![]() ![]() This trail is more of the same with a broad dirt road that leads you on.ĭantes View is a small shaded area with lots of benches you can sit on and a beautiful overlook of LA, Griffith Observatory, and the Greek Theater.Īfter taking it in, you will round the bend and make the last push to the summit.ĭon’t forget to look down from here, as you can see Bee Rock (above) and the parking lot for the old LA Zoo. I prefer heading to the right personally. When you get to the split, you can go left, which is a more direct route to the summit or right to see Dante’s View before heading to the summit. This elevation gives you great views back at the observatory behind you. The next section is where most of the uphill is as you will climb the dirt road for about a quarter of a mile. The trail from here continues its gradual incline as you wind around the hills with better and better views of the Hollywood Sign.Īs you round the last hill, there is a bench area set up by Tiffany Co that provides rest and great Hollywood Sign view. There is a bench here with impressive views of the city and the Hollywood Sign though.Ĭontinuing on, you will start down the hill to a small bridge that takes you to the main trail. ![]() It is a beautiful, small area, but there isn’t much to actually see. This forest was planted to commemorate Los Angeles and Berlin becoming sister cities. Heading out, you will be walking through a shaded patch of trees for about 250 feet until you make it the first point of interest, the Berlin Forest. There is a sign with a map that shows you points of interest, and I would recommend taking a cell phone picture of it even though the trail is easy to follow. The hike to Mt Hollywood leaves from the back of the observatory parking lot, right near the tree dedicated to George Harrison of the Beatles. Also, parking was $15 an hour when I went in 2021. If you plan to arrive around 2 PM on a weekday and stay at the observatory till later, it is usually not too hard to find a spot. Parking here is difficult on the weekends though, and I would recommend coming early or coming on a weekday for the best chance of getting parking. The most popular way to hike this mountain is from the parking lot for Griffith Observatory. Parking can be hard to come by and can add to the distance.2.5 miles round trip from Griffith Observatory.Be sure to add this hike to your list, and here is all the information. Along the way, you will see some of the best views the city has to offer of the Hollywood Sign, Downtown LA, and Griffith Observatory. The trail is gradual, but will still get your blood pumping. While there is no shortage of great hikes in Griffith Park, it is hard to beat the 2.5 mile round trip hike to the summit of Mount Hollywood. ![]()
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