The Best Hiking in Los Angeles

Augustus Hawkins Nature Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Huntington Park, California.

Rim of the World Scenic Drive: Big Bear Lake to San Bernardino is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic views located near South Gate, California

Ascot Hills Park is a great hidden gem located a few miles east of Los Angeles. There is a parking lot with plenty of parking but the gates close at sunset, which is a great time to go, so if you plan on staying later, park outside the gates where there is ample street parking. Depending on the s...

Ascot Hills Trail is a heavily trafficked loop trail located near Los Angeles, California.

Vista Hermosa Natural Park is part of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. Located in the western gateway to Downtown Los Angeles, it’s very easy to drive by this hidden gem if you’re not looking for it. This park is the perfect mix of ur...

Wild Mustard Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

For the most direct directions to the swing, plug in "Swing on top of Elysian Park" into google maps, which will take you directly to the trailhead. If you want to do it the more old fashion way, the swing is on top of a hill at the intersection of Angels Point Drive and Park Row Drive in Elysian...

The Sycamore Canyon Park Trailhead can be found at the end of the dirt parking lot off Workman Mill Road. The entrance is off a small road which is pretty easy to miss, but there is a sign off the main road. Soon after you start on the trail, the path opens up onto a larger dirt road for vehicle ...

Elysian Park is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

Elysian Park West Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

The City View and Walnut Forest Trails in Ernest E. Debs Regional Park are just outside of downtown Los Angeles, and are perfect for all abilities. The trails are most commonly used by dog walkers, trail runners, mountain bikers and families. The top of the hike features a unique pond. Dogs are a...

City View and Walnut Forest Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Dodgertown, California.

Scrub Jail Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

Legg Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near South El Monte, California.

Arroyo Seco Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Pasadena, California.

This trail is great if you're looking for a quick, but intense workout. The hike itself is only 4 miles out- and-back and can be easily completed within a couple of hours. However, be prepared for a steep and steady incline for the first 1.5 miles.The trail itself is pretty wide, and if you show ...