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Hiking Beacon Hill Loop in Griffith Park

September 5, 2018 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

Hike the Beacon Hill Loop Trail in Griffith Park

Looking for a short, after-work hike in Griffith Park with fewer crowds and great city views? This 3.8 mile loop hike with a stop at the easternmost peak in the Santa Monica Mountains might be exactly what you’re looking for. The trail follows broad double-track dirt trails that are perfect for trail running, dog walking […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, easy, Griffith Park, LA County, Los Angeles, Santa Monica Mountains, vista

Temescal Canyon Loop

January 12, 2014 By Jeff Hester 10 Comments

Temescal Canyon in the Pacific Palisades provides a beautiful setting for a short hike. Wooded canyon? Check. Great exercise with a challenging climb? Check. Beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific coastline? This hike has all of the above. We checked this trail out late on a Saturday afternoon and were able to enjoy the sunset from […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, easy, LA County, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica Mountains, sunset, Temescal Canyon, Topanga State Park, vista, waterfall

Murphy Ranch – The Nazi Compound in Rustic Canyon

October 18, 2013 By Jeff Hester 10 Comments

This easy 3.1 mile lollipop loop hike in Rustic Canyon has the added bonus of a lesson from one of the more bizarre chapters in Los Angeles history. In the 1930’s, work began on an elaborate complex known as Murphy Ranch. Ostensibly, Ms. Murphy was wealthy heiress who wanted to build a mansion back in […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: bizarre, history, LA County, Murphy Ranch, Pacific Palisades, Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga State Park, weird

Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak

September 20, 2013 By Jeff Hester 15 Comments

Sandstone Peak and the Mishe Mokwa Trail in particular are revered by many as one of the “must-hike” trails in Southern California. Casey over at Modern Hiker describes it as “the Hike That Got Me Hiking.” It was Kolby “Condor” Kirk’s 6th hike in his 100 hikes goal, back when he really getting into hiking. This […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, coastal, moderate, peakbagging, Sandstone Peak, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Ventura County

Inspiration Loop Trail in Will Rogers State Park

September 13, 2013 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

When the heat is on, the coast beckons. This easy, family-friendly hiking trail begins at the historic Pacific Palisades home of Will Rogers and loops up to Inspiration Point. The Inspiration Loop Trail is not challenging. It’s not long. But with balmy breezes, great views, and a dose of history, Inspiration Loop makes a fun outing. We […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, BBT, coastal, dog-friendly, easy, family-friendly, LA County, Santa Monica Mountains, Will Rogers State Park

Burbank Peak, Cahuenga Peak, Mt. Lee and the Hollywood Sign

June 25, 2013 By Jeff Hester 4 Comments

Are you a peak bagger? I have a hiking friend who loves to bag peaks — or for the uninitiated, hike to the summit. His goal is to reach the summit of as many of the high and prominent peaks as he can.  He would love this trail, which takes you up three peaks in […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Famous Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park, Hiking Trails, Hollywood, Hollywood Reservoir, Hollywood Sign, LA County, moderate, peak, peakbagging, Santa Monica Mountains, The Hollywood Sign, vista

About Jeff Hester

I created SoCal Hiker while preparing to thru-hike the John Muir Trail. My goal? Create guides for the best hiking trails throughout Southern California--and occasionally beyond. I personally hike each trail to create these guides, sharing practical advice on gear and outdoor skills. Read more...

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