Stough Canyon Nature Center — Attraction in Burbank

Cool little nature center at the beginning of several well maintained trails exploring Stough Canyon. Free parking and a short walk across a bridge bring you to the nature center. There are many informational displays where you can learn about the flora and fauna and the geological makeup of the area. The center is staffed with a California Parks person who can answer any questions and also has an activity / lecture room for class outings or events. Clean and well maintained and free. The trails are awesome and have great views of Burbank and the other side of the...

Free parking for the Hiking trails. Not too crowded. Clean bathrooms and water fountain at center. Trails are wide and incline of the way. Lizards and small flies and benches along the trail. 15 min up to the viewpoint, about 30-45 min to the "picnic" spot where a few tables and a nice tree is planted for shade. Most of the trail had no shade, so bring lots of water. Nice views of city on Burbank and other side. Canyon like views in tye mountain areas. Do not take the old camp road trail, it's narrow path and overgrown bushes. Stay safe and keep...

If you are up for an adventure that is close by I highly recommend you hike this trail.

Overall it’s an easy hike given you are waking on an access road to the radio towers at the top of the mountains. But you will climb a good bit in elevation. So be ready to sweat!

Rewarding views at the top, and the best part is.. there are not many people on this trail. It was extremely relaxing and parking was super easy too.

I feel like this place is a secret even though I know it’s not. It’s just an extremely relaxing and...