Mount Hollywood Descent Trail

Overview

For its short length, this trail is not to be messed with. It provides a great route from the top of Mount Hollywood as it dives steeply down the southern slopes with grades in the mid-20% range. Take caution on the trail as it can be loose and dusty. <br><br>Alternate routes down can be found, one of which is on the eastern slope of Mount Hollywood on the Lower Mount Hollywood Trail, which starts at Dante's View off of the East Ridge (Hogback) Trail.

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Looking south toward Griffith Observatory and the L.A. skyline.

Looking south toward Griffith Observatory and the L.A. skyline.

Griffith Park

Griffith Park

From the intersection of Mount Hollywood Summit Trail and the Bird Sanctuary Trail at Griffith Park.

From the intersection of Mount Hollywood Summit Trail and the Bird Sanctuary Trail at Griffith Park.

Mount Hollywood summit.

Mount Hollywood summit.

Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles grace the view on a clear day.

Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles grace the view on a clear day.

The Los Angeles Foothills get lost in the late-afternoon haze.

The Los Angeles Foothills get lost in the late-afternoon haze.

From the summit of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.

From the summit of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.

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