Near Brush Canyon Trail
Looking south from Griffith
Near Brush Canyon Trail
Looking south from the Brush Canyon Trail.
Near Brush Canyon Trail
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Hike Trail

Brush Canyon Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Use this trail to link up with the Mulholland Trail and gain some significant elevation along the way.
1.2
mi
Distance
606
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.2mi
Distance
606ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,241ft
High Point
634ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Brush Canyon Trail begins at the end of Canyon Drive, and the fire road starts its climb to the northeast. At first, the climb is gradual, but after 4/10 of a mile the trail becomes significantly steeper. At this point you'll start to become surrounded by chaparral flora, characteristic of the region. The trail will then start to bend toward the west and after 1.2 miles of hiking it will come to an end as it hits the Mulholland Trail. You can either join up with the Mulholland Trail to extend your hike or turn around and return along the same route. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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