Los Angeles Trails

Long Hikes in Los Angeles

With a population of over 10 million people, Los Angeles County can feel a little crowded sometimes. An extended hike can provide a much-needed escape. Here are the highest rated long hikes in Los Angeles according to the cumulative average rating from users on hikespeak.com.

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

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La Jolla Canyon Loop
This 11.5-mile loop offers incredible ocean views, exploring Point Mugu State Park on the west end of the Santa Monica Mountains.Santa Anita Canyon Loop
This 9.5-mile loop visits a two peaceful creeks in sylvan canyons, a 60-foot waterfall, and plenty of beautiful wilderness.Mount Baldy Loop
This 11.3-mile loop combines the hair-raising Devil’s Backbone with Baldy Bowl – Ski Hut Trail to reach the highest summit in the San Gabriel Mountains.Hermit Gulch - Trans-Catalina Trail Loop
This 11.7-mile loop circles the ridges around Avalon, offering amazing views of the interiors of Catalina Island and the ocean beyond.Nicholas Flat via Malibu Springs Trail
This scenic 7-mile lollipop loop hike ascends an overgrown track to meadows and a pond on Nicholas Flat in Leo Carrillo State Park.