The Best Trails in Los Angeles, California (United States)

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Photo of Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory from Greek Theatre Photo of Loyola Marymount University Trail (LMU) Photo of Playa Vista-Griffith Observatory
  • Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofLoyola Marymount University Trail (LMU) Photo ofLoyola Marymount University Trail (LMU) Photo ofLoyola Marymount University Trail (LMU)

    Fire Road trail near Playa Vista that is an easy dirt trail used mainly by dog walkers and strollers with views from Westchester and Layola Marymount university over Playa Vista and Los Angeles. More information availabl...

  • Playa Vista-Griffith Observatory

    Road Bike
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    Distance
    44.28mi
    Elevation +
    2018f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory

    Route takes you through the city to Griffith Observatory, then back along the beach. Mostly bike trail & bike lanes for the ride to the Observatory. I took a different route back, the Santa Monica Blvd section was a litt...

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  • Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTrippet Ranch to Parker Mesa Overlook Photo ofTrippet Ranch to Parker Mesa Overlook Photo ofTrippet Ranch to Parker Mesa Overlook

    Trippet Ranch to Parker Mesa Overlook Very nice and easy rolling hills trail with under 900 ft. over all elevation gain with a great bonus at the end - 180 degrees panoramic view overlooking Los Angeles and the Pacifi...

  • Distance
    14.34mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches

    Short bike trip along the beach in Santa Monica. I rented a very cheap bike from my hotel, the kind of stuff with only 1 gear and back-pedal brakes. The brakes are almost inefficient but the bike cannot go faster than...

  • CA-LA-Playa Vista-Topanga Fire Road

    Mountain Bike
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    Distance
    29.33mi
    Elevation +
    2605f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCA-LA-Playa Vista-Topanga Fire Road Photo ofCA-LA-Playa Vista-Topanga Fire Road Photo ofCA-LA-Playa Vista-Topanga Fire Road

    Here was my first attempt at a fire road in CA. I've had a few rides this summer that I got to the beginning, but didn't have the juice left to try it. I guess, this was only different in that I DID try it...and...didn't...

  • Los Angeles mountains

    Trail Running
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    Distance
    20.43mi
    Elevation +
    3638f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLos Angeles mountains Photo ofLos Angeles mountains Photo ofLos Angeles mountains

    I started on the Will Rogers State Historic Park, I took a trail that goes by the Rustic Creek, it was difficult to run in this trail so I took the next exit that I found, it was a bad hill ascend until I got to Sullivan...

  • Distance
    34.97mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPlaya Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd Photo ofPlaya Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd

    This takes you along the Beach, past Venice, Santa Monica Pier, up San Vincente to the Manderville Fire Road. The ride, up to the Fire Road is either Road OR MTB. After you get the the fire trail, I don't recommend th...

  • Hollywood Sign Hike

    Hiking
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    Distance
    5.68mi
    Elevation +
    1463f
    TrailRank
    28

    Just under 6 miles out & back. This hike takes you to the top of the famed Hollywood sign. Warning: can be hot and dusty so make sure you get an early start. Also start early to get good parking.

  • Venice beach run

    Running
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    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofVenice beach run

    Short run around Venice beach. Starts at Washington Blvd, follows the beach till Ocean View Park and returns through Abbot Kinney Blvd. When at the Ocean Front Walk you run mostly on pavement, but there are also small...

  • LMU Tour

    Road Bike
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    Distance
    19.54mi
    Elevation +
    226f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLMU Tour

    This is a short route that goes around Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Again, a small hill getting up the the University, but flat before and after that. Also, a few short segments on trafficked roads, but mostly bike...

  • Playa Vista-Hahn Hill-Manhattan Beach

    Road Bike
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    Distance
    30.35mi
    Elevation +
    390f
    TrailRank
    22

    30 Mile loop, one Hill. This is a pretty easy route for the most part. Mostly bike trails, a couple short jaunts on roads with some traffic. The hill is only 300ft climb, but for size...it puts the burn in the legs and l...

  • The Easy Hollywood Sign Hike

    Hiking
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    Distance
    2.93mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    21| Rating 5.0

    The Hollywood Sign hike is one of those iconic hikes that you need to do at least once. Not only will you hike to the Hollywood Sign, but you'll get some spectacular views of LA along the way.

    A must in L.A
    alekiomon
  • Hollywood sign

    Hiking
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    Distance
    1.01mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    15

    (English below) Caminata super corta desde un barrio hasta debajo del cartel. No nos acercamos, hacía mucho calor. Nada de otro mundo. Small walk from neighborhood to below the sign. Didn't get closed to it because of ...

  • Distance
    64.95mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUSA - Costa Oeste en Autocaravana Etapa-15 Camarillo (Premiun Outlet) - Los Angeles (Zona Autocaravanas cercano al Aeropuert Photo ofUSA - Costa Oeste en Autocaravana Etapa-15 Camarillo (Premiun Outlet) - Los Angeles (Zona Autocaravanas cercano al Aeropuert Photo ofUSA - Costa Oeste en Autocaravana Etapa-15 Camarillo (Premiun Outlet) - Los Angeles (Zona Autocaravanas cercano al Aeropuert

    OBSERVACIONES -Última etapa de nuestro viaje que nos llevara hasta la zona de estancia para Autocaravanas tocando el Aeropuerto de Los Angeles. Después de pasar toda la mañana de complas en este Outlet de Camarillo reco...

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  • Santa Ynez Trail

    Hiking
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    Distance
    1.83mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    12

    This popular Santa Monica Mountains trail is about two miles long and gains about 800 feet, most of it in the second mile. The first mile is a pleasant walk along a shaded riparian streambed. Then, the trail climbs steep...

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