Hikes in the Verdugo Mountains

The Verdugos are a small mountain range (with big views) located on the northeast end of the San Fernando Valley, separated from the larger San Gabriel Mountains by Tujunga Valley. Verdugo Peak is the highest point in the range at 3,126 feet. Trailheads at the base of the Verdugo Mountains in the cities of Burbank and Glendale (and other points around the mountain range) offer convenient starting points for rewarding and challenging suburban hikes. ... Read more.
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Trail Canyon Falls
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Trail Canyon Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
The west side of the San Gabriel Mountains offers fewer trails than the rest of the range, but it is home to one terrific waterfall. This four-mile round trip hike on Trail Canyon Trail tackles 700 feet of elevation gain to reach a sublime 30-foot waterfall. Trail Canyon Falls is one of the Los Angeles waterfall hikes. Approach this waterfall via Trail Canyon Trail (a trail so good they named it twice). ...Read more.
Tagged with · Angeles National Forest · Creeks · Free Trails · Tujunga · Waterfalls · Dog-Friendly Trails · Los Angeles Waterfalls · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 4 miles · Elevation change: 700 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 20, 2010 Last updated: December 6, 2025
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Lizard Rock
in Wildwood Park

Los Angeles | Trails | Ventura
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Lizard Rock in Wildwood Park
To add extra mileage and views to a visit to Paradise Falls in Thousand Oaks, consider placing Lizard Rock on your itinerary. Lizard Rock rises over five hundred feet from the canyon below to offer fine views of Stagecoach Bluff and beyond. This write-up describes a 4.35-mile loop with 570 feet of elevation change that visits both Lizard Rock and Paradise Falls. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Creeks · Free Trails · Thousand Oaks · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails
Distance: 4.35 miles · Elevation change: 570 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 19, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Paradise Falls
in Wildwood Park

Los Angeles | Trails | Ventura
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Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park
Paradise Falls drops 40 feet into a large pool along the Arroyo Conejo in Thousand Oaks. The waterfall is located within Wildwood Park, and thanks to an almost excessive network of trails, Paradise Falls may be reached via several routes, including a 2.15-mile out and back hike or a 2.55-mile loop that visits a small cave. It is a downhill hike from the trailhead to Paradise Falls with 260 feet of elevation change. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Free Trails · Thousand Oaks · Waterfalls · Dog-Friendly Trails · Los Angeles Waterfalls · Mountain Biking Trails
Distance: 2.55 miles · Elevation change: 260 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 19, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Los Angeles

Hostetter Fire Road to Verdugo Peak
in the Verdugo Mountains

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Hostetter Fire Road to Verdugo Peak in the Verdugo Mountains
The Verdugo Mountains are a small range situated north of Burbank and Glendale. While the trails in this range can't get at as remote as those in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains, they can be quite scenic and convenient to reach. Hikers may enjoy a trek on the north side of the Verdugo Mountains from La Tuna Canyon to the highest point in the range, Verdugo Peak. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Free Trails · Summits · Sun Valley · Wildflowers · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails · Verdugo Mountains
Distance: 7.5 miles · Elevation change: 1400 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 19, 2010 Last updated: April 8, 2026
Los Angeles

Traversing the gorge between Rock Pool and Century Lake in Malibu Creek State Park

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Traversing the gorge between Rock Pool and Century Lake in Malibu Creek State Park
Between Rock Pool and Century Lake in Malibu Creek State Park lies a large C-shaped gorge that can be traversed by experienced hikers who are willing to get wet and engage in a bit of rock climbing. Dangerous conditions may occur and this hike is not recommended for most hikers. Your safety is your responsibility. To get to Rock Pool, leave the main trailhead parking area and begin hiking west on Crags Road, the principal trail through the park. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Agoura Hills · Bouldering · Calabasas · California State Parks · Cliff Jumping · Creeks · Malibu · Off Trail · Malibu Creek State Park · Santa Monica Mountains
Distance: 4 miles · Elevation change: 200 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 15, 2010 Last updated: April 8, 2026
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