This trail is for moderate hikers, this isn't your grandma's hiking trail. Some parts are more sketch than others. Wear the right shoes! I saw children wear crocs and yeezy slides scaling the mountain. To each their own. Make sure to bring water and a backpack. The loose rocks and incline make the trail somewhat dangerous. Enjoy the top and leave some wisdom in the box. And definitely take LOTS of pictures. read more

Wisdom Tree - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I honestly do think this is one of the best hikes in LA...but...Hiker beware!!! And be prepared!!! I have done this hike many a time esp before covid and during. It got me thru most of the pandemic. Then they shut it down. :-( It's been reopened. :-) This hike is no joke -- expect a lot of elevation gain, very uneven ground with rocks and loose soil, and def an elevated heart rate bc it'll make you work for the views it rewards. For a good hiker -- it's amazing. But I have also hiked it and seen people unprepared, ill equipped, and out of shape be helicoptered out because there is no way for paramedics to reach you with those inclines so hike beware. Wear good hiking boots or shoes with tread, bring water (gets super hot in summer!), bring a camera for the views, and be respectful of the neighborhood up there bc people live near the trail. Happy hiking!! ;-) read more

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Steep incline and loose rock trail to get to the tree so be prepared. But soon as you get to the top, the views are amazingly worth it. Hug the tree but don't vandalize the tree please. It's a quick hike about 2.5 miles back and forth. Unless you want to cross to go to the Hollywood sign then it will be much longer. I could stay up there longer to be mesmerized by the 360 view of the lake and city. Take your time, breathe, meditate while you're up there to soak in all the views. If you're bringing kids, please watch out for them because it's a steep trail with no railings and straight down to the hill they go. read more

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I finally made my way on this trail. I was a little intimidated at first because of the constant incline, but I've hiked Caballero Canyon many times (which is also constant incline at different difficulty levels) that somewhere during the climb I was reminded of the trails there. I was also reminded of some trails in Hawaii. I'd think this trail is for moderate hikers. If you're on the beginning side bring water. You can take your dog here too as they'll love the trail. Once you're at the top you'll see the wisdom tree and the US flag. Write your wish to the tree in the boxes next to it. Enjoy the views of Burbank one side and LA the other side. It's seriously so beautiful It's a up and down path the same way so you will be running into people both ways. Just be kind and let people pass. Running into rattlesnakes can happen. You park on Lake Hollywood Dr. as there is no parking on Wonder View Dr. This is definitely one of my top three favorite hikes in LA and could be my favorite overall if you include hike and views. read more

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Short hike but steep and rocky. Beautiful 360 view on top. The breeze feels amazing. Maybe one of my favorite hikes in LA for sure.

Loved this hike! I found it on TikTok and IG when searching "Best Hikes in LA." 5 friends and I visited on Sunday afternoon and it was an afternoon well spent. It is less than 2 miles round trip, all uphill going up to the tree and very doable in under 40 minutes. I recommend hydrating before you start. It is rocky so I recommend good hiking boots to especially support the hike down which is more challenging to navigate than going up. We attempted to bring a stroller for our friend who has a 9 month old but that was a no-no, it is not stroller or kid friendly tbh. Overall, this was a great Sunday hike to cross off your list. read more

this is one of the most beautiful places in LA, the vibrations you will feel while in this place are simply magnificent. If you haven't set foot there yet, then I highly recommend you visit this place. read more

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This is a good intermediate hike for beginners as it is steep but short. It is about a 1.6 mile round trip. You can also take a short cut to the Hollywood sign from the tree. The top has a great view of LA, which you can see from Downtown to Century City. If you aren't looking to hike and want a nice view, you can go all the way down and walk the Hollywood Reservoir (3.5 mile roundabout). Note - You can't park near the entrance of the hike. You will have to park where the hill goes down. The lower you go, the sooner you can start your hike! Try your best to go early, especially on weekends as it can get packed or HOT! read more

It's a good hike but a VERY unsafe area, I was parked there at noon (a lot of traffic a lot of people around and NICE houses) and came back to find EVERYTHING stolen out of my car including house keys and address so I instantly had house rekeyed. There were people working in yards, I was on a main street. Within 20 minutes they had spent thousands on credit cards and I KIND of think that they were either watching for people parking OR they were on my hike. read more

Just wanted to note that today around 11:30am the gate to enter the trail from the Lake Hollywood side was locked shut. I'm assuming because of the rain. But when it's open, it's a fantastic trail! read more

