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 Description:
Hiking into the rugged hills and sparsely
developed areas is perhaps one of the most popular forms of recreation
in
Griffith Park. Hikers are allowed to use the entire 53-mile network of
trails, fire roads and bridle paths. Maps of trails and current information
on trail
closures and special restrictions are available at the Ranger Station,
(323) 913-4688. All trails in the park are closed at dusk. Open fires and
smoking
are not allowed. One of the most rewarding hikes in the park is the trail
leading from the Observatory parking lot to the summit of Mount Hollywood,
the highest peak of the park, which affords spectacular views of the entire
Los Angeles Basin. Hikers should approach the park with caution; Griffith
Park is a wilderness area with wild quail, rodents, foxes, coyotes, rattlesnakes
and deer.
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