Hikes

Runyon Canyon, Griffith Park, Temescal — The Best Trails in LA for Every Level

From the quick climb up Runyon to the long ridgelines of Griffith Park, LA hiking is less about the summit and more about who's walking with you. These trail guides break down distance, difficulty, parking, and the best time to go. Find one that fits your group and make a morning of it.

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Franklin Canyon: LA's Hidden Wilderness (And the Andy Griffith Fishing Hole)

605 acres of quiet trails at the center of LA, the Andy Griffith Show fishing hole, and a lake loop most Angelenos have never walked. How to plan a visit.

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Griffith Park, Hollywood Sign & Observatory: The Complete Guide

4,310 acres. The Hollywood Sign. A free observatory. The best views in Los Angeles. Here's everything you need to know, all in one place.

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Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa Overlook: The Definitive Guide

The best ocean-view hike in LA. Lush canyon, Pacific panoramas from Parker Mesa Overlook, free parking, and one of the few Westside trails open post-fire.

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Runyon Canyon 2026: Off-Leash Rules, Parking, Hours & Trail Guide

Runyon Canyon in 2026: off-leash dog rules, Mulholland lot parking, sunrise to sunset hours, trail options, and the best times to go. Free entry.

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Solstice Canyon: Waterfall, Ruins & Wild Parakeets in Malibu

A waterfall, the ruins of a celebrity architect's mansion, a creek that tested space satellites, and wild parakeets. All within three miles in Malibu.

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Temescal Gateway Park: The Waterfall Hike That's Coming Back

A waterfall hike ten minutes from the beach. A ridgeline with panoramic Pacific views. Currently closed after the Palisades Fire. Reopening soon.

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Will Rogers State Historic Park: Inspiration Point Hike Guide

Ocean views, city skyline, and Catalina Island, all from a moderate one-hour loop hike in Pacific Palisades.

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