Day Hike: Tree People Trail at Coldwater Canyon Park

Join the UCLARA Hiking Group on Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 9am as we hike about 2.5 hours following a loop trail through parts of Coldwater Canyon Park and Wildacre Park. 

The approximately 4.5 mile hike will start at Tree People at Mulholland Drive (and Coldwater Canyon), Beverly Hills, CA 90210 in Coldwater Canyon Park following part of the Betty Dearing Trail.  We will meet at 9am in the Tree People parking area, which are about 50 yards beyond the parking lot toward Tree People headquarters.

Please register for this hike at the UCLA Retirees Association website. https://www.retirees.ucla.edu.  We look forward to seeing you on this pleasant winter hike!  Watch for updates via email.

Activity Level: The hike is moderate, going up and downhill on wide dirt trails with views of the San Fernando Valley.  The trail is mostly shady, but be sure to bring water, sun block, snacks if desired, and a hat and wear good athletic or hiking shoes, hiking poles may be of benefit as well.

Website: https://www.treepeople.org/visit/park-info

Registration: Please register no later than February 10, 2026. This event is open to UCLARA and EA members and their guests. Join today to participate.

Directions/Parking:    The Tree People are located at 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Tree People is located up on the ridgeline between Beverly Hills and Studio City.  The park entrance is at the stoplight where Coldwater Canyon Dr. and Mulholland Dr. (West) intersect.  The entrance is on the Valley-side of the street and there is a parking lot.  More detailed directions can be found at the Tree People website.

https://www.treepeople.org/visit/directions.

Emergency Contact: The UCLARA requires that you list an emergency contact and that contact's telephone number for both you and your guest when you register. 

Questions?: Please contact Michael Heafey (heafeymj@gmail.com).