I love this hike. It is quick and a great work out. I haven't quite figured out the whole long hike of ending up on Coldwater Yet but will venture it out soon. We always start at the bottom of Laurel and Fryman ($1.00 park) and come out at the end of the cul de sac (not sure of the street)...but there is a plus, beutiful homes and rumor that George Clooney lives in one of them! For ppl of all sizes and skill level. I have seen little kids, older ppl, ppl in great shape and ppl tring to get in shape do this hike. Try it out, you wont be sorry! (well maybe the first time) read more

Neat spot for a quick hike. Dog friendly and can get crowded on the weekends. The first portion of the hike is steep but not bad at all. It's a good warmup to tone up those flabby glutes. The rest of the hike has a mix of meadows with shade and sunny patches. Took about an hour to finish and ends with views of several expensive houses that I'll be owning in... never. FYI The parking lot gets packed but people are leaving constantly. The strategy is to wait near the sign inside the lot and keep a lookout for people that are leaving. read more

Like other wise Yelpers here have stated, for those of us at the edge of the Valley that (despite closeness in miles) can't get into the mindset to get to Runyon "in time" to not spend an hour finding parking or, I don't know, enjoy lush greenery instead of dirt upon dirt next to some rocks then Fryman, ahem, Wilacre is it! I live in Studio City and this is now my go to hike spot. I bring my new puppy with me and we jog out his energy and enjoy both what the breeze and the view bring which is sheer joy and fantasticness! What a refreshing hike, beautiful scenery, doesn't have 10,000 dogs like Runyon does either. I only knew about the 3 mile loop until I read some reviews below, I definitely want this hike to be longer and more challenging so this news brings about an even stronger 5-star rating in my eyes! read more

Love this place! It's very green, usually empty, nice views, and a smooth incline. A tame hike for new hikers or slower walkers, but probably still a challenge for the elderly or those recovering from injuries. My boyfriend and I go here all the time and take one or both of my dogs. It's a good doggie hike, and we always see at least 5 or 10 other pups on the trail. Hikers range from earbud-wearing runners going full-throtel to strolling couples. The trail starts out relatively steep and levels out at Tree People, at the apex of the mountain. There are several views of the San Gabriel Valley. I only wish there were more flowers/color. Major drawback is the parking. You must pay to park in their lot, and they lock it at sundown. The street just outside is apparently a criminal paradise-- my car was broken into once there, and since then I've seen several bashed-in windows along Laurel next to the park. I recommend parking in the tucked-away residential area BEHIND the park. read more

Good steep first part, then it mellows out. Great starter hike for people! read more

I think this is a pretty good place to go hiking. I think of it as the valley's version of runyon canyon. The loop is about 3 miles with half going uphill and the other half going downhill. The incline is pretty steady so it won't have you struggling. You get some nice views of the valley at the top. There is a small lot for parking that fills up fast. I found some parking around the corner in the neighborhood and just walked on over. read more

I love this hike. Not too long and relatively easy. The first part has a bit of an incline, but your body acclimates pretty quickly. About halfway through the walk there is a water fountain so you can refill your water bottle! It's a beautiful hike. Nice views of the valley, lots of spots of shade. Near the water fountain is a path up to a building which is the Tree People, a non-profit environmental group. But hey - they have bathrooms up there! So if you need to go... The hike is halfway uphill, then the rest is all downhill (literally). The end of the hike takes you through a neighborhood, so you'll be walking on asphalt for a bit. I really like it here. Last time I went, I didn't see anything about $3 to park in the lot, but I might have just missed it. What I DIDN'T miss was the LA Fitness people waiting in the lot to get people to sign up for their gym. read more

Nice little trail. It is family friendly, good for all year round, ideal for running, hiking, biking or just a simple walk meanwhile admiring the great view.. Perfect to get into shape and get out a little bit of the every day city feeling. You can also refill your water and your dogs have there own little are too. it could be busy sometimes. It's not a long hike, so ideal for kids too. read more

Okay, now this is my fav. Hike! Especially around spring time because the grass is so green and overall a beautiful scenery! Now if you take the regular trail it is still a very good hike , but! If you take that little trail to the left after doing almost 1/4 way of the hike then it gets challenging and it gets you to the tree people there is about 3-4 medium hills to overcome which is a great workout! From now on this is going to be my to go to hike! Yaaaay! Oh, Parking can be a pain...so plan ahead. read more

