15 Best Hiking Trails in Los Angeles for Incredible Views of Waterfalls, Canyons, and Mountains

Here’s a look at the best hiking trails in Los Angeles.

The endpoint is a trickling waterfall that runs through several rock pools and into a creek.

Come late in the day for an Instagram-worthy sunset.

Griffith Hills Park hiking trail and view of Los Angeles city from Hollywood Hills.

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Leashed dogs are also allowed.

Only the bridge remains today.

Start early so you don’t get caught in the afternoon heat.

Runyon Canyon park hollywood hill hike trail view

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This 2.7-mile loop trail is open year-round and takes about an hour to complete.

Escondido Falls Trail, Malibu

The 3.8-mile out-and-backEscondido Falls Trailisnt as tough as you think.

During the drier months, theres barely a trickle.

A group organized by City of Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge doing the Fall Equinox hiker on the Charlie Turner trail at Griffith Park. This is an annual event that starts at the Observatory and ends at Mount Hollywood.

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Youll also walk along what used to be the Mt.

Lowe Railway, which once carried guests to and from the lodge over a century ago.

From there, its a bit of an off-trail scramble to the Upper Falls, 50 feet higher.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

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Either way, take some time to enjoy this beautiful spot in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Solstice Canyon Trail in Malibu, California

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A hiking trail lines with lush green grasses and leading through a tunnel of chappral in Temescal Canyon during the spring growth following the winter rain season. In the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California.