Fern Canyon Trail
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Fern Canyon Trail offers a moderately challenging hike with beautiful scenery, ideal for those seeking a nature experience with photo opportunities. It's distinct from the Northern California trail of the same name.
Key Highlights
- ✓Beautiful scenery and photo opportunities.
- ✓Easy once past the initial steep climb.
Standout Features
- ⭐Lovely scenery.
- ⭐Wide trail in some sections.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Wear shoes with good grip.
- →Bring hats, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
- →Arrive before 12pm to secure parking.
- →Consider the optional route that passes the LA old zoo.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Initial section of the trail is quite steep and slippery; good shoes are essential.
- ⚠Limited shade; hats, sunscreen, and water are necessary.
- ⚠Parking lot fills up quickly; arrive before 12pm.
Price & Value
Free, except for potential parking fees if the lot is full and street parking is unavailable. Excellent value for the scenery and exercise.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No accessibility information provided in reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No food policy mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •Parking lot available but fills up quickly; street parking is an option if the lot is full.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Can get crowded after 12pm; best to arrive earlier.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No safety features mentioned.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Going late in the day due to parking limitations.
What People Say
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 5 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Nicole Ridgely
a year agoPSA: Anyone mentioning redwoods or Jurassic Park Lost World in the reviews are mistaking this trail for one of an identical name in northern California. This hike is cool but it’s not that location. OG review: Terrific hike. Not a ton of shade so come prepared with hats, sunscreen, and water. The start of the hike has a bit of a slippery dirt hill, folks with regular shoes were sliding and struggled so wear something with grip. After the hill the hike is easy. The parking lot was filling up quick so come before 12pm but there are a lot of spots and people coming and going. Some street parking as well.
James L Hebert
7 months agoWhile Fern Canyon Trail was a good challenge, the left-side route was quite steep. The views at the top well made it worth the effort. This trail is nothing like its much more famous sister in Northern California associated with redwoods and Jurassic Park. There's an initial steep climb, so you'll want to wear good shoes. Note that the parking fills up quickly, and it's a really lovely walk with lovely scenery along the way for photo opportunities.
ezra
3 years agolove this trail! I would say it's about an easy/medium difficulty, the first ~15 mins are pretty steep but then it gets a lot flatter for the rest of the trail. wide trail & I went midday during the middle of the week and it wasn't crowded, mostly people walking their dogs really beautiful scenery & views
J L
a year agoPretty cool trail, I took the route that walks passed the LA old zoo. I’m not really how sure how far it goes but I stopped at 1.5 miles in. Its pretty flat until you croas the fence and then theres inclines. Its a very easy hike and you have a lot of opportunities to take photos along the way!
Cindy Hynes
2 years agoFrom California Gold is where I heard about Ferndale. Greg took me here during our most recent rains, it was simply beautiful. I loved all of our Griffith Park experience that day. I had an especially wonderful, very short hike in Ferndell!! I recommend it to everyone… those who can hike and those who have difficulty hiking. I can only imagine coming here during the summer time when it’s 100+ all over LA and it will be so so so cool down here. I’ll see ya this summer!
Contact Information
Mineral Wls Trl, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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