I love this hike. You can go so many routes and it's a great work out. Sometimes I walk in the entrance of the park to the right of the parking lot on the Fryman entrance. It's a straight uphill hike, you need to have good breathing to do this because it's about a 1 mile straight uphill walk gradually going up as you walk up and around a winding road. Once you get up this steep hill it's a cake walk up through the dirt roads - by the way take a look to your right for a great view as far as Burbank and I guess Semi Valley the other way. Beautiful homes and greenery as far as the eye can see. You'll then walk out of the park through a gorgeous neighborhood back to the park. Now you can go up that road to the right which is the entrance to an upper park. It's like five to six different parks. Simply amazing. You shouldn't hike here alone though, the upper Fryman park because it's very isolated and it's a very long route. Kind of like s hidden forest. Just follow the people like me who come often. Now if you don't want to go up that hill, you can start your wAlk through the neighborhood exiting the parking lot to your left but going to your right on the street until you get to the first stop sign, right on that street and up the pavement up to the back of the park. You will gradually go up but not as steep as the other entrance and your walk is longer so it's a good work out as well. And then you'll go down that steep hill as you go back to the parking lot. read more

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Wilacre Park is a great place for a short hike. It's clean and has a convenient path for a lot of hikers. The hike isn't challenging, but still a good work out. I also enjoyed the view of the valley from above. read more

Parking lot is now free. Still wish people would pick up after their dog :(. Best time to come: I especially like this hike during winter time because it becomes lush with greenery after it rains. *Discovered a steeper trail- I can't really describe how to find it (haha I don't want to make anyone get lost!) but if you happen to see people diverging left about 1/3 into the trail, there is another narrower path that is quite steep. May want to try it out once to mix it up from the main hiking trail. I wouldn't really try this in warmer weather if you are afraid of reptiles. (I saw 5-6 geckos) read more

I am more of a go to the gym and throw around some weights for an hour and maybe ride a stationary bike for a bit type. But... I followed what all the other LA people do and I took a hike... I loved it! Im not an outdoorsy type at all, but I absolutely have to hit up Fryman atleast 3 times per week... From what I hear it is not a real tough hike, but the beginning will get your heart rate up and your blood flowing... I usually go up and down and then back up and back to the beginning (instead of making a loop back to the parking lot). Downside: I have seen several snakes, including one very ominous looking rattlesnake..... But, they thought twice before messing with me.... :) read more

So, I went to this trail just last Saturday with a friend, and I've got to say that it lived up to my expectations of a good trail in the San Fernando Valley. I'm going to preface this review by saying that I don't normally find hikes challenging, so I didn't prepare myself too much, except to wear shorts and running shoes I don't mind getting dirty. Now, to delve into the minutia. I didnt know for sure what to expect of the parking near the trailhead, but it was kind of what I expected for a weekend: crammed all the way around the block. My first clue was the string of cars parked along Laurel Canyon near Fryman Canyon as I was going south. Fortunately, with some finesse, I managed to find parking by the second loop around the parking lot. Otherwise, I might have had to wait 10-15 minutes. This was the biggest issue for me, as finding the location was quite easy, especially if one follows the other reviews here like I did. The trail itself was awesome, especially since it winded upward with a whole bunch of switchbacks. There were enough people to make the trail feel alive, but not too crowded. In the future, I might go running there or maybe even take my dog. It's got just the right vibe and space that you can really do anything without feeling out of place. One of the coolest things for me was that this trail had an exit about 2-2.5 miles in at Coldwater Canyon & Mulholland, which allowed me to explore another trail I had heard about, but hadn't tried yet: Franklin Canyon. If you haven't checked that one out, I'd suggest researching that place and taking a friend (or even an active date) over there to mix things up. Once I came back from my exploratory rendezvous (which took approximately 1.5 hours for the Bettie B. Dealing Trail and about 1 hour for the Franklin Canyon sidetrack), it was the early afternoon and the parking lot was empty. Overall, it was an awesome, chill experience, and definitely worth doing again. read more

City park with nicely groomed areas to walk and easy parking. Perfect place to meet friends for an afternoon hike. The entire area smells of eucalyptus trees (mmmm) and the views are scenic. read more

Good spot for a hike, lots of doggies. The loop takes about an hour walking it. I like to go all the way to where the path becomes more neighborhoods than scenic, and then turn around. If you do this the hike becomes more like an hour and 20 minutes or so. It's a steep hike, great for exercise but may be a little much for young kids, strollers or older people. Also, the trail isn't that well maintained. It's free of trash mostly, but there's a lot of potholes and divots. Lot is $3 per car for parking. read more

