Dream Hollywood

Runyon Canyon is an extremely popular hiking trail with great views of Hollywood Hills in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a quick hike to see the Hollywood sign or views from Inspiration Point and Clouds Rest. This is also a great area for dog owners as there are plenty of off-leash areas. Don’t expect to have the trail to yourself and plan time for finding street parking. The southern entrance to the park is located at the north end of Fuller Avenue. Due to the sunny nature of the...

If you are hiking Runyon Park for the views then this hike is for you. You will have three fantastic views of the park. Indian Rock is a lesser-known point in the park. It is the highest point at an elevation of 1320'. Bagging this high point should be a delightful prize for any summit bagging enthusiast.

Ferndell (aka Fern Dell) is a woodsy glen at the lower end of Western Canyon in Griffith Park. Your destination is the historic Griffith Observatory. Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade. Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need assistance along this entire route due to the consistent sections above a 5% grade (especially if using...

Begin on Fern Dell near Trails cafe. As you began the ascend, take the east trail (trail to the right) up to the Observatory. This is an all uphill hike so pace yourself. If you end up taking the west trail (left) it is ok because they eventually meet up. There isn't any shade on this trail until you are almost at the Observatory. Once you arrive at the Observatory (0.9 mile hike), take a bathroom break and refill your water. You will find the toilets and fountains near the parking lot. ...