Name: East Trail (Steps Trail)
Rating: 3.0

“A more moderate option up the eastern ridge of Runyon Canyon Park with equally stunning views.”

— Zander Göpfert

Overview

Closed dusk - dawn.

Recent trail work has been underway to repave sections of trail in the park and to add water fountains. Please respect all signage and closures.

Features: Views

Dogs: Off-leash

Description

This trail makes up one of the three options for running in Runyon Canyon Park. Between this trail and the other unpaved, West Trail (Spine Trail), this provides an easier and shorter route up to some spectacular views of the city and L.A. Basin. Connect with the Runyon Canyon Rd for a loop run or head out on the Runyon Canyon featured run.

Flora & Fauna

Chaparral ecosystem dominated by shrubs such as sclerophyllous.

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Land Manager: NPS - Santa Monica Mountains

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City view from the East Trail in Runyon Canyon.

The Los Angeles Basin from the East Trail.

Downtown Los Angeles from Runyon Canyon Rd.

Runyon Canyon Park overlook.

Looking north up Runyon Canyon Rd.

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1,065' 325 m High 556' 170 m Low	10% Avg Grade (6°) 32% Max Grade (18°)
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East Trail (Steps Trail)

0.9 Miles 1.5 Kilometers

74%

Doubletrack

0' 0 m

-509' -155 m

1,065' 325 m

556' 170 m

10%

32%

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“A more moderate option up the eastern ridge of Runyon Canyon Park with equally stunning views.”