The Brush Canyon Trail

There’s ample parking and a restroom at the parking lot. The trail is about 4-5 miles to the front and back of the Hollywood sign. It’s a gradual accent to the top with some wildflowers along the way such as pansies. Mostly dirt tracks with lots of horse poo because it’s also a horseback trail. The views of the surrounding area and the Hollywood sign is spectacular. Dog is allowed on leash.

Great trail! Lots of horses and horse poo though :/ It definitely was enough to make you nauseous especially if you’re already hot and sweaty from the hike up so mentally prepare yourself. It was a busy trail but people weren’t back to back, there was plenty of space. Even without a map the trail was very well labeled and easy to follow. Can’t wait to do it again.

Had a great “hike” here. Very gently slope and wide dirt path. Take a photo of the map before hiking up, reception may be spotty. Can get all the way to Hollywood sign or Griffith observatory, or the Hollywood mountain. Awesome views.

Visited back in May 2023. This is a great trail if you are an intermediate hiker/have some stamina. There is no shade, no water fountains, and a brutal uphill till you get to the hollywood sign. It was rewarding but not easy. Great views of the city and the hollywood sign.

Useful Ttp: wear a hat and bring water.

Love this hike! There’s a free parking lot at the base of the trail, which does get busy during the weekends. The trail itself is dog friendly, but they need to be on a leash. The trail is a steady incline for most of it, with some steeper/short parts. You don’t need to be in crazy shape to hike it, but it’s not a trail for those looking for a casual stroll. You don’t need hiking boots, just sneakers you don’t care if they get dirty (it gets pretty dusty when it’s dry).

Good sport and thrilling experience, we had some scenic views along the hike. Surreal experience to see the sign after seeing it in movies. We can even hike a bit more to get behind the sign to get a full view of LA. Worth the time. Try to plan ahead and get down before sunset.

It is a somewhat challenging 2.6 miles up hill hike from your car to either the Hollywood sign (back) or the Vista point which most people go for photo ops. A little over the first 1.5 miles are all up hill and quite steep in some areas so make sure you are physically fit for this hike. There are no rest rooms along the way so make sure you take care of business in the porta potties at the parking before the hike.
Don't be fooled by the wide open trail, it gets muddy and wet after a little rain and can be dangerous on the way down.
There are good amount of dogs and horseback riders on a good day so if you are going to bring a dog make sure the dog is well behaved since there are no protective railings on the trial.