My loyalty to Runyon started to fade since I had gotten tired of spending too much time driving over the hill and looking for parking when I could have spent the time hiking. A major bonus is that this place is in the valley and the parking is always available-- if there is none on Laurel Canyon, there is plenty on Laurel Terrace. I love the steady uphill trail-- it's actually an amazing workout, especially if you run it. The main trail itself is moderate in its length and level, but that is easily adjustable if you want to extend the hike to Coldwater Canyon Park. At the top of the trail, there is a road that leads there (By the Tree People office). You need to cross the street (Mulholland), walk through the neighborhood, and you're there. Although it is a busy park, it is not extremely crowded. And the views are beautiful. And it is totally hassle-free (compared to Runyon). read more

Yeah clearly this isn't called Fryman but Willacre LOL. I'm a Runyon usual but decided to give this place a chance. First of all parking costs $3- which I do not mind if they actually used the money for something. It said the money is directed towards the park and its beautification- but I have to disagree. The trail was easy- took about an hour. WAYYYY too many potholes. Scenery sucks. They didn't even have water fountains like Runyon- exactly where is that parking fee going to? UGH will never go back- sorry Fryman-- I mean Willacre--but Runyon is the best. read more

This is a nice place to park and either walk up a fairly steep hill, or just walk into the residential neighborhood. I think most people were walking into the neighborhood and then turning right, but my husband and I continued straight and found a tiny forest path on the median. Very peaceful. The restroom here is pretty gross, and definitely bring your own TP. read more

This is a good neighborhood place for a quick and easy hike. Besides the short loop that everyone is aware of there are also some other trails that are not as popular so check them out if you want something more challenging. This is certainly a good trail if you want to get into hiking or if you want to clear your mind after work and don't have too much time on your hands. read more

I really like this trail. It's easy, you can bring your dog, it gets your heart going, and it has great views of the valley. The only reason I won't give it 5 stars is because of how packed it gets with people and dogs. I get that everyone wants their dog to have a cool hike with them, but if you have a dog that isn't socialized, why would you bring him/her to such a crowded place?! Some people need to get their ish together.. Leave cujo at home and let everyone else enjoy the space. Other than that, it's a cool spot to come to. I just went on 2/16 and was told by a park ranger that people don't need to pay for parking anymore. Not sure if that applies everyday or only during the week.. Either way, check this place out! read more

This is a great medium hike. I'm not a big hiker but this trail works perfect for me, not too easy, not too hard. A back and forth hike takes me approx one hour , approx 3 miles and I usually do it solo with my music :-) It has a pretty view at some parts in the middle of trail. I have done weekday, weekend and some before sunset hike. Just FYI for dog walkers, Please pick up your dog poop bags on your way back, if you leave it somewhere in the bushes. It's pity some dog owners are not considerate to keep the nature clean. The least you can do is clean your dirt after yourself. I have seen some pink, blue bags here and there during the hike. read more

I think this is a great moderate hike in the valley! The scenery makes you feel that you have left Los Angeles. If you go up the path from the parking lot it's really steep for the first 10-15 minutes but then gets better. Most people sound out of breath before they turn the first few corners on the trail.i do this as often as possible and it's a great hike ;) Would recommend read more

Very crowded this beautiful Saturday morning! There is a parking lot with lots of cars waiting to get a spot, one must have patience. If not maybe street parking if you don't mind walking a bit more. There are actual bathrooms that is located in the parking lot perfect for unloading right before the hike. There are some picnic benches as well. My sister Chana said that this was an easy hike but I beg to differ. It's not a starter hike. You start off uphill which seems to go on for awhile and immediately you are asking are we there yet??? There are lots of people doing this hike but it's not so bad since the trail is pretty wide(Fire Road). Dogs are allowed on leashes. There is even a dog water fountain up top at the end of the uphill. Started the hike after 10am and there was still some partial shades along the way that helps when you are taking a break. When u reach the end of the uphill you can either turn around or continue through residential area to go back to the parking. The residential area is nice and serene with lots of shade. read more

It's an easy hike but pretty peaceful when you don't go at the peak of the day and everyone is out. Love the views. It in the evening the sky is spectacular and so colorful. read more

My neighborhood spot for hiking, love it here! Actually, I have to keep this short since I'm heading for a hike at this spot in 10 minutes-Cheers! read more

I took my pugs with me and my mom and I gotta say it was really nice! I think the parking fee is fair because it was well taken care of and I didn't feel like I was in danger or anything. Take full advantage when you go there's lots of little trails that take you higher and it's just so beautiful and refreshing read more

Wilacre Park - I definitely wanna come back here! - Parks Near Me - Studio City, California

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Overalll it's a great park!!! Lovely view peaceful with many birds , plants and lizards. Some brush but not too much. Steep hike so have to take it easy. I like that it is pet friendly with cute quiet dogs. Only complaint is the business but I go to others for solo walking. Will r read more

