LA Hiking
The best hikes within an hour or two of UCLA. No car? Many are Metro-accessible.
Runyon Canyon
Hollywood Hills
Off-leash dog park + city views. Crowded but quick. Great for a weekday workout.
Griffith Observatory Loop
Griffith Park
Iconic LA views. Park lower and hike up. Combine with observatory visit.
Sturtevant Falls
Angeles NF
45 min from campus. Beautiful 50-ft waterfall. Popular on weekends.
Mt. Lowe via Cobb Estate
Angeles NF
Long approach, big views. Start early. No permit required.
Eaton Canyon Falls
Altadena
Another waterfall close to Pasadena. Family-friendly.
San Jacinto Peak via Tram
San Bernardino NF
90 min drive. Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up, hike to the summit. Mind-bending transition from desert to alpine.
Mugu Peak Loop
Point Mugu SP
Santa Monica Mountains. Coastal views, wildflowers in spring. Combine with beach time.
Nicholas Flat – La Jolla Canyon
Point Mugu SP
One of the best day hikes near LA. Remote feel, waterfall, swimming hole.