce as you approach the top, so bust out your parallel parking skills, you will need it! TIP: try to park as close as you can to the top to lessen the time spent hiking. From the parking lot of The Observatory, just before you veer down the windy road, look for a fancy street sign, stay to the right and upward because you will see a dirt pathway and trees leading to "somewhere." For the majority of the time, you will come across some challenging inclines and then declines as you come back. If you follow in the direction of where the sign is, the trail will end early. Perhaps if we continued further which didn't seem likely, we would get closer? I don't know. Maybe we will do a Part 2 of this hike. Completing just 50% of the trail, you can still capture a very nice panorama of LA, The Observatory and the surroundings. If you are reading this and you know of a way to get closer to the sign from this trail, please feel free to send me a note. Mucho gracias! read more

Great hike, ~ 3 miles total. It can be as long or as short as you want, depending where you start. If you want the full experience, then start at Griffith Observatory, head towards the 'Batcave' and hike up Mulholland, this trail will lead all the way there, stay left, watch for horse poop. Its a relatively easy trail, ~15 degree incline, good workout, dusty trail. The trail splits about 1/2 way into it. It almost looks like one goes down and the other continues at the same incline. I think if you go down the trail it will lead you on the correct path to the sign. We took the other trail up further and it leads you to the other side of the mountain, but then connects to the main road. It will lead you to a large cylindrical water holding station thingy. You will be on the back side of the mountain facing the freeway. A small/narrow trail will lead you through brush and then back to the main trail. Not a problem, don't get freaked out, it leads to the same place. How do I know, well, took a wrong turn. When you hike there is no right way, just a start and endpoint, that's the glory of hiking. Bring water, sunscreen, food for a lunch or picnic atop the sign. Very fun. read more