Hikes in Griffith Park

Griffith Park preserves over 4,200 acres at the east end of the Santa Monica Mountains and is one of America's largest urban parks. Griffith Park is just five miles from downtown Los Angeles, protecting an area of the "Hollywood Hills" between Interstate 5 and the 101 Freeway. [wp_ad_wide_page] A hiker's view of Griffith Observatory Discovering Griffith Park Hikes Griffith Park is a cherished recreation hub for Angelenos and tourists alike, offering something for everyone. ... Read more.
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Escondido Falls
in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Escondido Falls in the Santa Monica Mountains
When Escondido Falls is flowing strong, it is flat out one of the finest waterfalls around Los Angeles. The waterfall has an easy-to-reach lower tier that is 50 feet tall and a hard-to-reach upper tier that's 150 feet tall and stunning in optimum conditions. The 3.5 mile round trip hike to Lower Escondido Falls begins just off Pacific Coast Highway and begins by traveling uphill for 0. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Malibu · Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority · Ocean Views · Waterfalls · Wildflowers · Dog-Friendly Trails · Los Angeles Waterfalls · Mountain Biking Trails · Santa Monica Mountains
Distance: 3.8 miles · Elevation change: 400 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 15, 2012 Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Point Dume Natural Preserve
in Malibu

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Point Dume Natural Preserve in Malibu
If you have driven through Malibu on PCH, then you have seen Point Dume, a dome-shaped promontory jutting into the Pacific at the northwest end of Santa Monica Bay. The point is surrounded by picturesque white sand beaches and sparking blue water. The headland is protected by Point Dume Natural Preserve, a California State Park. A mile of trails on Point Dume's bluffs lead to two overlooks, one at the top of Point Dume. ...Read more.
Tagged with · California State Parks · Free Trails · Malibu · Ocean Views · Tide Pools
Distance: 1 mile · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 16, 2012 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Mount Baldy
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Mount Baldy in the San Gabriel Mountains
Mount Baldy, Old Baldy, or more formally, Mount San Antonio — whatever you call this mountain, the trek to the summit is considered a right of passage for SoCal hikers. Baldy towers over the San Gabriel Mountains and is the highest point in the range. The far-reaching panoramic views found at the exposed 10,064-foot summit attract plenty of hikers. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · Claremont · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Summits · Dog-Friendly Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 11.3 miles · Elevation change: 3900 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 6, 2012 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Mount Baldy via Devil’s Backbone Trail
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Mount Baldy via Devil’s Backbone Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains
Devil's Backbone Trail offers spectacular views from an impressive ridge-top trail. The spine-tingling hike along a tantalizing spine starts from Baldy Notch and ends at Mount Baldy, the highest summit in the San Gabriel Mountain. Devil's Backbone Trail is 3.3-miles long with 2,350 feet of elevation gain, and can be reached several ways: From the summit of Mount Baldy after hiking 4. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · Claremont · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Summits · Dog-Friendly Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 6.6 miles · Elevation change: 2350 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 5, 2012 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Baldy Notch
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Baldy Notch in the San Gabriel Mountains
A trip to Mount Baldy should include a hike along the Devil's Backbone, a daunting ridge east of the summit with tantalizing views. One way to reach Devil's Backbone Trail is to first hike up to the summit of Mount Baldy on Baldy Bowl Trail and then hike down the Devil's Backbone (as you would do on the 11.3-mile Mount Baldy Loop). To start from the bottom of Devil's Backbone Trail, you must make your way to Baldy Notch, occupied by the Mount Baldy Ski Area. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · Claremont · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 3.5 miles · Elevation change: 1500 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 4, 2012 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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