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Runyon Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Angeles, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Runyon Canyon'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.
What runners say about Runyon Canyon
“You're literally hiking above Hollywood and the city sprawl is gorgeous at sunset.”
“fairly easy hike, just make sure you bring extra water as it gets pretty warm.”
Everyone knows Runyon, but not many take the Vista-Street backside entrance. It’s quieter, steeper, and shaded by eucalyptus trees, making it feel more remote. Fewer people, more birds, and sunlight filtering through – it’s almost meditative.
I love Runyon Canyon! It's my favorite place to hike in Los Angeles. It has amazing views of the entire city around it.
EVERYTHING IS PREFACED BY FINDING PARKING or getting here another way... The REAL way to take the Runyon trail! Go in at the base in Hollywood, and go up to the views and famous walking trail being used by models, influencers, dog walkers and actors.
Great trail for walking or running! Very runnable. Don't even look for parking on Fuller after like 7 am, just find it on nearby neighborhood streets like Camino Palmero and Vista. There are porta potties just past the entrance on Fuller!
Trail conditions & character
“Go in at the base in Hollywood, and go up to the views and famous walking trail being used by models, influencers, dog walkers and actors.”
“Go in at the base in Hollywood, and go up to the views and famous walking trail being used by models, influencers, dog walkers and actors.”
“Don't even look for parking on Fuller after like 7 am, just find it on nearby neighborhood streets like Camino Palmero and Vista.”
“nice hiking trail, follow the road up until it curves into the hiking trail, then hike all the way up until you reach a different road and it’ll loop all the way around!”
“We did the East Ridge which had a steeper incline on the way up but the views were worth it.”
“If you want soft surface, go straight; if you want paved road, take a left before the porta potties.”
“There are porta potties just past the entrance on Fuller!”
Plan your run at Runyon Canyon
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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