Point Dume Trail
Spiraling path to a panorama over the Pacific, with tide pools and whale watching opportunities.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 80 m
Escape LA's Concrete Jungle on These 6 Easy Hikes
Escape from the stress of city life and relax in nature on these 6 easy hikes.
Hiking Easy
Description
Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis filled with cars, buildings, and strip malls for miles. With a population of 18.7 million people in the Los Angeles-Long Beach combined statistical area, most outsiders wouldn’t even dream of coming to Los Angeles to hike. But the millions of adventurous people that live here know that despite being such a massive megalopolis, LA has easy access to incredible hiking right on its doorstep!
While the nearby San Gabriel Mountains are home to numerous lengthy, strenuous hikes, if you stick closer to the valley floor, you’ll find tons of easier opportunities to escape the concrete jungle and relax in nature. The Middlecrest Trail Loop and Tuna Canyon Budwood Motorway are both straightforward, easy hikes. To combine your hike with a dash of Hollywood culture, check out the MASH TV Set Hike.
Finally, if you want to truly leave the noise of the city behind by trading it in for the crash of the surf and the cries of seagulls, check out these three hikes located right on the coast: Point Dume Trail, Ocean Trails Reserve, and Dana Point Preserve.
Routes included
M*A*S*H TV Set Hike
Scenic hike through Malibu Creek State Park to the filming location of a famous TV show.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
- 133 m
Dana Point Preserve Trail
Nature walk with great views over the ocean and a chance of spotting whales.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 42 m
- Descent
- 42 m
Tuna Canyon Budwood Motorway
Ridgeline walk with ocean views above the Pacific Coast Highway
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 182 m
- Descent
- 182 m
Ocean Trails Reserve
Network of trails along bluffs and beaches with whale-spotting opportunities.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 113 m
Middlecrest Trail Loop
Hike to a grassy hilltop in Bonelli Park with 360-degree views.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 148 m
- Descent
- 148 m
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