Hiking in L.A.
Why hike in Los Angeles? Lots of reasons. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail.
These 50-plus hikes capture all that LA and Southern California has to offer. Use our filters to find the best type of hike by difficulty levels, length and type of view.
The Bridge to Nowhere, deep in the San Gabriel Mountains, is sturdy enough to have lasted 85 years, strange enough to draw crowds and start arguments.
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Longtime oppression and historical barriers have kept many people of color from feeling comfortable in the American outdoors.
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Travel and COVID-19
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Alcatraz, the historic island prison off San Francisco, has opened for a limited number of indoor tours after a year of pandemic-induced closure.
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Air travel is gaining altitude as more Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, with passenger screenings and bookings both on the rise.
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Progress against the COVID-19 pandemic could be set back by spring travel, L.A. County health officials warn.
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Love your puffy? You can thank Eddie Bauer, who created a down jacket in 1936 after the cold almost killed him.
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If you take the time to really observe your surroundings while on a hike, there are many creatures you may encounter. Here are some of our favorites and what we think makes them special.
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The Ventura Land Trust recently opened the Harmon Canyon Preserve for free hiking and biking through oak groves, meadows and coastal and mountain views.
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From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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Norbert Asprion has mastered the art of mapping running routes in the shape of animals. Plus cycling into history in L.A. and butterflies are back.
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Celebrate spring at the South Coast Botanic Garden, take a hike in Santa Barbara or explore the Alabama Hills.
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A hike is a good excuse to eat a sandwich. A sandwich improves every hike, and in L.A., you can almost always find one not far from the other.
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Celebrate spring at the South Coast Botanic Garden, take a hike in Santa Barbara or explore the Alabama Hills.
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If you’re applying for a permit to hike Mt. Whitney and wonder how to prepare, here are training peaks you need to know.
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A musical app to unlock Griffith Park, gardens for rent and the Carlsbad flower fields will help you experience nature.
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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, after being forced to close two weeks into its 2020 season, is set to reopen with new social distancing rules on Monday.
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Channel Islands National Park is a gem hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to experience it online or in person.
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A section of L.A.'s iconic road was washed out by heavy rains Jan. 28. Repairs start Monday.
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