RUNYON CANYON PARK

Description

Essentials about Runyon Canyon Park in brief

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, take a stroll through the beautiful landscape of Runyon Canyon Park. Runyon Canyon Park is an approximately 65-acre park in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains that begins just north of Hollywood Boulevard and stretches across the Hollywood Hills up to Mulholland Drive. Because of its proximity to the posh suburbs around the Hollywood Hills, Runyon Canyon Park is a good terrain to spot one or the other Hollywood star while walking, jogging or doing yoga. Speaking of spotting: If you’re not lucky enough to spot VIPs, you can at least enjoy the magnificent view over Los Angeles from the park.

Hiking in Runyon Canyon Park

Runyon Canyon Park has three main hiking trails with several side trails. All of the trails run across the Santa Monica Mountains, which means that hikers must always be going uphill or downhill. Some sections are quite challenging for joggers and hikers. By the way, those who are afraid of dogs should better avoid Runyon Canyon Park, because a large part of the park is off-leash zone, which is why the park is very popular with dog owners and of course their four-legged friends.

The views from Runyon Canyon Park

In general, Runyon Canyon Park offers great views of the gigantic sea of houses in Los Angeles. From the park you can see the Griffith Observatory, Downtown LA and Hollywood Boulevard. On clear days, the view even extends to Santa Catalina Island, which is located about 40 kilometers off the California coast in the Pacific Ocean. The best view is undoubtedly from the 402 meter high Indian Rock, the highest elevation in Runyon Canyon Park.