Best Riverside Hikes near Los Angeles

6 routes near Los Angeles qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 11.9 km, with the longest running to 57.0 km.

That is 14 percent of the 44 routes we map near Los Angeles. They are shorter than the local average, 11.9 km against 21.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 13 m (43 ft) against 549 m (1,801 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

River routes keep the gradient friendly and the navigation simple, with moving water alongside for most of the way. The mix is broad: 4 are rated easy and 1 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.