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Glendale Peak Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Angeles, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glendale Peak Trail Head's 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.
3.1-mi. roundtrip hiking trail leading to a peak with sweeping views of the mountains, city & ocean.
What runners say about Glendale Peak Trail Head
“Great view of downtown LA, Griffith Observatory, and the pacific”
“It's a pretty easy hike from the west side of Griffith Park.”
This is a great trail not far from DTLA. its got a great view from the top and not difficult at all. Amazing views of sunrise and sunset as well as the DTLA skyline. Only downside is that if you go at popular times (e.g. weekends and holidays) it is PACKED.
Trailhead is easy to find with plenty of parking in the adjacent lots. If there isn't parking there, you can try the lots closer to the Greek Theatre! Also parking is Free! The trail itself isn't too challenging but was a nice walk to the top with alternate routes that connect to other trails.
I found this hike to be both challenging, but manageable for me. If you take it the whole way up, you'll end up at the top of the highest hill. There are also many ways to turn and adventure. The park has a view of the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory and the city of L.A.
Great hike for families and dogs! Enjoyed the nice view and how it connects to other hikes. It's a little busy, but wide enough to keep social distancing.
Trail conditions & character
“Hiked thru a fire trail and then a somewhat steep uphill on a narrow trail a & got to see some nice views.”
“Trailhead is easy to find with plenty of parking in the adjacent lots.”
“Hiked thru a fire trail and then a somewhat steep uphill on a narrow trail a & got to see some nice views.”
“5 hr to complete the loop, and get to see the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory, and DTLA”
Plan your run at Glendale Peak Trail Head
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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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