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The Henry Cook Lookout Point
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of The Henry Cook Lookout Point 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.
What runners say about The Henry Cook Lookout Point
“A moderate level trail in my opinion but worth the hike up as the views at the top of the lookout point were gorgeous.”
“Spectacular vista point, especially at sunset, and it’s a relatively short and easy hike to get there from Stough Canyon Nature Center.”
It’s a 0.7 mile hike to get to it, steep 10° grade, but it was an accomplishment!
Honestly, The Henry Cook Lookout Point should be crowned as a national monument. It has phenomenal lookouts, gorgeous landscape, and valleys wider than the Grand Canyon.
I definitely would suggest doing this hike in the early morning or late evening. We went midday and despite being only 70 degrees there’s a lot of sun exposure and it’s all uphill. It was a rewarding view even if it was a bit hazy.
I visited this spot on a Sunday afternoon. Not crowded. Great views of the city of Burbank. Sunrise or sunset is nice. 15 min walk on easy incline up to from the trail head. 1 bench to sit and no shade. I saw many small,lizards on the trail. Paths are wide it's like a "fire road".
Trail conditions & character
“A moderate level trail in my opinion but worth the hike up as the views at the top of the lookout point were gorgeous.”
“A steady incline that took a bit of effort for most in my group lol but well worth the exertion once we reached the top.”
Plan your run at The Henry Cook Lookout Point
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.
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