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The best running trails in Los Angeles County

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Running in Los Angeles County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Los Angeles County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Venice Beach Boardwalk out and back & Santa Monica — Los Angeles

11.1km

01:09

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier out and back from Shoreline Marina — Los Angeles

9.15km

00:56

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hollywood Reservoir loop from South Dam — Lake Hollywood Park

5.40km

00:36

100m

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Old Zoo & Travel Town Museum loop — Griffith Park

12.0km

01:29

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mount Hollywood — Griffith Park

13.0km

01:33

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Century lake and Mesa Peak loop from Calabasas — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

23.0km

02:56

830m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Venice Canals loop — Los Angeles

5.61km

00:35

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Redondo Beach loop from Hermosa Beach — Los Angeles

10.5km

01:07

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. UCLA loop from Drake Stadium — Los Angeles

7.14km

00:45

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Supulveda Basin Recreation Area & Lake Balboa loop — Los Angeles

10.5km

01:05

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Los Angeles County

1. Venice Beach Boardwalk out and back & Santa Monica — Los Angeles

2. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier out and back from Shoreline Marina — Los Angeles

3. Hollywood Reservoir loop from South Dam — Lake Hollywood Park

4. Old Zoo & Travel Town Museum loop — Griffith Park

5. Mount Hollywood — Griffith Park

6. Century lake and Mesa Peak loop from Calabasas — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

7. Venice Canals loop — Los Angeles

8. Redondo Beach loop from Hermosa Beach — Los Angeles

9. UCLA loop from Drake Stadium — Los Angeles

10. Supulveda Basin Recreation Area & Lake Balboa loop — Los Angeles

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