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Runyon Canyon Trail - 2 members in 4 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 26 2025
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42 male
 Joined Nov 30 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Runyon Canyon TrailLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
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ShatteredArmTriplogs 356
Run/Jog5.00 Miles 1,020 AEG
Run/Jog5.00 Miles   1 Hour   2 Mns   40 Secs4.95 mph
1,020 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Last stop on my 2.5 week loop around the western US, Hollywoo. A significantly less pleasant location than Denver, Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco... but there are trails, at least? Runyon Canyon was within jogging distance of where I was staying on West Sunset, so that's where I headed. Started up the West Trail, which starts out as a dirt road, and transitions to steep, stair-steppy single track when you hit the ridge. Some of the local Angelenos were struggling with the exposure on this stretch.

From the top of the West trail, headed up the road to the Mulholland TH, then up to the Runyon summit. Worthwhile enough view. Then headed down a shortcut trail back to the road. East trail was closed due to the fire, so took the road the whole way down. I think I ran my fastest mile in a long time on this descent.

Nothing spectacular about Runyon Park, but nice enough if you need something within walking distance of Hollywoo.
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Dec 24 2019
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Runyon Canyon TrailLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Hiking avatar Dec 24 2019
fricknaleyTriplogs 4,124
Hiking2.90 Miles 885 AEG
Hiking2.90 Miles
885 ft AEG
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hiked the popular runyon canon trail on christmas eve. probably the nicest day of the trip! crowded but we found primo parking. pretty nice views up top!
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Mar 26 2018
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59 male
 Joined Oct 17 2010
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Runyon Canyon TrailLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Hiking avatar Mar 26 2018
ALMALTriplogs 222
Hiking2.70 Miles 568 AEG
Hiking2.70 Miles
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Hanging out in Hollywood for a few days so I hit this short hike with nice views. Tons on people though. Started at the end of Fuller Ave and finished in a park a few blocks to the west, a loop I guess.
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Apr 04 2010
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44 male
 Joined Feb 17 2010
 Moscow, RU
Runyon Canyon TrailLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Hiking avatar Apr 04 2010
AndreyPTriplogs 284
Hiking3.60 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   1 Hour   25 Mns   2.54 mph
800 ft AEG
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Started at lower end (Fuller Ave), went all the way up the dirt trail to the top, then down to Mulholland Dr parking lot and followed paved road back to Fuller Ave.

Note that contrary to some guide books there is no parking lot at Fuller Ave entrance, so you need to park in the neighborhood streets and it's hard to find a spot there.
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average hiking speed 2.54 mph

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