Canyon Hikes Los Angeles

Quiet Strength: Women’s Morning Hike at Runyon Canyon

A women-centered, in-person morning hike for all fitness levels to move and connect, with the concrete outcome of building a habit of regular morning movement.

EARLY Fryman Canyon, Studio City - Rainforest & the Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook

Guided hike (intermediate) with an optional longer forest route ending at a scenic overlook; for hikers seeking outdoor exercise and camaraderie.

Flower Hike Saturday, February 21st, 2026

In-person guided plant-identification hike for beginners; learn to name local trees, plants and flowers.

Evening Conditioning Hike in La Cañada

Our long-standing Thursday night hike has MOVED from Eaton Canyon/Henninger Flats to La Cañada! We'll enjoy great views of the LA basin and the night sky while getting an aerobic workout. This hike is 5 miles round trip with 1300' elevation gain, along the Earl Canyon Motorway (which is actually a dirt fire road). At the top we'll pause to enjoy the city views from the lookout point on the concrete slab. No pets please. If you have a service dog, contact hike leader in advance. **Level**: Moderate. **Bring:** sturdy footwear, water, clothing layers (jacket or windbreaker), and a flashlight or headlamp. We'll start walking promptly at 7 PM, so please arrive in time to fill out waiver/signup sheet. Or, save time at the trailhead by filling out the online waiver in advance: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001LvHCUIA3 . **Cancellation policy:** Steady rain cancels. **Please note, this hike and many more are also posted on the Sierra Club website and Facebook, so we always have more attendees than indicated on Meetup!** https://angeles.sierraclub.org/outdoors/activities You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.

Runyon Canyon Conditioning Workout/Hike

This is an Intermediate/advanced workout. There is some steep downhill requiring deep hiking shoe tread. The uphill is constant but somewhat gradual. This is a loop I do weekly. Each loop is approximately 2 miles/50 minutes. You can do as few or as many as you want. We'll go down the fire road to East ridge then come up West ridge fire road. I usually do 3 laps. You can exit at the Mulholland gate after any lap. I do intermediate/advanced pace. Our Policy: Profile photo: Anyone interested in joining this event must have a profile photo showing his/her face. This is a requirement of L.A. Hiking. Without it, you will not be allowed to sign up for an event. Waiting list priority: People who hike with with L.A. Hiking regularly will be given priority when they are on the waiting list. Advanced hikes: Anyone interested in participating in advanced hikes (>3,000' elevation gain or distance > 10 miles or Difficulty Level > = 7) will be subject to prescreening before his/her name will be added to the list. Therefore, interested hiker must share with the event host his/her recent hiking background to establish proficiency before his/her name will be added to the list. Guests are not allowed on advanced hikes. Early departure: If a hiker needs to be separated from the group for any reason, he/she must inform the event host. Not knowing a hiker's where about may prompt the event host to report a hiker's missing to proper authority for further actions. No show: If you sign up for an event but did not show up, you will be removed from the next event you sign up. No minor: Meetup user agreement and our liability waiver can not be agreed to by a minor. Therefore, you and your guest must be over 18 to participate in our events. No drug: Zero tolerance for all illegal drug use. *** Warning: If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you. If you have never done a hike of this distance or difficulty before, this hike will be very difficult for you. It may well be your death march. The mountain is not going anywhere. We will schedule this event again in the future. Do it when your mind and body are ready. Hiking is a recreation, not a suicide mission. Release of Liability: The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. L.A. Hiking, its organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from this event, or for any injuries or accidents incurred before, during, and after this event. If you sign up or participate in an event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries and damages arising from, as a result of and associated with this event. Read less

Conditioning hike (Strenuous) Griffith park

In-person, strenuous conditioning hike for hikers seeking better endurance; 4–6 miles with 1200 ft elevation gain to improve endurance for long weekend hikes.

Griffith Park Hike to Cedar Grove

In-person group hike; level: intermediate; outcome: complete a 4.6-mile hike with 1,224-ft ascent.

Funtastic Hike Exploring Millard Canyon. Moderate Pace

Sierra Club Griffith Park Tuesday Evening Hikes

Weekly evening hikes by the Sierra Club for hikers of all levels; outcome: participate in a ~2-hour group hike with fellow hikers.

Inspiring/Challenging/STEEP/Long Night Hike: Brand Park/Lib Loop, Glendale

Griffith Park Hike to Mt. Hollywood @ Merry Go Round Lot

Weekly in-person hike for hikers of all levels; beginners welcome; outcome: reach the mountain summit.

Explore Griffith Park

Moderately strenuous 4-mile, 2-hour group hike for hikers; you will complete the hike and reach scenic viewpoints along varied trails.