Best hiking trails in Los Angeles
Check out the top hiking trails in Los Angeles, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. The Trails Cafe
1. The Trails Cafe
42 local reviews
2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 5:00 PM
+1 323-871-2102
CafeFoodPoint of interest
Great location, outdoor picnic tables, good scones and baked goods, across from Ferndell and Griffith Park hik…
Little gem coffee place in Griffith Park. Go enjoy a yummy breakfast and hit the many hiking trails around aft…
This is a great breakfast and lunch cafe. Rustic, outdoors, and at the foot of a great hiking trail. Homemade …
1. The Trails Cafe
1. The Trails Cafe
42 local reviews
2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles
Open · Closes 5:00 PM
+1 323-871-2102
Sarajo
Great location, outdoor picnic tables, good scones and baked goods, across from Ferndell and Griffith Park hiking trails
Alex
Little gem coffee place in Griffith Park. Go enjoy a yummy breakfast and hit the many hiking trails around after.
Beth
This is a great breakfast and lunch cafe. Rustic, outdoors, and at the foot of a great hiking trail. Homemade pies and cookies are stellar!
2. Fryman Canyon Park
2. Fryman Canyon Park
38 local reviews
8401 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles
+1 310-456-7049
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Turn left out of the house, walk up the hill to Mulholland, cross the road and you will access Fryman Canyon O…
Hiking Trails close to shops and restaurants and great residential area. Gene Autry's estate is nearby and Ale…
If you want to see celebrities, try the hiking trails at Fryman and Runyon Canyons, because that's where they …
2. Fryman Canyon Park
2. Fryman Canyon Park
38 local reviews
8401 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles
+1 310-456-7049
Caroline
Turn left out of the house, walk up the hill to Mulholland, cross the road and you will access Fryman Canyon Overlook and the hiking trails …
dan
Hiking Trails close to shops and restaurants and great residential area. Gene Autry's estate is nearby and Alex Trebec and other celebrities…
Ethlie
If you want to see celebrities, try the hiking trails at Fryman and Runyon Canyons, because that's where they hang out!
3. Griffith Park
3. Griffith Park
156 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
My favorite hiking loop with my dogs! There is a side entrance to the park nearby. If you walk towards the dea…
One of the largest urban parks in North America, Griffith park has some of the most beautiful views and hiking…
The epitome of the Los Angeles outdoor lifestyle. Hiking trails, scenic picnic areas, a train museum (great fo…
3. Griffith Park
3. Griffith Park
156 local reviews
Corina
My favorite hiking loop with my dogs! There is a side entrance to the park nearby. If you walk towards the dead end of Griffith Park, the st…
Justin
One of the largest urban parks in North America, Griffith park has some of the most beautiful views and hiking trails. It also has an observ…
Jesus Chuy
The epitome of the Los Angeles outdoor lifestyle. Hiking trails, scenic picnic areas, a train museum (great for kids), and sitting atop is t…
4. Angeles National Forest
4. Angeles National Forest
10 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Head to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on 2N. Right behind it is a small service road to the right that leads …
Hiking trails and camping
Go hiking right at the bottom of the driveway or drive to the top of the mountain. Great views!
4. Angeles National Forest
4. Angeles National Forest
10 local reviews
Erin
Head to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on 2N. Right behind it is a small service road to the right that leads to some great hiking trails. …
Laura
Hiking trails and camping
Linda
Go hiking right at the bottom of the driveway or drive to the top of the mountain. Great views!
5. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
5. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
30 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Hiking trail to a waterful. 7 miles roundtrip
There are other hiking trails around here. They are a bit flatter. The San Gabriel Mountains are gorgeous, if …
Great hiking trail. Waterfall. Easy parking.
5. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
5. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
30 local reviews
Gayle
Hiking trail to a waterful. 7 miles roundtrip
Maria
There are other hiking trails around here. They are a bit flatter. The San Gabriel Mountains are gorgeous, if you like hiking I do recommend…
Nicole
Great hiking trail. Waterfall. Easy parking.
6. Terranea Resort
6. Terranea Resort
28 local reviews
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
+1 310-494-7891
SpaLodgingPoint of interest
Stunning views, great restaurants and on the weekends try the Lobby Bar for live music. There is also a beauti…
Amazing views... Whale watching, easy hiking trails along the coast and down to the water. 9 hole executive go…
Exclusive resort with fantastic bar/restaurant right on the Pacific ocean edge……A must at sunset!
6. Terranea Resort
6. Terranea Resort
28 local reviews
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
+1 310-494-7891
Michelle
Stunning views, great restaurants and on the weekends try the Lobby Bar for live music. There is also a beautiful and flat hiking trail open…
Danny
Amazing views... Whale watching, easy hiking trails along the coast and down to the water. 9 hole executive golf course. We like to go to Ne…
Wendy
Exclusive resort with fantastic bar/restaurant right on the Pacific ocean edge……A must at sunset!