Increíble vista! Excelente caminata para hacer en un día cálido. Es bastante empinado pero todo un viaje de meditación hasta la cima. Entre más vas subiendo mejor la vista. Per friendly siempre y cuando vayan los perris con correa. Les aconsejo una correa larga, porque en el descenso podrían tropezar con su perruno. Importante: llevar agua. read more

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I used to frequent this hike trail a lot pre-covid so I've missed going here the last couple of months!! You can see the weeds have overgrown since it was closed off. Now it's opened back up, and the view is stunning as usual. I MISS NATURE!!!! No matter how often and familiar I am with this trail, the steep trails are always a challenge not to mention this heat doesn't make it any easier. But I find it helps to take lots of breaks going up, and take in the beautiful scenery. Going down is not as tough, but caution is still necessary since the rocks and sand can make it slippery. (Highly recommend hiking shoes w/lots of traction.) Some wore masks and some didn't, which I don't blame since it's really hard to breath under hot conditions so choose a time when there's less people. read more

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Did you ever have a friend ring you up and ask if you want to go hiking? And it turned out to be a nice casual not-so-effortless outing that you can look back and say "That was pretty chill." Ahh...this is not that hike. You access the beginning of this at the top of Lake Hollywood Dr. off of Barham. Please adhere to the suggested parking signs-all of them. You park and then you have to hike to the hike. There could even be more ridiculous signs meant to discourage you and go back to your car. All BS. Go past the metal barrier gate at the top of the street about 500 feet until you see the rock with the plaque on it to commemorate the donors who kept this a possibility for all to enjoy. Do NOT leave your water bottle in the car. You're going to need it. You see, that 30 minutes you did on the elliptical at the gym will be deemed useless in a matter of minutes. This is a Big Boy/Big Girl hike with enough vertical to break you if you let it. It's the real deal and is relentless for about a solid half hour. Don't feel guilty about huffing and puffing. I'm sure there's a support group for that you'll be eligible to join afterward. It is severely narrow, beguiling with sharp turns and just begging you not to focus on your footwork. But once you reach the top get ready for your spirit to soar. There's the tree, a flag and even a head of Buddha. There's also a chest that's full of notes and journals with even a pen or two to be found. After soaking in the panoramic views congratulate yourself. Write a note even. And every time after when you're stuck in traffic on the 101 cutting through the Cahuenga Pass or the 134 look up at that tree and smile. Beamingly. You did it!! read more

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One of my favorite LA hikes. Pretty short hike, about 1.6mi round trip just to the wisdom tree, but pretty steep climb. Can get slippery, so bring shoes with a good grip. Busy on the weekends, so you might have to park farther down the hill. Beautiful views at the top! There used to be a chest at the top where people would place notes and journals. Now there are some papers that people leave between rocks. Bring a snack to enjoy at the top! read more

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This is a great walk but its a steep walk all the way to the top on top of rocks (you will definitely feel the burn the next day.) It's a tiny path you are sharing with other hikers going up and coming down...by the way- don't look down if your afraid of heights ;0) . I recommend doing this hike in the am to beat the crowds and the sun because there is absolutely no shade until you make it to the top! Once you make it to the top you're able to relax. There is an amazing area where you can release some of your feelings, emotions, say some affirmations-write in a notebook to show your presence, take a small nap or just simply enjoy the marvelous view. It's a great hike for someone who needs a great release for the day. read more

Wisdom Tree - Wisdom Tree hike - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not sure why this page has directions to crystal springs , but you are going to want the directions that get you close to Wonder View Dr. I arrived at 8 am on a Monday and found parking easily, but it was the day after New Year so maybe I got lucky. This is a great spot for a quick workout. Park on Hollywood Lake and make the trek up a residential street and be respectful of making too much noise for the people that live there. There is a gate at the entrance, but it was unlocked. The hike is very rocky, so might be tough on ankles and knees. The view is beautiful and if you bring a pen and paper you can leave thoughts of wisdom for others to read. There used to be a box that held them, but I did not see it when I went. Dog friendly ,there are communal water bowls at the top. Coming back down the around 9:30 am hike began to get more crowded. read more

Wisdom Tree - January 2, 2023 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best view, very interesting trail, clean, nice sunset, dtla, ocean , universal city , both sides of city

