Near Debs Park Loop
View of DTLA from the trail.
Near Debs Park Loop
Runners glide into the finish at the 2016 REI Trail Run 5k/10k at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Near Debs Park Loop
Bring your binoculars - lots of birding!
Near Debs Park Loop
A steep and somewhat loose climb on the City View Trail.
Near Debs Park Loop
Heading up the Scrubjay Trail.

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Debs Park Loop

4.2 (6 Ratings)
A scenic tour of Deb Park starting at the Audubon Center with ample opportunity to spot lots of bird species.
2
mi
Distance
520
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.05mi
Distance
520ft
Elevation Gain
520ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
856ft
High Point
456ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
To access this loop, head to the Audubon Center parking area off Griffith Ave. From there, start heading north on the Hummingbird Trail and connect quickly with the Scrubjay Trail as it starts heading up and to the east. At a hairpin turn, stay to the right onto the Walnut Forest Trail. Keep your eyes on the tree canopies as this area is full of different bird species. After a mile, this loop trail crosses the City View Trail. Stay straight on the Walnut Forest Trail for this featured hike but a nice spot for a break is down to the right on the City View Trail at a gazebo.Continue on the Walnut Forest Trail as it bends to the north and turns back to the left (west). You'll end up at the same intersection where you turned right originally. Here, turn right onto the Scrubjay Trail as it heads back to the parking area from where you came.

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