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Wildwood Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 594 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wildwood Canyon Trailhead'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.
Hiking area with kid-friendly trails, picnic tables, a public restroom, and scenic mountain views.
What runners say about Wildwood Canyon Trailhead
“I wasn't planning to go hiking at all, but saw a trail and decided to walk and see what scenic views I might stumble on.”
“Go early morning or before sunset during the warm months because there is very little shade.”
“Other than that it's a beautiful and peaceful place to go.”
Trail is very well marked. On the day we went we followed horse and bike tracks mostly so it seems not much foot traffic on this trail. Only came across a handful of people as we got closer to the end of our trail. I would say the trail is easy to moderate.
I wasn't planning to go hiking at all, but saw a trail and decided to walk and see what scenic views I might stumble on. It takes a couple hours to walk, and some of it is a bit steep, but some of the views are just outstanding. I am not from California, so being able to see out over the city was delightful.
The total hike was about 2.5 miles and around 50 flights high. The views were really good. But the hike was really too short. I went on a Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of parking spots available. Watch out for tiny lizards, there are plenty of them. They are quite brave and doesn’t run away.
Steep incline for most of the hike. 1700+ foot elevation in 80 mins. Make sure to have decent hiking shoes. There is no shade throughout the trail so hike at your own risk, especially during summer. Excellent incline training area in the heart of the Los Angeles valley.
Trail conditions & character
“The finest hiking trail in Burbank offers a challenging ascent, and the breathtaking views at its conclusion are a truly rewarding experience.”
“It takes a couple hours to walk, and some of it is a bit steep, but some of the views are just outstanding.”
“Nice trail to do every weekend whit my dog he love it and i do too”
“There is a small parking lot next to the park entrance, a few spots next to the picnic areas along the road, but I saw a lot of people park on the road next to the main trailhead.”
“Go early morning or before sunset during the warm months because there is very little shade.”
“You will find porta potties at the trail heads along the park road as well as picnic tables.”
Plan your run at Wildwood Canyon Trailhead
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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