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Wattles Crest Trail

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Angeles, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wattles Crest Trail'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 Wattles Crest Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place for a hike with splendid views of LA. Don’t be deterred by the vehicle gate at the entrance. This is a public road and it should not be there. In any event the pedestrian gate on the left is unlocked, so walk through and enjoy the magnificent views

★★★★★ — John , Aug 2025

Different trails for different hiking experiences. Flat and well maintained or more steep with narrower hiking paths

★★★★★ — Jesse , Jan 2026

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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.
  • Phone(615) 919-2277

Hours

Monday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–5:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Wattles Crest Trail

1900 Wattles Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.