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8 Best Los Angeles Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 8 los angeles hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

8 Best Los Angeles Hikes

Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike - What you actually do while hiking (and why the guide changes everything)
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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - The Hike Itself: A Mostly Uphill Hollywood Hills Route with Frequent Photo Payoffs
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

2.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

Guided Griffith Park hike to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory with expert stories, skyline views, and skip-the-line entry for science exhibits.

5.0

“We had a great experience with Chris for our tour and hike. My cousins were here from Australia and it was a perfect way to spend a few hours exploring Griffith park, learning some LA history and seeing some amazing views of the city. Chris was attentive and friendly, and the hours flew by. This…”

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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour - Hollywood Hills warm-up and safety briefing: the first 30 minutes
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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

3.Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

Guided front-and-back Hollywood Sign hike with LA stories and close-up photo angles from Griffith Park viewpoints. 150 minutes, $34.

4.8

“The tour was well worth it,and our guide - Chris was amazing. He made the at times difficult hike under the burning sun a pleasure. It is a steep hike with little shade. The path is wide and easy to walk but you are climbing,that’s for sure. Nothing but great view’s and we saw deer…”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sunset Walking & Hiking Tour - Ovation Hollywood first: quick views before you head into the story
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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sunset Walking & Hiking Tour

4.Los Angeles: Hollywood Sunset Walking & Hiking Tour

A $19, 2-hour Hollywood sunset walk to Runyon Canyon with insider stories, tight photo stops, and skyline views at golden hour.

5.0

“I had a great experience! I got an unplanned private tour of the Hollywood walk of fame, the surrounding area and Runyon Canyon Park! Lovely! Blue, the sweet pup, is also adorable! 😊”

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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory - Meeting point at Franklin’s Cafe and Market (and why it matters)
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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine - The Hike Itself: 2 to 2.5 Miles, About 300 Feet Up
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Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

7.Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

Guided Malibu vineyard hike with photo stops, Chumash cave paintings, ranch animals, and two take-home cans of wine.

4.9

“This activity exceeded our expectations! Our guide Mitch was super informative and fun as he took us around the sights of Saddlerock Ranch. Halfway through, we were able to try some frose to cool off and did the remainder of the hike with a can of wine. We ended the hike with another option to…”

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LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike - Corralitas Red Car Trail: you’ll walk old trolley lines and feel the transit loss
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LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike

8.LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike

A 3-hour LA River eco tour with secret stairs in Echo Park, transit history, and big-picture river renewal. Small group, $45.

5.0

“Had a great 3-hour walking tour of Frogtown, Silver Lake and Echo Park section of Los Angeles. Chris was our guide and very knowledgeable in the areas he showed us. Lots of early LA development and the river history making it possible. Would definitely recommend this tour for a "hidden" perspective that's right out in…”

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