Near Charlie Turner Trail
From the summit of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.
Near Charlie Turner Trail
Mount Hollywood summit.
Near Charlie Turner Trail
Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles grace the view on a clear day.
Near Charlie Turner Trail
The Los Angeles Foothills get lost in the late-afternoon haze.
Near Charlie Turner Trail
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Charlie Turner Trail

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Hike from the Griffith Park Observatory into the hills south of Mt. Hollywood on this trail.
1
mi
Distance
322
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
322ft
Elevation Gain
21ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,430ft
High Point
1,129ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Charlie Turner Trail begins at the north end of the Griffith Park Observatory parking area. From here, the trail heads to the north on a dirt path that eventually goes over the top of the Vermont Canyon Rd. tunnel. The trail then makes its way to the northwest while gradually climbing up the hillside before wrapping around a 180-degree bend. After a little over 3/10 of a mile, the trail will then come to an end at a four-way junction just south of the Mt. Hollywood summit. Link up with some of the other trails at this junction to extend your hike or return along the same route to the Griffith Park Observatory.

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