6.3 km away
Ferndell Trail to the Mount Hollywood Summit
A beautiful but non-technical hike to the summit of Mount Hollywood.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 340 m
- Descent
- 340 m
Elysian Park: West Loop
Enjoy spectacular views of the LA skyline on this easy hike.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 88 m
- Descent
- 88 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 168 m
- High Point
- 222 m
- Gradient
- 4˚
Elysian Park is a popular natural area located just a few miles from downtown Los Angeles. Due to this proximity to downtown, this park is extremely popular—yet that popularity is well-deserved.
Description
On this short hike, you'll enjoy a welcome dose of nature surrounded by the noise and development of the city. As you walk around this loop, you'll reach the top of a low ridge that offers stupendous views of the Los Angeles skyline! The views are definitely camera-worthy, especially at sunset.
This hike is quite easy and nontechnical, making it perfect for almost everybody.
Sources: https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-elysian-park-west-loop/ https://www.theoutbound.com/california/hiking/elysian-park-west-loop-trail
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Family friendly
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- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
- 441 m
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- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 169 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 237 m
- Descent
- 9 m
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Runyon Canyon Highpoint Loop
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Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 259 m
- Descent
- 259 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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