7. Temescal Canyon Park
7. Temescal Canyon Park
50 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
My favorite hiking trail in the heart of the Palisades, 10 mn drive from my house!
My favorite west side Hiking Trail. Easy to get to and has amazing views of the mountains and ocean.
Beautiful park with picnic tables, restrooms, multiple hiking trails to the waterfall, Skull Rock and Will Rog…
7. Temescal Canyon Park
7. Temescal Canyon Park
50 local reviews
Sarah
My favorite hiking trail in the heart of the Palisades, 10 mn drive from my house!
Cassandra
My favorite west side Hiking Trail. Easy to get to and has amazing views of the mountains and ocean.
Kat
Beautiful park with picnic tables, restrooms, multiple hiking trails to the waterfall, Skull Rock and Will Rogers State Park.
8. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
8. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
20 local reviews
1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 310-265-5000
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest
Great hiking trail with amazing views!
Located under the The Trump Golf Course are some beautiful hiking trails.
Stunning ocean views and hiking trails. Removed from hustle and bustle of LA
8. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
8. Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
20 local reviews
1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 310-265-5000
Tony
Great hiking trail with amazing views!
Lionel
Located under the The Trump Golf Course are some beautiful hiking trails.
Amber
Stunning ocean views and hiking trails. Removed from hustle and bustle of LA
9. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
9. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
16 local reviews
5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes
Open · Closes 4:00 PM
+1 310-544-5366
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Hiking trails, beautiful beaches, lifeguard. Must pay for parking. Near Wayfarer's Chapel.
Hiking trails and beautiful views of the ocean. Something you can see the whales migrating too! Very low tide …
Drive down into PV to Abalone Cove and you won't believe your eyes.... and you'll forget you are in LA. Take …
9. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
9. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
16 local reviews
5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes
Open · Closes 4:00 PM
+1 310-544-5366
Yumi And Bill
Hiking trails, beautiful beaches, lifeguard. Must pay for parking. Near Wayfarer's Chapel.
Lucy
Hiking trails and beautiful views of the ocean. Something you can see the whales migrating too! Very low tide for the kids since it's a cove…
Pete
Drive down into PV to Abalone Cove and you won't believe your eyes.... and you'll forget you are in LA. Take a quick hike down to the shore…
10. Griffith Observatory
10. Griffith Observatory
685 local reviews
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Bus stationTransit stationPoint of interest
This park is amazing. There are hiking trails all throughout. The observatory is a great place to walk in and …
An iconic LA landmark, not to be missed! There is so much to experience here: The observatory itself in bea…
Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. It's loca…
10. Griffith Observatory
10. Griffith Observatory
685 local reviews
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Lindsey
This park is amazing. There are hiking trails all throughout. The observatory is a great place to walk in and out of with breathtaking views…
Anne-Marie
An iconic LA landmark, not to be missed! There is so much to experience here: The observatory itself in beautiful historic Art Deco style…
Kendra
Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. It's location allows for some impressiv…
11. Topanga State Park
11. Topanga State Park
44 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Wonderful hiking trails with views of downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and Catalina Island.
A nature area in the Santa Monica mountains, with a nice hiking trail that leads to views of the ocean. Mild-t…
Nearby Topanga Canyon with hiking trails or route to Pacific Coast Hwy.
11. Topanga State Park
11. Topanga State Park
44 local reviews
Shannon
Wonderful hiking trails with views of downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and Catalina Island.
David
A nature area in the Santa Monica mountains, with a nice hiking trail that leads to views of the ocean. Mild-to-moderate intensity, as it go…
Jeni
Nearby Topanga Canyon with hiking trails or route to Pacific Coast Hwy.
12. Griffith Park Dr
12. Griffith Park Dr
10 local reviews
4730 Crystal Springs Dr,, Los Angeles
(323) 913-4688
Route
Tons of hiking trails and outdoorsy stuff to do. Get's hot in the summer so use sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Griffith Park is famous for being used as a filming location for Westerns in the 40's and 50's. It is a beauti…
Public park, merry-go-round, hiking trails, observatory, fun fun! 5-10 minute drive, but observatory entrance …
12. Griffith Park Dr
12. Griffith Park Dr
10 local reviews
4730 Crystal Springs Dr,, Los Angeles
(323) 913-4688
Peter & Alison
Tons of hiking trails and outdoorsy stuff to do. Get's hot in the summer so use sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Robert
Griffith Park is famous for being used as a filming location for Westerns in the 40's and 50's. It is a beautiful park with multiple hiking …
Patrick
Public park, merry-go-round, hiking trails, observatory, fun fun! 5-10 minute drive, but observatory entrance from Hollywood side