Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority — Attraction in Los Angeles

Wilacre Park offers a beautiful hiking trail that is both challenging and rewarding. The park is well-maintained and features breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. However, there are a few downsides to the trail that hikers should be aware of.

The trail starts off steep for the first 10 minutes, which can be challenging for some hikers. However, once you get past the initial climb, the trail becomes relatively easy and enjoyable. If you stick to the simple loop, the trail is rated as an easy hike. The loop is surrounded by beautiful wildflowers that add to the beauty of the hike. The view from the top of the loop is stunning and definitely worth the climb.

However, one downside to the trail is the presence of dog droppings. It seems that many dog owners use the park and do not pick up after their pets. This can be quite unpleasant and detract from the overall hiking experience. It is important to watch your step and be mindful of the droppings on the trail.

Another downside to the trail is that it is easy to get lost if you choose the wrong track. This happened to us and ended up taking us 2 hours to complete the trail instead of the anticipated hour. It is important to bring a map or use a hiking app to avoid getting lost.

Overall, the hiking trail at Wilacre Park is worth exploring. The stunning views and beautiful wildflowers make it a worthwhile experience. However, it is important to be mindful of the dog droppings and just stick to the main road to avoid getting lost...

I love this park, because it means I’ve either just started, or just finished, one of my favorite hikes in the valley. Wilacre Park has it all; bathrooms, water fountains, and the most amazing sculpture sitting area. Kudos to the artist. The whole area has a peaceful feel to it. It smells delightful; pepper tree & oak, sage & mustard plants (I’m not sure if mustard plant has much of a scent, but it’s prolific along the trail). I read that it first belonged to a French sheep rancher, before getting sold to Gerneral W. P. Story (who built the 610 S. Broadway “Story building” of DTLA; a prime example of Zigzag Moderne Art Deco style of the 1930’s - pub quiz facts for any art history enthusiasts), and was the center of contention between developers and conservationists before getting passed to the national park service, thanks to the efforts of many, including Betty Dearing, and that’s who the trail leading up and arnd the park is...

Great trailhead to a lovely park trail. Get there early to ensure you get parking because there aren't great public transit options. (One day studio city will get light rail on Ventura I hope)

Weekends there are often vendors in the Parking lot selling fresh fruit cups and a pop-up espresso cart.

The bathrooms sadly are well loved and can get a bit gross.

There is a small bench area for eating and picnicking, but it's right next to the bathrooms which, again, get kinda stinky and would not recommend it.

I would instead trek up the hill to tree people for the real picnic spot. It's about a 30 min hike. There are a few shaded benches, but the hill is not easy and run-off makes it difficult for non mountain bikes. Not wheelchair or mobility challenged friendly. Instead I would drive to tree people up the hill if you want to do a more accessible experience, but still want the...