Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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209 m

Griffith Observatory

Highlight • Monument

At the turn of the 20th century, Griffith J. Griffith was the benefactor for the Griffith Observatory and for Griffith Park, he valued the idea of a “public observatory”. In 2020, the Observatory celebrated its 85th anniversary.

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328 m

Observatory Overlook

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A pleasant terrace wraps around the back side of the Observatory and offers sweeping views of Griffith Park and the Los Angeles basin stretching below: from up here the view allows to appreciate the city of angels.

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3.21 km

Mount Hollywood Summit

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Mount Hollywood summit is a great overlook for Griffith Park and the LA basin, but it's important to note that it is not the location of the Hollywood Sign, I …

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4.20 km

3-Mile Trailhead, Mt Hollywood Dr

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Unexpected verdant green grassy picnic area along the car-free but wide and paved Mt Hollywood Drive marks the beginning of this gently climbing fire road to the peak of Mount …

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5.41 km

Hollywood Sign View

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Good elevated overlook along Mount Hollywood Drive to take in the Hollywood sign and most of Griffith Park.

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6.08 km

Vermont Canyon Tunnel under Berlin Forest

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Vermont Canyon Road offers a shortcut through a tunnel. Above the tunnel is the nice wide lower section of Mt Hollywood Trail. Both may be the only well-shaded sections in …

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6.33 km

View of Los Angeles Skyline from Griffith Observatory

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From this viewpoint you can see Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory.

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7.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.99 km

703 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.02 km

296 m

263 m

181 m

106 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Griffith Observatory

Observatory Overlook

Mount Hollywood Summit

3-Mile Trailhead, Mt Hollywood Dr

Hollywood Sign View

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