california – Nobody Hikes in LA

Guest post: “Beaches to Hike in Southern California” by Hank McKinsey

Difficulty PG Distance 2.1 to 5 miles General information: Cellular Service General information: Dogs allowed General information: Hikes with free parking Hollywood Hills, Verdugo Mountains & Downtown Rating: 4-6 Season: Fall/Early Winter Season: Late Winter/Spring

Catalina Verdugo Trail to Cerro Negro

Difficulty PG Distance 2.1 to 5 miles General information: Cellular Service General information: Dogs allowed General information: Hikes with free parking Hollywood Hills, Verdugo Mountains & Downtown Rating: 4-6 Season: All year

Royce’s Canyon via Toyon Trail (Griffith Park)

Difficulty G Distance 0 to 2 miles Rating: 7-8 San Jacinto/Santa Rosa Mountains & Joshua Tree Season: Fall/Early Winter

Hidden Valley Nature Trail (Joshua Tree National Park)

Difficulty PG Distance 2.1 to 5 miles Rating: 4-6 San Jacinto/Santa Rosa Mountains & Joshua Tree Season: Fall/Early Winter Season: Late Winter/Spring

Pine City (Joshua Tree National Park)

Difficulty PG13 Distance 5.1 to 10 miles General information: Cellular Service General information: Dogs allowed General information: Hikes with free parking Rating: 4-6 Santa Clarita Valley and Desert Gateway Season: Fall/Early Winter Season: Late Winter/Spring

Elsmere Canyon Loop