If you follow the path to the top, you will have a extraordinary view of the ocean and downtown LA on a clear day. It has very easy inclines with little shade so be sure to come early or during the late afternoon.
#GRIFFITHS OBSERVATORY TRIAL#
It very convenient to get to since the trial head starts at the Merry Go Round parking lot. Lower Beacon trail is a popular hike because of it’s proximity to the main street, Crystal Springs Drive. Since this hike overlooks the city, it is a great hike in the afternoon to catch the sunset. There is a bit of shade during the first 15 minutes of the hike, with a few shade here and there afterwards.Įxpect an incline upward and steep incline downward.īe sure to wear a shoe with strong grips as you come down short slippery slopes. This short hike is great for families with young children. Families with kids will enjoy an afternoon of exploration and a look into Los Angeles’s past. This is a fairly easy hike with easy elevation gains. Many of the original buildings of the zoo are gone, but there are few structures still remains, making this hike a fun way to explore the old structures. The original house of the Los Angeles zoo from 1912-1966, this zoo has long been abandoned, when the zoo moved a few miles south of the park. This is a fun 3 mile hike leading to Dante’s view area, which overlook the city and the iconic Griffith Observatory. This is a well trafficked trail with an incline to Mt Hollywood with a bit of shade.īring some water and a hat since most of the trail is unshaded and dry. Keep going past the garden to get some great views of the ocean on a clear day. There are both dirt roads and stairs on the trail that are easy to follow. The entire lot is dry with native plants well adapted to Southern California’s hot and dry weather. The garden has native succulent plants and numerous trees. It may be flat at the start of the trail, quickly decent into an incline up the hill until you reach the garden. The trail to Amir’s Garden can be found on the right of a wooden sign that says, “Griffith Park Camp.” This hike is treat for families with kids.Įveryone in the family will enjoy exploring around.
#GRIFFITHS OBSERVATORY TV#
Many call these the “Batman Caves” since it were used as the entrance to Batman bat-cave in the 1960s TV Series, called Batman. This popular and short hike is actually more of a walk up a hill on a very wide road, up to the caves.
You can find all 10 hikes and their trails in this map: Once you’re at this station, take the Dash bus for the Observatory/Los Feliz loop to the Greek Theatre or Griffith Observatory to get to the hiking trails. One of the easiest and fastest way to get to Griffith is take the Metro Red Line rail way to the Vermont/Sunset Station.
#GRIFFITHS OBSERVATORY HOW TO#
Photo Credit: How to get to Griffith Park using Public Transportationįor quick and stress free trip to Griffith park without the worry of whether you’ll find parking or not, I highly recommend taking public transportation. Paid parking is also available on the West Observatory road and Observatory parking lot. Parking in Lot 9 is also completely free and available year around! When there is no concert, however, visitors can park at the Greek theatre parking lot for free. Like many places in Los Angeles, parking at Griffith Park can be challenging to find, especially, if there’s a concert happening at the Greek Theatre. This is a huge perk for those who want to experience nature, but don’t want to drive a car or don’t have a car. Unlike many of the hikes in Los Angeles, Griffith Park is also easily accessible by public transportation!
Just keep your dog/pet on a leash while on the hike.
Plus, for dog owners, these trails are pet friendly! In this article, I’ll cover the top 10 best hikes at Griffith Park for those without a car.
With that amount of land right in the middle of a bustling city like Los Angeles, it offers many hikes and attractions like the LA Zoo, Observatory, and the Auburn Museum. With over 4,300 acres, it is about 5 times the size of New York’s Central Park, and 4 time the size of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park! Griffith Park may be one of the biggest parks in the US.
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