Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles

Highlights of Runyon Canyon Park 

Runyon Canyon Park has 4 different trails: a .85-mile loop, a 1.9-mile loop, a 2.65-mile loop, and a 3.3-mile loop. The longest trail is a combination of 2, but each has a trail map so that you can best determine the level of potential difficulty and elevation changes.

Some trails have very wooded areas, while the vegetation is sparse and more desert-like in other parts. This means that the views are beautifully diverse and add to the appeal of hiking at Runyon Canyon Park, but also that some parts are more shaded than others.

Helpful to know when visiting Runyon Canyon Park 

Dogs are welcome throughout the park, and there are designated off-leash areas. The park emphasises that at no point is any kind of smoking allowed, which is highly important to avoid fires. Runyon Canyon Park is a wilderness area, and it is highly advised to stay on the marked trails. 

There are no bathroom facilities and everyone is encouraged to bring their own water, as it is almost all very sunny and heat exhaustion can occur. The phone number for the park ranger is on the website, and it's recommended that visitors keep it on hand for safety purposes.