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Wildwood Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Wildwood Canyon Park'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.
Recreational space featuring picnic tables and hiking trails with scenic views.
What runners say about Wildwood Canyon Park
“Gorgeous overlooks of Burbank and LA, excellent place to watch the sunset if you time it right, and SO close to town.”
I actually really like this hike. I always go to the first peak. It's maybe 20 minutes either way. The views are awesome. It has a good incline and I can really feel it in my legs. Luckily I'm a really good massage therapist so I can fix myself whenever I start to feel the burn in my calves.
Underrated hiking gem by the Glendale area away from noise pollution. If taking the Vital Link trail, prepare for calves and heart conditioning for the next 10-90 minutes. Great views of the Los Angeles valley.
The trail is real steep and strenuous, at least for me, and unforgiving. It's a straight shot to the top, but well worth it when you get there. The way down isn't much easier, I highly recommend bringing a walking stick (or finding one!) for the way down.
Every time I drank a little too much on a rambunctious night in LA, I would find punish myself by doing this hike! It's very challenging but the climb is worth it for some serious vistas of downtown LA, the Pacific ocean/Malibu, and the mountains that surround the city.
Trail conditions & character
“After taking in the magical view, turn around, look to the radio tower a little further and you will see the flag up a mini mountain top.”
“It's very challenging but the climb is worth it for some serious vistas of downtown LA, the Pacific ocean/Malibu, and the mountains that surround the city.”
“Plenty of parking and restrooms are at the entrance of the park.”
“Plenty of parking and restrooms are at the entrance of the park.”
“I brought my dog, and there were plenty of shaded spots to rest.”
“You can do out and back, or make it a loop like I did, going up the trail then down the road.”
Plan your run at Wildwood Canyon Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburbankca.gov
- Phone+1 818-238-5300
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