Not a park in the traditional sense, you will not find swings, drinking fountains or benches here…read more This is a rough-and-ready park with no signed entrance, no trails and no parking lot. Folks on a certain search engine that starts with a "G" have left reviews for this park which make clear that they are actually talking about La Tuna Canyon Park on the other side of the 210. Haines Canyon Park is accessible from Arama or La Tuna Canyon Road. The GPS directions can be misleading; park at the intersecion of Arama and Charrick (free street parking) or take your chances parking on La Tuna Canyon near the Edison Road. It's a steep climb up the Edison Road but you'll have a nice view of the San Fernando Valley (Tongva Land). The park features a lovely stand of native oak trees and other native plants that seem to be relatively untouched. It's located on a steep ravine, which may explain the lack of development. If you choose to clamber down the steep slopes to explore, be safe; take a charged cell phone, water and a snack.

We Burbankers don't like to brag, but we've got a cozy nature center right past the golf course…read more Hold on to your purses and backpacks, as some live animals live inside and can be brought out for petting purposes. Who pets a snake? Some do. Easy free parking right outside the nature center with lots of interactive displays inside. There's also an outdoor theatre area for presentations and plenty of space for the summer kids' camp. Burbank's hiking trail starts right outside the front door and is now accessible to all with Burbank's new all-terrain hiking wheelchairs, available at no charge with a reservation. Best kept secret? Sparkling clean bathrooms inside.

I always enjoy this place for peace of mind and nature time. The views are phenomenal as this is a…read moretrue hidden gem. You can have a great bike ride or run and enjoy the nature aspect of quiet time and mindful movement. This is a great spot for you to provide an opportunity for a workout or simply chill and reading time.

Brand Park is on the smaller side, so if you're hoping to get in 6,000 steps, you might need to…read moreloop a few times or explore nearby streets. That said, don't let the size fool you ~ there's something here for all ages. The Japanese Friendship Garden opens around 10 AM and offers a peaceful spot to relax. The koi pond and landscaped gardens are especially calming. There's a small playground for kids with nearby picnic tables ~ great for families. The onsite library hosts occasional events, and the grand staircase leading up to it makes for a great photo op. Parking inside the park is limited, but there's usually plenty of street parking available if you don't mind a short walk.

It's been years since I was last here, during Covid to be exact. It's when we all needed to be…read moreoutside in the open air to clear our minds. Hiking was the spot here when I was visiting but this time it was just for a little wandering around. Still pretty as the last time I was here. Very open with a pretty big lot for cars. You have the baseball fields, and a good amount of picnic area. I didn't venture throughout as it was just a little stroll after brunch. We did pop into the teahouse area which was pretty. There's also a little Park area where you could lounge and relax. Believe you're allowed to bring food inside but not sure about grilling. They had yours being offered for the doctor's house which we didn't do. The teahouse, not sure how often tours go for that. We walked around and just enjoyed the outside of the facades, the koi pond and just being relaxed. There were plenty of people doing the same as it was a nice a sunny afternoon.

I'm new to this area and we discovered they were having a free drone show. It was amazing…read more Granddaughter loved it. The dam has many cool events for free.

This is an excellent third space for walking, running, and biking (with caution)…read more Flat terrain, no shaded areas, but most of all the sense of community from the regulars who trek Hansen Dam. I've been visiting for a year on a weekly basis. One thing to be mindful for are the horse scat droppings that some horse riders apparently are careless to pick after. I've walked during the morning, midday, afternoon, and evening time. I've felt safe during all times of day and even bring my family on weekends.

Came to this hike the other day and realized it was way harder than I remember but the views are…read morepretty incredible! It's a great workout that's is not crowded at all. So if you're looking to be one with nature without all the shenanigans of LA and get a great workout in, this is the place for you! It also pretty amazing that there is always parking available!

One of my favorite parks to go to as you are able to enjoy a great workout as well as chill time…read morewith the family. I always enjoy a great bike ride or a run at this park. This is also amazing if you bring your dogs or children as they can enjoy as well. Definitely a must if you are in the area.

