Griffith Park: Mount Hollywood
Views over the LA basin, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and (on clear days) the ocean
The route
The line through Los Angeles, California, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (cooler months and mornings best)
Sun/heat; otherwise mild
Open year-round; hot and shadeless midday in summer. Confirm.
On the trail
Chaparral fire roads and paths through the city park
Non-technical wide fire roads/paths
Signed Griffith Park trail network; several route options
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Popular urban trail; busy near the Observatory
Many loop options via the Observatory, Dante’s View or Bronson Canyon
Getting there & staying
Griffith Observatory or Fern Dell trailheads; near Metro/bus
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Los Angeles; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; free city park
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat, sun, rattlesnakes in warm months
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.