One of LA magical beauty.... Compared to a lot of other hiking trails, this one is pretty easy and moderate. Just opposite of the Hollywood sign trail, which you can hike to it from here as well. As LA is slowly shifting the ordnance, hiking trails are starting to open up. Theres plenty of parking on the street. You start off walking through a quaint residential area before actually starting the trails. Be courteous of the residents as you are walking past their property. Once you reach the beginning of the trail, it's basically an uphill climb the whole way up. On a dirt path. It does get tight so you basically have to follow one another as the trail is not wide. Especially when your passing or approaching someone, move over so you or they can pass. It' was also a little slippery with the dirt. So be careful and take your time. Dogs are welcome but on leash. Going up wasn't that bad even through your going straight up. Trail didn't take that long to get to the top. Once you reach the top, your greeted with the tree, wisdom tree. There's also a flag that blows agains the wind over looking all of LA. From the valley to downtown LA and beyond. One side is LA and the other is the valley. There's no benches for sitting, so sit where you can. Just be known, people come and go and it can get busy. The view is amazing. Just standing there and taking it all in is priceless. From the top, you could continue on with the hike to the top of the Hollywood sign as well. Easy hike, but I'm sure it'll start to get busy now that trails are opening up. Stay safe, wear a mask. Some people didn't have any on though. read more

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Somewhat steep hike with 6-8 tricky areas with unsure footing, but rewards you with great vistas of LA and SFV.

Great trail for a good workout! Probably one of my favorite spots to hike, mainly because it's mostly uphill and there's something to look at when you get to the top. The wisdom tree of course and the American flag. Nice addition to the trail and something to look forward to on your way up to keep you motivated. Watch out for rattle snakes! I saw one out n about crossing our path. Parking was easy! It's on a hill so you have to walk up the hill but you're already there for a workout so. read more

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This is a great workout and not long at all. We did the full hike to the Wisdom Tree and the Hollywood sign. Round trip was just under 3.5 miles and for the most part the trail is rocky and you will be using boulders for leverage. The gravel is loose in many areas and you definitely want good shoes. Hiking to the Hollywood sign is a bit more of a challenge as you will do a bit of rock climbing in both directions but nothing strenuous. From the parking area to the Wisdom Tree took us 23 minutes, but we are fast hikers/walkers and then on to the Hollywood sign was an additional 25 minutes. Definitely worth it to do both in the same hike. Parking is easy early in the morning and the trailhead is nicely compact for the first 100 feet,after that you are on rocks of all sizes and dodging bushes and sticks. The flag is no longer there at the top, which was a real bummer and we hope it makes it way back again soon. Bring water,a hat and sunscreen as there is absolutely no shade the entire trail. There is a flat place to sit at the top of each location and to enjoy the views, but nowhere to escape the heat on a hot day. No restrooms located at the trailhead but there are trash cans, please use them! Enjoy the hike, it's a great one! read more

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Once you park, go up the paved road past the nice houses and through the gate and a bit more pavement then dirt road you'll see the entrance to start up the mountain. It's marked. This is a hard hike so you don't want to do it in flip flops. Bring water and take your time if you haven't hiked up the mountain before or aren't used to uphill mountain hiking. There boulders to climb over and lots of loose gravel. At the top is some shade under the tree to rest and catch your breath before you come back down. Warning: It's hot in the sun and if your playing music or have ear buds in, you might miss the rattle snake in the bush. Be mindful of your surroundings! Better to be able to hear everything! It can take up to 2 hours to make this hike up and down if your not used to this. There are no restrooms or trash cans . read more

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Beautiful View Always feeling pump up hiking up Loving nature Only thing is there's tooo many mosquitoes Everywhere, We just recently when read more

Wisdom Tree - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The wisdom tree was a moderate hike with a nice view of LA. I parked at this location 2984 Wonder View Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90068. There is a large hill, and if you go to the top of the hill, make a right through the residential area. You'll get to an area with a gate with a door. The door seems locked, but you can open it and walk through. There aren't too many forks, and it's easy to navigate to the top. There is also a path at the top that splits I think to go to the back of the Hollywood sign. Finding the entrance to the hike was the hardest part. I would suggest going earlier in the morning because you get that higher than the cloud feeling. Distance wise, I don't think it's that long. It took us maybe 1.5 to 2 hours round trip and that's with a lot of stopping. It is fairly steep coming down, so be careful. It's not too crowded, at least for the times that we went. At the top, there is an American flag, and it makes it all more patriotic, haha . read more

Wisdom Tree - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Still closed due to covid! I wanted to see for myself so I went up there and was happily greeted by the like 3 signs and a park ranger keeping guard! read more

