Hike Description:
Come and try this 3.5-mile loop trail in Griffith Park. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1.5-2 hours to complete. The first half is pretty much uphill on a fire road. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
This hike will start on the Fern Canyon Trail. We'll follow the dirt road that winds around fourfold in the mountainside. On clear days, views of the San Gabriel Mountains will greet you as you hike. The trail offers beautiful views of the surrounding area as it steadily climbs, including a breathtaking mini-canyon covered in ferns. Along the way, you'll have to cross a creek. A breathtaking vista awaits you at the summit of Beacon Hill. The skyline of downtown Los Angeles is seen to the south. Mount Hollywood and Mount Bell, two of Griffith Park's taller peaks, are visible. Beneath the Verdugo and San Gabriel mountains are the cities of Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Burbank. Mount Baldy can be seen on clear days as well.
When: Monday October 27, 2025 at 9 am. Kindly arrive no later than 8:45 so we can begin promptly at 9am.
What to Bring: Dress in weather appropriate layered clothing. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen. Snacks or picnic lunch for afterwards, there is no food nearby. Or you can motor up to the Autry Museum for a lunch there.
Where: Meet at the parking area (Lot 1) near the Merry-Go-Round just off Chrystal Springs Drive.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, this turnoff is near the Griffith Park Visitors Center
When: Monday October 27, 2025 at 9 am
Restrooms: Located northwest of the parking area, between the Merry-Go-Round and the tennis courts.
Registration: There is no cost for this hike. But you MUST include the name of your emergency contact and their phone number. AND the same information for any guests you invite.
Not a UCLA RA member? Join now to participate. www.retirees.ucla.edu
Questions: Email ingrid24schmid@gmail.com or
Michael Heafey at heafeymj@gmail.com or call/text him at (310) 738-8134. Email preferred.
