Los Angeles Trails

Trails in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is America's second biggest city and while Los Angeles County has a population of over 10 million people, it also has a high number of hiking trails. In fact, hikespeak.com has a list of over 150 hike in Los Angeles County! Whether your are looking for something thrilling or relaxing, a breathtaking ocean view or a lofty summit, Los Angeles has a trail for you.

Finding the Right Trail

With so many trails to choose from, how will you pick your next hike? Out-of-towners and locals may enjoy hiking to the Hollywood Sign. There are a few ways to get to the sign, so check out Hollywoodsignhikes.com for more information.

Looking for something else? Scroll through the categories below to see lists and slideshows of the top rated* trails fitting these criteria:

Adventure HikesCanyon HikesCave Hikes
Long HikesLoop HikesMountain Hikes
Movie-Related HikesOcean View HikesRidge Hikes
Ruins HikesShort HikesSwimming Hole Hikes
Urban HikesWaterfall Hikes
* Top rated trails were selected based on the cumulative ratings of users on hikespeak.com
Top Los Angeles Hikes

Adventure Hikes

  1. Fish Canyon Narrows in the Sierra Pelona Mountains
  2. Zuma Canyon Narrows - Zuma Ridge Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
  3. Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains
  4. The gorge between Rock Pool and Century Lake in Malibu Creek State Park
  5. Rustic Canyon's Murphy Ranch from Will Rogers State Historic Park

Canyon Hikes

  1. Santa Anita Canyon Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains
  3. Santa Ynez Canyon Trail to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park
  4. Fish Canyon Narrows in the Sierra Pelona Mountains
  5. Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains

Cave Hikes

  1. Vanalden Cave in the Santa Monica Mountains
  2. Bronson Cave in Griffith Park
  3. Dawn Mine in the San Gabriel Mountains
  4. The Grotto in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Cave of Munits in the Simi Hills

Long Hikes

  1. La Jolla Canyon Loop in Point Mugu State Park
  2. Santa Anita Canyon Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains
  3. Mount Baldy Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains
  4. Hermit Gulch - Trans-Catalina Trail Loop on Santa Catalina Island
  5. Nicholas Flat via Malibu Springs Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains

Loop Hikes

For extended loops, check out the some of the Long Hikes above. They are all fantastic loops too!

  1. Sandstone Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains
  2. Scenic and Overlook Trails Loop in Point Mugu State Park
  3. Mount Chapel, Mount Bell, and Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park
  4. Corral Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Towsley View Loop Trail in Ed Davis Park

Mountain Hikes

  1. Mount Baldy Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Rocky Peak in Rocky Peak Park
  3. Mesa Peak in Malibu Creek State Park
  4. Calabasas Peak via Cold Creek Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Mount Chapel, Mount Bell, and Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park

Movie Hikes

  1. The M*A*S*H Site in Malibu Creek State Park
  2. Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains
  3. Pacific Crest Trail and Foot Trail Loop in Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park
  4. Bronson Cave in Griffith Park
  5. Bantam Trail and Castair Trail in Trebek Open Space

Ocean View Hikes

  1. La Jolla Canyon Loop in Point Mugu State Park
  2. Scenic and Overlook Trails Loop in Point Mugu State Park
  3. Parker Mesa Overlook via East Topanga Fire Road in Topanga State Park
  4. Corral Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Hermit Gulch - Trans-Catalina Trail Loop on Santa Catalina Island

Ridge Hikes

  1. Devil's Backbone Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Parker Mesa Overlook via East Topanga Fire Road in Topanga State Park
  3. Mandeville Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
  4. Winston Ridge and Winston Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains
  5. Beaudry Motorway Loop to Tongva Peak in the Verdugo Mountains

Ruins Hikes

  1. Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail in San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Rustic Canyon's Murphy Ranch from Will Rogers State Historic Park
  3. Old Zoo Picnic Area in Griffith Park
  4. Solstice Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Dawn Mine in the San Gabriel Mountains

Short Hikes

  1. Vanalden Cave in the Santa Monica Mountains
  2. Point Dume in Malibu
  3. Amir's Garden in Griffith Park
  4. Skull Rock in Topanga State Park
  5. Quarry Loop on the Palos Verdes Peninsula

Swimming Hole Hikes

  1. Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Rock Pook in Malibu Creek State Park
  3. Hermit Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
  4. Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains
  5. The Grotto in the Santa Monica Mountains

Urban Hikes

  1. Bantam Trail and Castair Trail in Trebek Open Space
  2. Hastain Trail in Franklin Canyon Park
  3. Inspiration Point in Will Rogers State Historic Park
  4. Mandeville Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
  5. Azusa Peak and Glendora Peak via Garcia Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains

Waterfall Hikes

  1. Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
  2. Fish Canyon Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
  3. Hermit Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
  4. Cooper Canyon Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
  5. Santa Ynez Falls in the Santa Monica Mountains

Find More Trails

Hike Local: If you are an Angelino, and just want to see what trails are close to where you live, you can also check out hikespeak.com's Hike Finder Map.

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