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SaveThis park is mostly easy wide graded trails that are popular on the north side with equestrians and the south side and summit with hikers, trail runners, and tourists wanting to get up to the Hollywood sign
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- Hike
50 trails
- Horse
33 trails
- Trail Running
49 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 7, 2026Hike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #3,691
- State Ranking
- #153
- Trails (view details)
- 50
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 2
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 33
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 49
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,730 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,411 ft
- Reports
- 42
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 2,424
Articles
The 7 Most Scenic Running Trails in the U.S.
Mar 9, 2026 from outsideonline.com
Whether you’re craving cityscapes or secluded forests, these routes are worth planning a trip around.
Popular Griffith Park Hiking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 56 ft • 163 •
Green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 830 ft • 0 ft • 128 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 5,036 ft • 298 ft • 125 •
Green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,375 ft • 0 ft • 125 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,211 ft • 0 ft • 122 • • hike
This steep but well-worn trail is the most popular way up to the Wisdom Tree, and if you take the ridgeline, the back of the Hollywood Sign.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,446 ft • 506 ft • 115 • • hike
Easy fire road trail up to the Griffith Observatory. Very busy but for a good reason, hiking up allows you to skip the parking dilemma at the lot up top.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 5,118 ft • 490 ft • 111 •
Green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,599 ft • 191 ft • 106 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Griffith Park
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Vista De Valle (+side trail) | Jul 7, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 7, 2026 | Very Dry | BlindJoeDeath | ||
| Charlie Turner Trail | Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 4, 2026 | Unknown | chrisdevlin | ||
| East Observatory | Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 4, 2026 | Unknown | chrisdevlin | ||
| Griffin West Access | Apr 11, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 11, 2026 | Ideal | Nutrifit | ||
| Brush Canyon | Jan 8, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 8, 2026 | Variable | rlaca001 | ||
| Mt. Lee Drive | Jul 24, 2025 @ 1:32pm Jul 24, 2025 | Very Dry | 3WxEIkX2 | ||
| Wisdom Tree | May 8, 2025 @ 8:03am May 8, 2025 | Dry | chrisdevlin | ||
| Cahuenga Peak | May 8, 2025 @ 8:03am May 8, 2025 | Dry | chrisdevlin | ||
| Bill Eckert (East) | Jan 17, 2025 @ 9:18am Jan 17, 2025 | Very Dry | tedderb | ||
| Mount Hollywood Fall Line | Dec 19, 2024 @ 9:53pm Dec 19, 2024 | Dry | RedMisty |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myname9010 | wishlist | trail | activity #106670341 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 11:43pm 1 day |
| CarlinCool | comment | trail | activity #106418948 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:51pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| BrassShadow | wishlist | trail | activity #104190199 and 1 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:52am Sep 20, 2026 |
| RedMisty | like | report | activity #100377548 | Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:57pm Jul 30, 2026 |
| BlindJoeDeath | add | report | activity #98677500 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 5:21pm Jul 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I did not see any signs indicating no... | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:51pm Oct 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hiked Tree of Life on 9/15/21. Great variety,... | Sep 16, 2021 @ 11:20pm Sep 16, 2021 |
Nearby Riding Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runyon Canyon Park | 1 | 2.5 km | |||
| Trebek Open Space | 3 | 3.1 km | |||
| Fryman Canyon Park | 9 | 4 | 4.7 km | ||
| Verdugo Mountains | 2 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5.6 km |
| Franklin Canyon Park | 1 | 2 | 5.9 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 2 | 5 miles | 689 ft | 2 miles | 863 ft | 3 | 35 | 2,262 | ||||
| E-Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 187 ft | 4,498 ft | 525 ft | 34 | 90 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 7 miles | 1,089 ft | 3 miles | 1,184 ft | 2 | 18 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 187 ft | 4,498 ft | 525 ft | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 187 ft | 4,498 ft | 525 ft | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Horse | 33 | 36 miles | 5,771 ft | 16 miles | 1,220 ft | #1,278 | #88 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 50 | 46 miles | 8,730 ft | 22 miles | 1,411 ft | #3,691 | #153 | 1 | 42 | 1,771 | ||
| Trail Running | 49 | 45 miles | 7,848 ft | 21 miles | 1,411 ft | #3,743 | #125 | 40 | 1,139 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Griffith Park?
The highest rated hiking trails in Griffith Park are:
- Greek Theatre Trail (0/5)
- Griffin West Access (0/5)
- East Observatory (0/5)
- Wisdom Tree (0/5)
- Riverside Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to hike in Griffith Park?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike in Griffith Park are:
- February (26 activities)
- June (25 activities)
- April (23 activities)
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Where can I park to hike in Griffith Park?
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What is the longest trail in Griffith Park?
The longest trail in Griffith Park is Griffin Equestrian at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Griffith Park?
The best trail running trails in Griffith Park are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Griffith Park?
Griffith Park has a total of 50 trails. Browse top hiking trails in Griffith Park to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Griffith Park?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Griffith Park is Coolidge Trail with 549 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Griffith Park?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Griffith Park is Tree of Life with 884 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Griffith Park?
Griffith Park supports the following activities: Hiking, Horseback, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest hiking trails in Griffith Park?
The steepest hiking trail in Griffith Park is Riverside Chute Scramble with an average grade of 46.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Griffith Park?
The overall region status for Griffith Park is Clear / Green. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the top sights to see in Griffith Park?
There are 2 notable sights in Griffith Park. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Griffith Park.
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What are the most popular hiking trails in Griffith Park?
The most popular hiking trails in Griffith Park are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Griffith Park?
The best beginner hiking trails in Griffith Park are:
- Greek Theatre Trail (0/5)
- Griffin West Access (0/5)
- East Observatory (0/5)
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