Best Hiking Trails of Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles region is known for many things, but a hiking destination is rarely one of them. In truth the area boasts excellent trails among and just outside the urban sprawl of Southern California, including many features that you won't find anywhere else.

We've a long way to go to capture all the best hiking trails around the Los Angeles basin, but here's what we've explored so far. Our trail reviews feature photography and route maps that you can use on your phone for easy navigation. Did we miss your favorite trail? Let us know and we'll make sure to check it out.

	5★ Hollywood Hills Hollywood, CA · 1-6 mi · Easy & Medium The best ways to enjoy the Hollywood Hills, the greatest views of the sign and several ways to reach the summits.
	5★ Malibu Creek Malibu, CA · 2-6 mi · Easy Formerly the 20th Century Fox Ranch and a wonder of dramatic vistas in every direction, this park has been a movie and television filming location for decades.
	5★ Solstice Canyon Malibu, CA · 3-6 mi · Easy & Medium Located just off the Pacific Coast Highway on the shimmering Malibu coastline, Solstice Canyon is a wildly popular hiking route that has something to offer all levels of fitness and interest.
	5★ Vasquez Rocks Agua Dulce, CA · 1-4 mi · Easy One of the most recognizable movie and television backdrops is only a short drive away from Hollywood itself. Come for hiking, a photo op, or to climb the rocks for yourself.
	5★ Echo Mountain Pasadena, CA · 5 mi · Moderate Stunning views of the LA basin as you climb the narrow trail cut out of the side of Echo Mountain. At the summit you'll find remnants of "The White City in the Sky".
	4★ Eaton Canyon Falls Pasadena, CA · 3-4 mi · Easy & Moderate Discover a waterfall at the end of a winding and shady canyon, then return along a mountain trail with awesome LA views.
	4★ Trail Canyon Falls Sunland, CA · 4 mi · Medium Hike through the picturesque sun-drenched canyon, then rappel the ropes to reach this charming waterfall.

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