Griffith Park

Located in the heart of LA, Griffith Park spans over 4,200 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. While the Griffith Observatory is the most visible anchor, the whole park is layered with trails, viewpoints, and open ridgelines overlooking the city.

Hikes range from short, paved paths to steeper climbs with direct views of the Hollywood Sign and downtown skyline. It’s accessible, central, and almost always busy, especially around sunset. Griffith’s most popular trails: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/griffith-park