I swear, you have a knack with uploading videos on topics and activities that I'm already planning for. Just last week I had come to the conclusion that I'd be traveling from Oregon as far south as LA to do some hiking as a vacation this summer. Bookmarking this video! Thanks!
Awesome video. There is sooo much to do in LA and I think everyone always forgets about the trails! The Griffith observatory is so cool. I like visiting LA and I am so glad I live in a place with so many beautiful hiking trails. Thanks for sharing! Cool channel! Following!
Start at Silverlake reservoir and take Cove St. to Baxter St. to Elysian Park and back down Park Row Dr. and Cassandra St.....trust me, you'll feel it! Rewards = Best city views!
Alot of staircases in the Silver Lake neighborhood. But SL of L.A. is so congested these days. When they first started building tract homes in the area, they didn't plan for as many cars as there are these days. Now, just driving down some streets with parked cars on both sides can be a challenge. I was born and raised there.
I think all those that you just mentioned in this episode would be a great idea for people in the LA area if the museums or attractions are still in shut-down mode, Griffith Park and the train that Navin R Johnson rode on in The Jerk is a must see for me. Probably would be worth exploring Franklin Canyon & Topanga Canyon if a person has more time.
The hike to the Hollywood sign is really easy! Have you checked out Top of the World in Laguna Beach?? It has amazing views of the ocean and mountains and there is a playground for kids
@@californiathroughmylens yep completely:-(. They had a big sign on the gate and everything. Took advantage of the drive anyway and did the Glendale Peak trail to Mount Hollywood and then the Observatory. Definitely worth it and hopefully they will open this one back soon.
Josh, when I heard you say that Griffith Park has hundreds of miles of trails I was going to correct you. Technically, it's 70 miles on their park information pamphlet, but those are wide service road and horse trails. Lately I've been discovering many unmarked side trails thanks to alltrails and google maps(look for narrow trail lines). Most of these trails are very narrow, steep and challenging, but some of them follow spectacular ridgelines. So, if you include these then the total trail mileage would easily be close to 200 miles.
Secretly LOVED when I saw you and your wife had babies a month after me. I was hoping you'd put out some baby-friendly hiking trail recs/reviews eventually lol. Hoping you do this for San Gabes, San Gorgonio, etc :)
I’ve heard that there are a couple of clothes optional hiking trails up in the mountains, but that sounds uncomfortable to me, I mean what if you stumble and fall into a patch of poison oak/ ivy or walk into a swarm of biting gnats, I’ll def stick to wearing clothes when I hike, but to each their own.
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It's not around LA, but have you ever gone on the American River Bike Trail around Sacramento? One of our transplants from NJ to CA that lives near there recommended it. It might be worth a trip in the future.
I like the Runyon canyon and Griffith hikes, once I figure out where to park. Thanks for making this video, as it looks like you needed to hike to these places to get footage.
I’m a mew subscriber and found you through your Sacramento video!! It would be awesome to do an updated things to do in Sacramento!! Your list helped so much! Been here 25 years and didn’t know some of the things you suggested!!
Wow you've captured some beautiful footage along these hikes! Great job Josh!
I swear, you have a knack with uploading videos on topics and activities that I'm already planning for. Just last week I had come to the conclusion that I'd be traveling from Oregon as far south as LA to do some hiking as a vacation this summer. Bookmarking this video! Thanks!
Awesome video. There is sooo much to do in LA and I think everyone always forgets about the trails! The Griffith observatory is so cool. I like visiting LA and I am so glad I live in a place with so many beautiful hiking trails. Thanks for sharing! Cool channel! Following!
Great places for hiking. Thanks a lot for sharing this. Will be great to enjoy with kids.
Hollywood sign is a classic! Must do if your in LA! Great stuff
I agree, I really like that hike. So fun to see the sign from all those angles!
I hiked around Griffith Park after visiting the Observatory there in 2018. Some pretty steep hills but great exercise and views.
Start at Silverlake reservoir and take Cove St. to Baxter St. to Elysian Park and back down Park Row Dr. and Cassandra St.....trust me, you'll feel it! Rewards = Best city views!
Alot of staircases in the Silver Lake neighborhood. But SL of L.A. is so congested these days. When they first started building tract homes in the area, they didn't plan for as many cars as there are these days. Now, just driving down some streets with parked cars on both sides can be a challenge. I was born and raised there.
I like taking the family to the Brand Library hike.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to check that out!
Ooh, I would love to hike to the Hollywood sign one day.
Malibu Creek State Park is very family friendly…
All of Malibu is amazing
I think all those that you just mentioned in this episode would be a great idea for people in the LA area if the museums or attractions are still in shut-down mode, Griffith Park and the train that Navin R Johnson rode on in The Jerk is a must see for me. Probably would be worth exploring Franklin Canyon & Topanga Canyon if a person has more time.
The hike to the Hollywood sign is really easy! Have you checked out Top of the World in Laguna Beach?? It has amazing views of the ocean and mountains and there is a playground for kids
I love your channel!!!!
Thank you so much!!
Love it. Thanks Josh
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve wetlands although it is a bit noisy from the traffic nearby.
