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Griffith Observatory Mount Hollywood Hike

Verified October 11, 2026

A 2.1-mile round-trip hike from Fern Dell Drive up West Observatory Trail offering 540 feet of elevation gain and spectacular views of the entire Los Angeles Basin. Ends at the free-admission Observatory with its iconic architecture featured in 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'La La Land'.

2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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