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Hike or run to the highest point in Los Angeles!
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Considered one of Southern California’s best hikes, this 10-mile route follows an old abandoned road and crosses back and forth along the San Gabriel River.
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Take a day hike part of the way up the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.
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This hike takes you up the biggest mountain in the San Gabriel Mountains and across a alpine spine that is so dramatic that it had to bear Satan's name.
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Hike to the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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An ascent of the historic Mount Wilson that takes you along switchbacks and granite cliffs to the national observatory at the top.
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Hike or run to the top of Mt. Wilson via Chantry Flats from the classic Adam's Pack Station!
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Devil's Canyon has stunning views of the valley below. From the valley floor, the views are gone, but the remote forest cover is one the best in the Park. This is one hike not to miss.
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Hike or run through Malibu Creek State Park in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains.
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An alpine hike that is just a short, scenic drive from downtown Los Angeles.
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This trail winds through lush green vegetation through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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The hike to Switzer Falls is a 4.5-mile out and back that is moderately difficult and features some nice cascades, waterfalls, and punchbowl pools.
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Enjoy hiking or running with the family in Franklin Canyon Park!
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One of the most popular, fun, and easy hiking or trail running destinations in LA.
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Though primarily a historic ranch, Will Rogers State Park also features some really great hiking trails on the western tip of the Santa Monica Mountains.
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This 2.6-mile trail is one of the most family-friendly routes in the area, featuring a wide, relatively flat path with plenty of shade and excellent views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Malibu hike in Leo Carillo State Park with great beach views.
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Some know Ojai for its expansive vineyards and farmland, but we think Ojai is exciting because of its untapped and raw natural beauty.
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The Rustic Canyon Trail is a 5-mile loop that takes hikers on a somewhat rugged adventure through a section of the Santa Monica mountains, featuring a waterfall and an abandoned compound.
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Moderate hike to old hotel with views of Pasadena and beyond.
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Nice hike with great canyon views in Angeles National Forest.
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A scenic hike that takes you from the Pacific Ocean to a vista in the Santa Monica Mountains mountains - the California dream hike.
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Griffith Park has trail options galore! This large urban park is a great place for those looking for a tough workout or a family stroll.
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There are few places in all of Los Angeles that offer a more serene and beautiful place than Malibu Bluffs Park in Malibu, California.
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Beautifully underused trail in the Angeles National Forest.
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