Top rated Hiking areas in Los Angeles, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Los Angeles

Experience the best that Los Angeles has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 45 places from Hiking area category.

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Wisdom Tree

Scenic spot

A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.

4.80 (979 reviews)

Wonder View Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Good little speedy hike to get your blood flowing. Not overwhelming although you are going uphill the entire time. Can't see the Hollywood sign but the view is better than looking at a sign. Can get crowded so go early or later in the evening. Parking gets busy too so again go early or later.

4.80 (582 reviews)

Griffith Park Trails

Hiking area

Outdoor natural trail offering hills, picnic tables & views of surrounding neighborhoods.

4.80 (542 reviews)

Nike Missile Control Site LA-96

Historical landmark

👍👍 Nice look at the history not long ago. During the Cold War, NIKE missiles were deployed to protect Los Angeles against the Soviet Union warplanes. The site was active during the high tension period. Then new technology replaced these old missile systems. Now, it is no longer a war site, it becomes a...

4.80 (301 reviews)

San Vicente Mountain Park

Park

Scenic former missile launch site with a radar tower plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.

4.80 (286 reviews)

Dante's View

Hiking area

👍👍 I love coming here, the view's are amazing, plus the hike up is pretty awesome.

4.80 (282 reviews)

Glendale Peak

Hiking area

👍👍 Great views and a benchmark at the top. Cool sign marking the start of the trail

4.80 (201 reviews)

Baxter Stairs

Hiking area

👍 If you’re starting at the top, the stairway is tucked in between two homes. Parking is limited to one side of the street, and No parking signs are posted for certain times/days. Before you walk down the stairs you have a clear view of Elysian Park, downtown and Chavez Ravine. Their are 297 stairs an...

4.80 (111 reviews)

Trailer Canyon Trailhead - Topanga State Park

Hiking area

4.80 (53 reviews)

El Scorpion Canyon Park

Hiking area

👍👍 It's great, easy to get to and a fairly mellow trail. I love these urban wildernesses all around the Valley.

4.80 (43 reviews)

Captain's Roost

Hiking area

👍👍 I hiked up Firebreak trail to Griffith Observatory, then followed the signs to Mt. Hollywood. I wasn’t able to reach my final destination in time but I made it to Captain’s Roost. I had to work in the afternoon. The hike up from the street is steep but the trails themselves are very wide and soft u...

4.80 (41 reviews)

Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

Trails lead to picnic areas, grassy fields, a pond/waterfall, city view overlooks & a playground.

4.70 (2.2K reviews)

Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory

Hiking area

Steep 1.3-mile-long unmade trail leading to the domed Art Deco observatory with views across LA.

4.70 (1.4K reviews)

Angels Point

Park

👍👍 I come here often for engagement/wedding photos, but had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful couple for their proposal! Totally beautiful, scenic spot of our beautiful city :)

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

Los Leones Canyon

Hiking area

Starting point with parking for a canyon hiking trail across chaparral grassland for Pacific views.

4.70 (1K reviews)

Charlie Turner Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 This is a good hiking place. You are going to enjoy if you like hiking. Scenery are outstanding and if you are lucky you may find some wildlife. Beware of rattle snakes. I saw few deers during my trail.

4.70 (960 reviews)

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

Park

This sizable tract of urban wildland features a large network of trails & dramatic views.

4.70 (891 reviews)

Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

This park provides hiking paths through wooded areas & coastal sage scrub & expansive valley views.

4.70 (771 reviews)

Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon

Scenic spot

Parkway viewpoint with valley vistas, canyon trail access, an information board & parking lot.

4.70 (543 reviews)

Hollywood Reservoir Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 This walking path is absolutely gorgeous and perfect if you are looking for an easy 3-mile walk. It is paved all the way around the dam. Lots of birds, ducks, and other wildlife. If you start at the dam, there is a perfect spot to take pix of the Hollywood sign at the midpoint. Leave your big trucks...

4.70 (393 reviews)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Los Angeles, United States