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.

A nice fire road to hike in La Canada…read more My friend and Yelper Jo Anne S. texted me that she wanted to hike, so I met her at the beginning of the trail. The Earl Canyon Motorway is a fire road that begins just west of the new Jessen Bridge right by the intersection of Solliden Lane. To get to Solliden Lane you would drive north on Palm Drive from Foothill Boulevard. First, we headed straight up the road that starts as a residential street. If you go straight you'll see a big sign for Hall Beckley Canyon. Eventually there will be an intersection and you will turn left. Don't go straight down Beckley Canyon because it dead ends in about a half mile into a spillway and abandoned home. There is a tree rope we used to climb to the top of the spillway, but once you get to the top there's no trail. I think the Santa Monica Conservancy or City of La Canada needs to start some work to re-build the trail once something is done with that abandoned house. It kind of gives me the heebie-jeebies and I was glad I wasn't hiking alone. Who knows if riff raff hangs out in this old house that is mostly boarded up. We turned back and got back on the actual fire road and it goes up a few miles. Next time I hike it I will try to get to the top and I'll edit this review. We started late and it started getting kind of warm so we turned around. Also, the Yelp map is off, but I'll get that fixed. I sent an e-mail to Yelp HQ with the coordinates. The view is amazing up there. We could see the Santa Monica Bay clearly with the naked eye. The photos didn't look as clear with iPhone. We could see to Catalina Island which was nice. This is definitely a nice trail on the side of Mt. Lukens. It may be an easy route to the summit and I'll try that in the near future.

We were looking for something to do in the area since we had time to kill. My brother suggested…read morethat we give this place a try and was really just a hop skip and jump away from home. I can't believe I have lived here for a large portion of my life and don't ever remember going on this hiking trail. According to my parents, they took me here once when I was younger but I don't have any recollection of this. As you walk up (or down) Jessen, you'll see a little road that leads past a few more homes and then slowly heads up the hills. While the path isn't paved, you definitely won't "lose" the path or find yourself in a bind with things blocking your way. The first trail definitely has a wide enough area where you won't have that sensation of falling off the side of the mountain. It is slippery because of all the loose rocks so make sure to wear good shoes. This is especially important for your trip back down because some of these places are steep enough to cause you to slide. You came here not just for the exercise but the scenery. On a bright sunny clear day you can see the skyline of Los Angeles as well as the ocean and making it up to the top really gives you a sense of accomplishment. If you really wanted more, you could continue hiking another 3 miles to head to the next view point. I have seen many people running as well as riding their bikes up the mountain (how they do that I don't know because I was already dying just walking). You can also walk your dogs up here (but please be responsible and pick up after them!). Definitely recommend this if you're in the area and looking to get some good pictures of the city :D

Spending time in nature soothes one's mind and soul. Now, let's begin this adventure peak review…read more Tongva Peak is one of two prominent peaks in the Verdugo Mt located near La Cresenta/Glendale. It has an elevation of 2,656 feet with spectacular view. To reach the summit, you have to take the Beaudry Loop trail and once you reached the radio tower proceed to the back fence all the way to the left and you'll see the trail. Finding it can be a bit tricky but without difficulty. The summit is considered moderate level for experienced hikers, it took me ~1.5 hours to reach it (normal walk, a hop and a skip hop from beaudry trail entrance). Once at the summit, I spent my birthday lunch and spend a copious amt of time resting my knackered feet. I cleared my mind and soul while my lungs absorbed the cool, crisp December air. The view was heavenly. :D Overall, this summit-peak is worth your visit and I highly recommend it.

This hiking spot is great IF you have the right hiking shoes…read more For those that don't frequently hike-- definitely buy a pair of trail shoes with a lot of tread to avoid slipping, sliding, or falling down the mountain. I made the mistake of not taking my best pair and avoided some cool spots out of my fear of falling. I'm going to buy the right shoes and try again. Other than that, a beautiful place with a great view.