Hiking through Griffith Park burn area

L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge, right, aides Jeanne Hruska and Jane Galbraith and walking buddy Tom McGovern hike through Griffith Park's burn area near Mt. Hollywood. Trails affected by May's wildfire remain closed to the public.

L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge, right, aides Jeanne Hruska and Jane Galbraith and walking buddy Tom McGovern hike through Griffith Park’s burn area near Mt. Hollywood. Trails affected by May’s wildfire remain closed to the public. (Annie Wells / LAT)

Sept. 16, 2014 7:41 AM PT

City Councilman Tom La Bonge takes a group hiking through Griffith Park burn area.

Overlooking L.A.

New growth is evident on a trail overlooking Los Angeles. (Annie Wells / LAT)

Climbing to the top

LaBonge, right, and McGovern walk along a ridge trail. (Annie Wells / LAT)

Out of the ashes

Sprigs of green are bursting out all over Griffith Park. (Annie Wells / LAT)

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