Once a billboard for a housing development, Hollywood's iconic hilltop sign has become one of Los Angeles' most popular landmarks, it can be enjoyed up close or viewed from a distance. Visitor info and history can be found here.
Short Run: The sign is easily accessed from a number of trails/routes of varied difficulty. See featured trails/runs to find a route that works for you.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
3.6 mi
5.8 km
Altadena, CA
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3.6 mi 5.8 km | Altadena, CA |
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72
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Altadena, CA
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Altadena, CA |
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29
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6.6 mi
10.7 km
Hollywood, CA
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6.6 mi 10.7 km | Hollywood, CA |
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16
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5.9 mi
9.5 km
Altadena, CA
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5.9 mi 9.5 km | Altadena, CA |
All Clear
Update
Dry: On the "trail" part of the loop (other is old asphalt fire road) can be loose rocks and narrow trail, but nothing serious.
64 days ago
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14
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3.7 mi
5.9 km
Hollywood, CA
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3.7 mi 5.9 km | Hollywood, CA |
All Clear
Update
Dry - Very eroded in some places due to popularity & recent rain. Busy on weekends!
42 days ago
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17
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112.4 mi
181.0 km
Fontana, CA
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112.4 mi 181.0 km | Fontana, CA |
Unknown
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1
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5.1 mi
8.2 km
Santa Monica, CA
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5.1 mi 8.2 km | Santa Monica, CA |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud: There is some light scrambling. And you do a very small repel with a shoddy look rope. Awesome though.
20 days ago
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21
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2.3 mi
3.7 km
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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2.3 mi 3.7 km | La Cañada Flintridge, CA |
Unknown
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1
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32.0 mi
51.5 km
Sierra Madre, CA
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32.0 mi 51.5 km | Sierra Madre, CA |
Unknown
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1
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3.0 mi
4.8 km
Universal City, CA
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3.0 mi 4.8 km | Universal City, CA |
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14
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