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Bronson Caves
4.5 ★★★★★ 547 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Angeles, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bronson Caves' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Seen in many iconic films, these man-made caves provide trails & scenic views of the Hollywood Sign.
What runners say about Bronson Caves
“Nice visit just outside the city to experience some nature, great views, and film history.”
“There's a peaceful yet powerful energy in this place.”
“It was an easy hike, my 3 year old had no problem.”
What a great hike up to the Hollywood sign. We took our 8 and 2 year old. The 8 year old made the whole way. It’s a bit of a hike up 1.9 miles to the front of the sign or 2.3 miles to the back but if you take your time it’s not bad. Sunset was amazing!
A beautiful place for a light hike with a small or large group. There us plenty of parking along the street where the park is and there are s few parking lots as well. The breeze is cool in the canyon and there is plenty of shaded places at the park below to have a pic ice before or after the hike!
First time walking this trail to the Batcave that was used in the 1968 television series Batman. It was an easy hike, my 3 year old had no problem. The cave was nice, and the rock formations at the end were cool as well. Dogs are allowed on leash. Parking is free
Nice & Easy .7 Mile Hike to a man made cave. Popularly called “The Bat Cave” because the TV series Batman was filmed here. The cave itself is inaccessible. There’s a nice selfie spot of the Hollywood sign in the background.
Trail conditions & character
“There us plenty of parking along the street where the park is and there are s few parking lots as well.”
“But there’s a nice view of Hollywood sign and some little hills you can trail blaze on if you want.”
“You can see the Hollywood sign from ovwe the hills as you drive up and as you're himing as well, it is worth the visit on a leisure day.”
“There's a peaceful yet powerful energy in this place.”
Plan your run at Bronson Caves
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelaparks.org
- Phone+1 818-243-1145
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
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