Oops sorry, not quite Los Angeles.
Love the suggestions, I was just in California last week and visited a place called Tuna Canyon. Amazing views
Thanks for the tip, I will have to look that up as I have never been there
Drove an hour today to get to Eaton Canyon only to find it’s closed due to Covid 19? What a bummer and people beware.
Oh wow, that is a bummer! Completely closed?
@@californiathroughmylens yep completely:-(. They had a big sign on the gate and everything. Took advantage of the drive anyway and did the Glendale Peak trail to Mount Hollywood and then the Observatory. Definitely worth it and hopefully they will open this one back soon.
Gonna try weekday on Eaton canyon
Be sure to schedule your trip at Ecnca.org . You have to make an appointment, otherwise, they won’t let you in.
@@villanuevafamily4 perfect. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing the appointment link, I didn't know that!
@@californiathroughmylens you’re welcome!
Glendale Peak Trail is also underrated!
Josh, when I heard you say that Griffith Park has hundreds of miles of trails I was going to correct you. Technically, it's 70 miles on their park information pamphlet, but those are wide service road and horse trails. Lately I've been discovering many unmarked side trails thanks to alltrails and google maps(look for narrow trail lines). Most of these trails are very narrow, steep and challenging, but some of them follow spectacular ridgelines. So, if you include these then the total trail mileage would easily be close to 200 miles.
Secretly LOVED when I saw you and your wife had babies a month after me. I was hoping you'd put out some baby-friendly hiking trail recs/reviews eventually lol. Hoping you do this for San Gabes, San Gorgonio, etc :)
Around lake Hollywood the neighbors have issues with parking. Its permit parking in that area
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Does that mean that there are “adult” hikes in LA?
haha! I just tried to introduce some hikes that wouldn't be too difficult if going with a family.
I’ve heard that there are a couple of clothes optional hiking trails up in the mountains, but that sounds uncomfortable to me, I mean what if you stumble and fall into a patch of poison oak/ ivy or walk into a swarm of biting gnats, I’ll def stick to wearing clothes when I hike, but to each their own.
no but there is one in Palm Springs, wish I can unseen it. I blocked it from my head space.
Nice hikes Josh, can you give me the name of the very last hike the one you hike 280 stair
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@@HikingTrails365 Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Trail in Culver City 5:29
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PARKER MESA OVERLOOK is the best hiking trail in LA... best view too.... Google it
Never done that one, will have to check it out!
@@californiathroughmylens You can park at TRIPPET RANCH and go their or from Los Liones
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Eaton Canyon: don’t bother - it’s clogged with people, dogs, dog poop, families with strollers, dirty diapers left by the waterfall - euwwwee!
Are there any other Family Favorite trail hikes in the State of California that you recommend?
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Oh be careful at that zoo. Adam the Woo was over there a few years ago and he almost go assaulted by a man.
New rule: If you do a family-friendly video you must show the little ones !!!
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Great video! I was disappointed but also relieved that my favorite and not very well known L.A. hiking site was not on your list.
Thanks for the comment! Yea, I just touched on most of the well known ones on this video
Great video Josh!! Would also love to see one with hikes in the OC area
Yes! I have a video on my channel with the top 5 hikes in OC. I would love to see him do one too though.
Will have to make one!
@@californiathroughmylens if you wanna know all the secret spots I got you dude 🤙
Hi Josh. Did you join the Josh vs Josh noodle fight????
Superb recommendations Josh! I’ve done all of them. And compare to some of the hikes you’ve recommended in other videos; these are piece of cake 😂
It's not around LA, but have you ever gone on the American River Bike Trail around Sacramento? One of our transplants from NJ to CA that lives near there recommended it. It might be worth a trip in the future.
This is great, thanks for sharing! You should do a vid like this for San Diego county, if you haven’t already :-)
Thanks for the idea!I will have to work on it!
And the bay area! Specifically the east bay, like livermore dublin and oakland!
What other hikes are there in California that lead to waterfalls but that are not too hard to hike.
Thanks.
Left out Vetaran’s Park in Sylmar, Ca - San Fernando Valley. Intense cement & dirt trails. Check it out. Please.
Thanks for the tip, I will have to check it out!
Great view of the valley. The higher you go on a clear day. You can see the Pacific Ocean.
Fantastic! I've done a lot of these & have several more on my to-do list! Good video!!
I'm going to go check this place out today Josh. I've been stalking you ! Thanx for the vids ! Bike, drone and blunt it up there today !
I like the Runyon canyon and Griffith hikes, once I figure out where to park. Thanks for making this video, as it looks like you needed to hike to these places to get footage.
Gad, I want to get back and do some of these!
Hey! Have you hiked to Wapama Falls on Hetch Hetchy at Yosemite?
I have, but I don't have a video of it on the channel. It's a cool hike though
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I’m a mew subscriber and found you through your Sacramento video!! It would be awesome to do an updated things to do in Sacramento!! Your list helped so much! Been here 25 years and didn’t know some of the things you suggested!!
Thanks for subscribing! I would love to do an updated list, it has been a while since I have been to Sacramento and I would love to go back.
@@californiathroughmylens I’ll be keeping my eye out!!!!