Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 7.0 km / 4.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 440 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 7 min
- Coastal
Moderate Hiking Trails near Los Angeles
There are 19 hikes near Los Angeles in our database that fit. They average 3.3 km and 149 m (489 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 12.6 km.
That is 43 percent of the 44 routes we map near Los Angeles. They are shorter than the local average, 3.3 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, 149 m (489 ft) against 549 m (1,801 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Trails
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
- Typical duration
- 43 min
- Canyon and gorge
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 28 m
- Typical duration
- 9 min
- River
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 26 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 343 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 303 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 24 min
Moderate
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 80 m
- Typical duration
- 43 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 63 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 13 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 44 m
- Typical duration
- 19 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 4.9 km / 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 35 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 4 min
- Canyon and gorge
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 138 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 50 min
- Canyon and gorge
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 113 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 600 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 49 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 232 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 12 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 76 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 24 min
Moderate
California · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 71 m
- Typical duration
- 14 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Beach Pedestrian PathCalifornia | 7.0 km | 440 m | 2 hr 7 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Flint Canyon TrailCalifornia | 3.5 km | flat | 43 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Stream TrailCalifornia | 0.5 km | 28 m | 9 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Ahwingna TrailCalifornia | 1.6 km | 67 m | 26 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Native Oak TrailCalifornia | 3.4 km | 343 m | 1 hr 13 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Schabarum Extension TrailCalifornia | 4.6 km | 303 m | 1 hr 24 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Kikos TrailCalifornia | 0.9 km | 71 m | 18 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Park View TrailCalifornia | 2.8 km | 80 m | 43 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Schabarum-Skyline Trail - Azusa/Colima ConnectorCalifornia | 1.4 km | 67 m | 24 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Schabarum-Skyline Trail - Extension ConnectorCalifornia | 0.9 km | 63 m | 17 min | Moderate | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Shoreline Beach Pedestrian Path, Flint Canyon Trail, Stream 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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