Runyon Canyon Rd — Attraction in Los Angeles

This hike was a lot tougher than I thought it would be! I’m a beginner, and I’ve done the Fryman Canyon trail several times. This was much harder!

I took the loop from West to East which meant that the hardest parts were uphill, thankfully! The incline was pretty steep in parts with sand, rocks and gravel. Not gonna lie, I was a bit scared. And so were some other people I encountered that were also doing the trail for the first time.

Getting to the top, was so worth it. The views were unbelievable! And heading down, there were stairs, which made it easier.

Make sure you have good trail shoes...

Doesn’t get much better than hiking right in the middle of Los Angeles. Well maintained trails with incredible views. The only downside is the number of off-leash dogs. Most of them are really well behaved, but the owners are generally completely uninterested in keeping an eye on them while they poop everywhere. The city of LA could legit make up their entire budget shortfall if they started fining people one weekend...

Nice hiking spot with a mix of paved and gravel trails that traverse the chaparral canyons of West Hollywood. Good views of downtown LA and the Hollywood sign. On street parking only and no restrooms but plenty of benches and trash cans so there is no excuse for littering. For experienced hikers the trails are a bit basic but for the inexperienced expect some...