Runyon Canyon Park
16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Runyon Canyon for walks and hikes, and two mention the views over the city and downtown. A couple of visitors say the crowds make wildlife harder to see, though one has recently seen rattlesnakes on the trails. One visitor thinks the hikes here fall short of Griffith Park, one visitor finds parking tricky, and one visitor calls it touristy.
Address
Runyon Canyon Park, 2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Views
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Hiking trails with city views
- Crowds
- Crowded
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Runyon Canyon Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Bapgo in r/LosAngeles · Jul 2025
Says they enjoy hiking there.
- Recommendsu/Deep-Occasion-6155 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026access
Suggests doing it the same day as the observatory since the two sit next to each other.
- Recommendsu/hellobeatie in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026access
Recommends hiking in the canyon.
- Mixedu/meejha in r/LosAngeles · Aug 2025crowds
Says the park's crowds mean little nature is usually seen, though recent sightings are welcome.
- Recommendsu/throwawayforfph in r/LosAngeles · Jul 2025
Calls it a great place to train.
- Recommendsu/No_Commercial4074 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Lists Runyon Canyon among hiking options to consider.
- Recommendsu/Mental_Mistake1552 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Lists Runyon Canyon among non-touristy LA places when asked for hidden gems.
- Recommendsu/Thick-Brother-8509 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Suggests walking up Runyon Canyon as something to do.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Recommendsu/RogLatimer118 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Suggests an easy hike with a good view over the basin and downtown.
- Recommendsu/HardwareHankAaronn in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Recommends Runyon Canyon for good hiking.
- Recommendsu/Bayplain in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024access
Agrees these are good picks, reachable mostly by bus from West Hollywood.
- Recommendsu/swagster in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Suggests trying a hike there.
- Caveatu/butt_suck in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026crowds
Disputes calling it not touristy, saying it's clearly touristy.
- Caveatu/GoodLyfe42 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026access
Parking is very hard to find, so suggests using rideshare instead.
- Caveatu/Molotov_Cockatiel in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Says the hiking at Runyon is weaker than at Griffith Park.
- Recommendsu/bunko8 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Suggests walking up and down Runyon, then back to the hotel, for a good feel of LA.
- Recommendsu/CACoastalRealtor in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025access
Gives trail-entry directions for a hike up a paved path to the top.
- Recommendsu/Rock454545 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025crowds
Listed among parks suggested for weekday visits, implying they're quieter.
- Recommendsu/poppat323 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Recommends hiking Runyon for a strong view of the city.
- Recommendsu/Coomstress in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it as their answer.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.