Charlie Turner Trailhead — Attraction in Los Angeles

This trailhead is at the top of the hill, opposite Griffith observatory. We parked for free in the G lot and took the half mile trek up - definitely recommend that because parking is $10 an hour if you want to get closer. It was an enjoyable, well-maintained walk up to the top of Mt. Hollywood. If you're up for a four mile hike one way, you can walk to Mt Lee, where the Hollywood sign is located. Even on a cloudy day, the view from captain's roost and Dantes view (which are accessible in a loop fashion if you're going to the top of Mt Hollywood), are beautiful and well worth it. I'll definitely try the walk to the Hollywood sign the next time...

Great walking trail for all the desert terrain (from an Atlanta native, it is cool to see). The views are also great. Be sure to bring water with you if you are going to be there a while.

I went there to see the "Hollywood sign", but it wasn't clear the best way to go when you get there for that. Maybe this wasn't the best place to go for that, but that is where Google Maps took me. It would nice to have a "Hollywood sign this way" sign :-)

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Easy access, great views and great trail connections! I did a quick run up the hill for exercise, tho too crowded for all intents and purposes on a Sunday. It was only when looking back from the Griffith Observatory that I realized the tourism aspect of the climb, as museum goers contemplated it as the same trail that not only leads up Mount Hollywood, it also leads to the Mount Lee trail, near the...