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Easy Hiking Trails near Los Angeles

We track 12 routes that match this search near Los Angeles. They average 3.0 km, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 27 percent of the 44 routes we map near Los Angeles. They are shorter than the local average, 3.0 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, 25 m (82 ft) against 549 m (1,801 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Easy

Hollywood Walk of Fame

California · United States

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park San Dimas, CA 91773
Easy

Lower Bee Hive Trail

California · United States

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
11 min
City of Industry Fry’s
Easy

San Jose Creek Trail

California · United States

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • River
The factory of Lee Kum Kee in City of Industry, California.
Easy

Avocado Heights Trail

California · United States

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
Easy

Pinehurst Trail

California · United States

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
20 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Schabarum Grand Spur TrailCalifornia2.5 km9 m31 minEasyApril to October
Culver Boulevard Median PathCalifornia3.3 kmflat41 minEasyApril to October
Hollywood Walk of FameCalifornia5.4 km23 m1 hr 10 minEasyApril to October
Lower Bee Hive TrailCalifornia0.7 km24 m11 minEasyApril to October
Rio Hondo San Gabriel River Trail ConnectorCalifornia2.4 kmflat29 minEasyApril to October
San Gabriel River Trail - Eastern BankCalifornia6.3 km15 m1 hr 21 minEasyApril to October
San Jose Creek TrailCalifornia4.2 km26 m55 minEasyApril to October
Avocado Heights TrailCalifornia6.0 km41 m1 hr 18 minEasyApril to October
Rowland Heights Connector TrailCalifornia0.4 km16 m7 minEasyApril to October
San Gabriel River Trail - Lario ConnectorCalifornia1.2 kmflat15 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Culver Boulevard Median Path, Schabarum Grand Spur Trail, Lower Bee Hive Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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