Free parking can be a bit of a hassle and the trails can have a lot of foot traffic; however, Wilacre Park is a good, short hike with a great view of Studio City and the surrounding cities. read more

I generally prefer a rocky hike, this is more like a dirt/ cement trail. Pretty basic, not long about an hour depending on how fast you're going. read more

Eh. It works for a quick work out but not for the true nature lover. Its pretty, does the job, but very busy most of the time, 1/2 concrete and people dont practice the art of picking up after pets.. I'm a dog lover ( I own 2 yorkies and a bulldog) but I'm one who cleans up the mess. I would hope you others would do the same. I come to hike to breathe in nature not your dog. Seriously people WTF? Make sure to CLEARLY fill out ALL TICKET/PERMIT INFO Got ticket after I paid! was only there 25 min had to fight my way out of the ticket when I should not have recieved one in the first place Paid ticket in window but they "couldnt clearly read info" and Ranger BTW was a bit of a douche bag...sorry its true. Oh also there are alot of snakes...dont bother me but may bother you. I'll be back but not frequently. Much better hikes to explore. read more

This hike is really enjoyable. It begins with a steep incline. I am not a hiker. I am not a very good exerciser....so I was huffing and puffing. A lot of this trail is uphill. So be ready. The beginning of the trail is paved. This tricks you into thinking the hike hasn't started yet. It gets more rustic later on! There are some very pretty views. I went about an hour before sunset. I liked seeing the valley at night. There are a lot of different dirt trails. I think they are meant for bikers, but you can still explore. I didn't have time to hike the whole trail. Someone said it was three miles...that feels accurate. I'm not sure that it wraps back around to the road. Overall I really liked this trail. There were a lot of people (similar to Runyon). I saw a gopher making his new home which was really exciting. Trash cans are throughout the hike so please don't litter. Parking is a little confusing. It's three dollars. I think cash only. There are some envelopes that may be for paying also. I can't wait to go back!! read more

Perfection....great for big kids, dogs, and adults! $3 cash for parking, no restrooms, steep hill. Takes about an hour even if you're really really slow...lol. read more

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I love this hiking trail, it's build to take the whole family including ( men's best friend) it is conveniently located in the valley.... They have two ways to be able to go the easy way or the hard way read more

Wilacre Park - With Zelda - Parks Near Me - Studio City, California

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Not a bad or a real good place. For what it is is, you have some wonderful views of the Valley from this area. I jogged all the way around and it was about 3.75 miles. Not bad. Not a lot of places to hike in the Valley, so this place is a welcomed spot. It's AKA Fryman canyon and off of Laurel canyon. read more

This is a great hike. The ONLY reason I'd give this place 4 stars is because you MUST pay $3 for parking and there's NO close street parking. read more

It's a 6 mile hike if i walk from my house to this park, do the lap and walk back. which is a pretty good number so i do it every day. i particularly like the kinda overcast days b/c while it's a small mountain its still high enough for you to literally be on the cloud level at the top (so that feeling you have in an airplane when you just breech the top of the clouds) but in person. now in the summer it can small like dog poop given they only have 2 trashcans in the whole loop (one at the beginning and 1 where it connects to tree people) which means lots of people still pick up after their dogs but leave the bags along the trail. also there is some horse riding up there at some point (never see the horses but sure do see what they leave behind) that attracts flys. so i can highly recommend wearing sunglasses so they don't attack your eyes. there are a lot of different people that hike the canyon from families with toddlers to new moms with strollers to joggers and mountain bikers to modest walkers and sightseers so some rules to stick to are walk/job/stroll like you drive (to the right) and ALWAYS give people on the uphill the right of way (b/c it's harder to move uphill than down esp for the biking population). everyone i see there seems friendly and there are usually tons of dogs that are more than happy to get some free pettins if your so inclined- especially at the human/dog watering hole. read more

Love hiking this place. 7yrs of routine and never get bored. Air feel very crisp and clean especially the day after rain. The whole course takes less than an hour. Good place to walk/hike. Nice cardio ;) read more

Wilacre Park - Cloudy day hike! :) - Parks Near Me - Studio City, California

Great Park with a nice loop that takes you back down. It has a limited number of options for exploring which makes it less than my favorite park. You have to pay for parking which is the other drawback, unlike Griffith. It is wonderful when you get to the top and a great place to get some piece. read more

Love this place!!! Definitely recommend this to everyone looking for a chill hiking trail . My fiancé and I loved it we enjoyed the fact that we were able to have our dog with us read more

Wilacre Park - My Lola #boxer - Parks Near Me - Studio City, California

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