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Stough Canyon Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 376 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stough Canyon Nature Center'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.
Modern nature center offering interpretive displays, a library, amphitheater & nature hikes.
What runners say about Stough Canyon Nature Center
“Cool little nature center at the beginning of several well maintained trails exploring Stough Canyon.”
“It was a nice hike but I guess since it's my first time I took the wrong turn, didn't make it to the top but for sure I'll be coming back, great views of the whole city, Loved It”
The hiking trail is intense. The mountain is steep. The views are beautiful. Worth the hike. The ambiance here is amazing. The silence and scenery is therapeutic. The diverse flowers are eye catching. The mountain is quite cold when the sun begins to set. I enjoyed myself here.
If you are up for an adventure that is close by I highly recommend you hike this trail. Overall it’s an easy hike given you are waking on an access road to the radio towers at the top of the mountains. But you will climb a good bit in elevation. So be ready to sweat! Rewarding views at the top, and the best part is..
Cool little nature center at the beginning of several well maintained trails exploring Stough Canyon. Free parking and a short walk across a bridge bring you to the nature center. There are many informational displays where you can learn about the flora and fauna and the geological makeup of the area.
Nice trail with various routes. Kid friendly. Make sure you bring plenty of water.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a nice hike but I guess since it's my first time I took the wrong turn, didn't make it to the top but for sure I'll be coming back, great views of the whole city, Loved It”
“The trails are awesome and have great views of Burbank and the other side of the Hollywood Hills.”
“Plenty of free parking, restrooms and its only half a mile from the parking area.”
“Plenty of free parking, restrooms and its only half a mile from the parking area.”
Plan your run at Stough Canyon Nature Center
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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteburbankca.gov
- Phone+1 818-238-5440
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5 pm |
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