Photos:: L.A. WALKS: Veer off-course to enjoy Wilson Golf Course greens

Runners take a cool-down along the Wilson Golf Course path. Enter from the Visitors Center building on Crystal Springs Drive where you see a sign that says "Crystal Springs Picnic Area."

Runners take a cool-down along the Wilson Golf Course path. Enter from the Visitors Center building on Crystal Springs Drive where you see a sign that says “Crystal Springs Picnic Area.”   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

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A fine, shady walk that shares all the charm of a Griffith Park golf course except that pesky little white ball, and all that goes with it.

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

A golfer gets ready to swing at Griffith Park. Walkers and runners can take in the greens on a pedestrian lane that circles the course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

A bird rests on a birdhouse along the path.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

Carols Pico, from left, Ismael Favela and Ricardo Menjivar run on the pathway at Griffith Park. A left turn at the T intersection will lead to thicker woods.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

An abundance of trees, including eucalyptus and oak, can be found along the course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

Trees give off welcome shade at the Wilson Golf Course, where coyote and deer sometimes visit.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

Monge Carlos runs along the pathway at Griffith Park.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

Anna Josenhaus, left, and Diana Faust walk under a canopy of eucalyptus trees.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

The split-rail fence along the pathway is actually made of shaped concrete.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

Signs warn pedestrians and runners on the pathway next to the golf course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Walks: Griffith Park

John Marshall does abdominal exercises at the workout station at Griffith Park. You can end your run or walk at this station, which brings you back to the beginning of the pathway.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

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