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Wisdom Tree (Los Angeles, CA) If you're in Los Angeles and looking for a quick hike with incredible views, then I recommend checking out the Wisdom Tree. AllTrails has the trail leading to the Wisdom Tree as a 3.7-mile heavily trafficked loop with a total elevation gain of 1,368 feet. We found another route, which is shorter and not as busy. We just typed in Wonder View Drive & Lake Hollywood Drive on Google Maps. The directions led us to a residential neighborhood with plenty of street parking if you're early. From the corner of Wonder View & Lake Hollywood, proceed by foot up the road towards the mountains for about 1/4 miles until you reach a dirt road. The dirt road will lead to the Burbank Peak Trail. The Wisdom Tree is a short .50 miles from the Burbank Peak Trailhead. Just keep in mind that it's a narrow trail and it's all uphill. The trail is also exposed to the beating sun and a ton of tourist. Once you get to the top, you'll see the Wisdom Tree to your left. The Wisdom Tree isn't huge and looks like a giant piece of broccoli. I must admit it, the tree had a calming effect on me. I immediately felt relaxed once I arrived at the top. I also noticed that other people stopped their chatter and just enjoyed the view. The views up here include all of Los Angeles, including downtown. An American flag in honor of September 11 is planted nearby the tree. You'll also find a treasure chest full of gifts for the tree, mementos from visitors, and a logbook. Overall, I enjoyed visiting the Wisdom Tree. It's a short hike with great views of LA. Tip #1: Do not park in front of any of the homes and be careful not to park in "permit only" spaces. Also, respect the neighborhood. Tip #2: Although the hike from the Burbank Peak trailhead to the Wisdom Tree is only .50 miles, you will have to walk at least .25 miles to get to the trailhead, even longer the further out you park. Tip #3: The back of the Hollywood Sign (i.e. Mount Lee Summit) is less than a mile from the Wisdom Tree. Just do it! Tip #4: I assume that the trail is a hot spot for rattlesnakes due to all the warning signs. I'm glad that we didn't see Mr. Snake on the trail. Tip #5: Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes that can handle loose, slippery dirt. Bring plenty of water. Clean up after yourself. read more

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The hike was a short one took me about 25 minutes to get to the top and if that's too short you can hike to the back of the Hollywood sign which takes about an extra 35 min I don't know if it would be an easy hike for most but it wasn't difficult for me but my partner was struggling a little bit more so I went at her pace, most of it comes down to how busy the trail is and your personal abilities. I definitely recommend this hike for a lot of people read more

Cool place. A bit difficult trail to the top. From the top you have a wonderful view of the city. I advise everyone to visit the summit at least once read more

Spaggio doesn't-a understand. Whole-a point of Wisdom Tree is for-a Spaggio to write-a little note with a dream-a and put inna box at tree then wish come true like for beautiful female squirrel to make him-a notta so lonely any-a more, but now Spaggio sees that-a box with notes issa gone! So he guess that-a Spaggio dream is-a no more-a too. Hope is-a thing with-a wings, Spaggio can guess, because it can-a fly away too fast! read more

TLDR: Mostly uphill with limited shade, moderately hard, nice view at the top, option to extend the hike to the Hollywood sign The Wisdom Tree hike is a great option if you're looking for an alternative to the Hollywood sign hikes, but still want to see the sign. The way up is a bit steep and has limited shade. I had to pick up my small dog a few times because the rocks weren't possible for her to climb. I recommend starting early if possible to avoid the sun beating down on you. Once you reach the "Wisdom Tree" there is a nice view of the city and mountains. This took us approximately 30 minutes. There's also an option to continue up which will lead you to a view of the back of the Hollywood sign, a cool perspective if you've only seen it from afar. With this addition, our total hike still came in under 4 miles, but with the incline and the sun it honestly felt a bit longer. I would rate the hike difficulty as moderate, although it is not super long you do need some stamina to make it up the elevation gain. read more

Unbelievable impromptu afternoon in Los Angeles. I highly recommend this hike. When you get to the gate, don't be afraid to turn the knob. The door is unlocked! read more

Wisdom Tree - The View - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

From the beginning of the hike you're presented with what you're getting. A no joke incline the entire way up. Switch backs and amazing views are constants. Worth checking out and hiking several times. There's a chest with letters inside and stuff like that next to the Wisdom Tree. And a flag. Round trip can be around an hour and twenty minutes. Plenty of space at the top for those that may be selfie inclined. read more

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Tried to hike there today but it was closed. Did this hike before, pretty hot/crowded and you need to keep your eyes peeled for rattlesnakes & coyotes. read more