Fern Dell Nature Trail

"I recently visited the Fern Dell Nature Trail in Griffith Park and had a fantastic experience. There’s free street parking available, and although it can get a bit busy, I was able to find a spot within a couple of minutes. I took my dog along for the hike, and the trail was absolutely beautiful—well-maintained, clean, and very dog-friendly. The trail winds through lush greenery, with plenty of shade along the way, making the hike up to the Griffith Observatory enjoyable and comfortable, even in warmer weather. Once you reach the top, you’re rewarded with breathtaking views of Los Angeles and"

4 months ago

"Very nice clean trail in a beautiful and safe setting that leads up to a view of the LA skyline and observatory. Bring a bottle of water. Took about 30 minutes at a leisure pace to get to the top. Wear shoes that have good grips. Even in running shoes I slipped a couple times walking back down. Nothing major that caused me to fall, just a little slipping. Pathway is very dusty so don’t wear flip flops."

7 months ago

"This trail is beautiful and leads to numerous others within Griffith Park. I use the AllTrails app every time I hike and I recommend using it if you want to explore the trails and see which routes you'd like to take. My cousin and I parked along Fern Dell Pl. for free on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty busy but once you get hiking further into the area, the trails become a little more quiet. We began on the Fern Dell Nature trail into the East Observatory trail and finally onto the Mount Hollywood trail which led us to the Griffith Park Trails peak offering breathtaking views of the Observ"

11 months ago