Los Angeles Trails

Adventure Hikes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a big city, but you can still get outdoors for some pretty adventurous hikes. Here are the highest rated adventure hikes in Los Angeles according to the cumulative average rating from users on hikespeak.com.

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

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Fish Canyon Narrows
This 10.5-mile hike explores an enchanting narrow canyon on the east side of the Angeles National Forest in the Sierra Pelona Mountains north of Santa Clarita. Zuma Canyon Narrows
This challenging 8-mile loop includes an off-trail trek through the narrows above Zuma Canyon Trail before returning via Zuma Ridge Trail where ocean views await. Bridge to Nowhere
This adventurous 10-mile hike requires several river crossings to reach an out-of-place bridge with a unique history. Malibu Creek Gorge
This off-trail adventure explores the C-shaped gorge between Rock Pool and Century Lake in Malibu Creek State Park. Rustic Canyon's Murphy Ranch
This 4 to 5-mile adventure visits the ruins of an abandoned commune built by Nazi sympathizers in an overgrown canyon east of the Will Rogers State Historic Park.