Fern Dell Nature Preserve — Attraction in Los Angeles

Here’s one of my favorite natural areas within Los Angeles and among the more forest like of Griffith Park! Who would’ve thought to discover such an urban wilderness, minutes from the hustle and bustle of LA? Just off of Los Feliz Boulevard by the northernmost end of Western Avenue, this part of Griffith Park is like a park of it’s own! Fern Dell Drive continues north as the main road for instant access into the woods here. Parking along Fern Dell Drive is possible where permitted and where several small trails meander beside this rustic corridor, flanked by upscale residential neighborhoods. There’s small clearings with concrete picnic tables and trash containers. A ranger station is near the bottom of the hill. Parking is also available in lots beyond...

Favorite place to hike. I also take my son here. Lots of different trails to take on the way up to the observatory but we love the little area at the bottom that looks like a forest with the streams during springtime. Usually not too many people in the afternoon. People being their dogs and there are lots of random creatures like frogs, crawfish, butterflies, lizards, butterfly(and rarely snakes). I really enjoy this place. The hike is steep and you can free rock cling off trails which I love. It's beautiful, challenging...

I did and im prompt to visit this morning after seeing it suggested for a hiking trail online. It is a wonderful location that has many versatile trails. In different directions at different levels of hiking or walking. Water Little ponds and falls run through the Walking trail and is a wonderful addition to the ombiance. Said it was a 2 and a 1/2 mile loop but I only did 40 minutes.. Its dog friendly people friendly baby friendly and just a wonderful...