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Trail Review: Greek Theatre to Vista Viewpoint via the Riverside Trail, Griffith Park
Trailhead: The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: Free parking in the lot next to the Greek Theatre unless there is an event going on. There is free street parking on some side roads like Commonwealth Canyon Drive and Vista Del Valle Drive. Distance: 2.6 miles out & back Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Griffith Park is a great place to visit in the spring. After the rainy season has brought some much needed hydration to the area, the park ends up w

Alyssa
May 1, 20253 min read


Trail Review: Ernest E. Debbs Park Summit Ridge Trail and Debb Lake
Trailhead: Debs Park Road Parking, Debs Park Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Parking: Free parking in the lot on Debs Park Road. Distance: 1.8...

Alyssa
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Trail Review: Fern Dell to Griffith Observatory via the Observatory Trail
Trailhead: 2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Parking: free parking along Fern Dell Drive and in a parking lot just north of the...

Alyssa
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Trail Review: Old L.A. Zoo Trail Loop
Trailhead: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: free parking in the parking lot by the Merry-go-Round. Distance: 1.9...

Alyssa
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Trail Review: Fern Canyon Trail to Beacon Hill
Trailhead: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: free parking in the parking lot by the Merry-go-Round. Distance: 3.0...

Alyssa
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Trail Review: Switzer Falls
Trailhead: Switzer Falls Trailhead, 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, Tujunga, CA 91042 Parking: Parking lots down by the trailhead, halfway down...

Alyssa
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Trail Review: Wonder View Trail to the Wisdom Tree and the Hollywood Sign
Trailhead: Wonder View Trailhead, Wonder View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Parking: street parking along hillside road at trailhead....

Alyssa
May 22, 20234 min read


Trail Review: Hollywood Reservoir Loop
Trailhead: Hollywood Reservoir North Gate, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Parking: street parking along hillside near gate Distance: 3.5 mile loop...

Alyssa
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Trail Review: Ascot Hills Park, West Ridge
Trailhead: Ascot Hills Park, 4371 Multnomah St, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Parking: Free parking in two lots in the park off Multnomah Street....

Alyssa
Feb 16, 20233 min read


My Top Trails of 2022
2022 is coming to a close, and with that comes my annual top 5 trails of the year! This year was a busy one in our lives, and so the...

Alyssa
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Trail Review: Scorpion Canyon Loop and Cavern Point, Channel Islands National Park
Trail Head: Scorpion Anchorage, Ventura, CA 93001 Parking: To get to the Channel Islands, you need to purchase a ferry ticket from Island...

Alyssa
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Trail Review: Mount Wilson Trail to First Water
Trailhead: Mt Wilson Trail, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Parking: free street parking on E Mira Monte Ave. Distance: 3.6 miles out & back...

Alyssa
Oct 18, 20222 min read


Trail Review: Rocky Peak
Trailhead: Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Parking: Free parking either in the very small lot at the trailhead or on the other side...

Alyssa
Sep 22, 20223 min read


Trail Review: The Greek Theatre to Mount Hollywood
Trailhead: The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: free parking in the Greek Theatre parking lot (unless...

Alyssa
Apr 8, 20224 min read


Trail Review: Brown Mountain Truck Trail and El Prieto Trail Loop
Trailhead: Millard Trail Camp, 4041 Chaney Trail, Altadena, CA 91001 Parking: There is a parking lot at the camp that requires an...

Alyssa
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Trail Review: Sandstone Peak
Trailhead: 12869 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 Parking: Free parking in lot at the trailhead. Distance: 6.25 miles loop I had decided...

Alyssa
Jan 24, 20224 min read


My Top Trails of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, The Wanderer Hiking Blog celebrates a year of existence! Technically, our 1 year anniversary came at the end of...

Alyssa
Dec 31, 20212 min read


Trail Review: Condor Trail/Skyline Trail Loop
Trailhead: Mineral Wells Road at Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: Free parking on Mineral Wells Road. Distance: 2.6...

Alyssa
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
Trailhead: 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Parking: free street parking on Lake Avenue. Distance: 5.4 miles out & back. The Sam Merrill...

Alyssa
Sep 3, 20213 min read


Trail Review: Bee Rock
Trailhead: Spring Canyon, 5400 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: Free parking along the road or at nearby parking lots....

Alyssa
Aug 28, 20212 min read
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