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Culver City Stairs
4.8 ★★★★★ 865 Google reviews · Running trail in Culver City, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Culver City Stairs yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Popular hiking spot featuring hundreds of stairs and trails with views.
What runners say about Culver City Stairs
“Officially part of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, these 282 uneven, outdoor stone steps provide a challenging climb that is popular with fitness enthusiasts and locals alike.”
“Family friendly and the views are great.”
We parked at Baldwin Hills overlook, it was $4 for 2 hours of parking, we walked the trail down to the bottom of the hill then took the steps up. At the top of the stairs you follow the trail right back to your car.
What a workout and what a great place for hiking!!!!!! I enjoy hiking and walking up stairs so when I heard and saw pictures of this place-- it was time to see it and try out the trails as well as the stairs. It was a fun stair workout and the trails were great too. Family friendly and the views are great.
Good place for hike and trail is easy. Steps are big in size but it hardly takes 15-20 mins to reach top. Beautiful sunset view from top.
I came with family for a sunset walk/hike. Beautiful view of Los Angeles west side. The stairs itself was breathtaking.. I mean literally it was steep and semi aggressive.. had to take breaks for breathing. It is definitely family and dog friendly. Watch out for mosquitoes.
Trail conditions & character
“Officially part of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, these 282 uneven, outdoor stone steps provide a challenging climb that is popular with fitness enthusiasts and locals alike.”
“Officially part of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, these 282 uneven, outdoor stone steps provide a challenging climb that is popular with fitness enthusiasts and locals alike.”
“We parked at Baldwin Hills overlook, it was $4 for 2 hours of parking, we walked the trail down to the bottom of the hill then took the steps up.”
Plan your run at Culver City Stairs
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
Running trails near Culver City
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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