Night Hike to Mt Hollywood in Griffith Park

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Description:

This is a night hike to Mt Hollywood in Griffith Park to enjoy the view of the lights of the LA basin and avoid the hottest part of the day.

This is a 5 mile RT, approx. 800’ gain hike up to the top of Mt Hollywood which overlooks the Griffith Observatory and affords views stretching from downtown LA to Santa Monica and Glendale.

Bring:

Water, and something to eat at the Picnic tables at the top while we enjoy the view of the sunset over the ocean. Wear boots with good tread, poles, and a flashlight or headlamp (preferably with a red light to minimize the reduction of our night vision). This hike will include single track trails, dirt and paved access roads and has minimal shade.

Carpooling From Santa Clarita Valley:

Meet the leader at Towsley Cyn outside the gate by 4:30PM for a 4:45PM departure to the trailhead.

Meet at the trailhead: Meet at the NORTH end of the second parking lot aftyer the Merry Go Round at 5:30pm.

Directions to trailhead (from Santa Clarita):

Take I-5 South and exit at Los Feliz. Turn right on Crystal Springs Dr into Griffith Park. Take a left turn at the stop sign after approx 1.5 miles at the sign for the Merry Go Round parking lot. Drive up the hill and through the first parking lot, past the Merry Go Round to the second parking lot. We plan to meet to start the hike at the NORTH end of the second parking lot.

Leader: Nikki

Rated: Moderate ++(distance and gain)