Runyon Canyon Hike Guide

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After a few minutes, you’ll come to this big gate for the off-leash dog area. Keep hiking straight on the Inspiration Point Trail.

You’ll see the entrance sign for Runyon Canyon Park. Head through the gate. Runyon Canyon Park has been around since 1983 when the City of Los Angeles purchased it from private owners.

The entrance to Runyon Canyon is at the end of Fuller Ave, up the hill.

The full 3.5-mile loop climbs past Inspiration Point and Clouds Rest to a high point on the West Ridge Trail before dropping back to the Fuller Ave trailhead.

Dogs can roam leash-free in over half of Runyon Canyon Park.

Street parking near the trailhead. This is 7am on a Friday. There were about a dozen spots open within 5 minutes of the park.

This Runyon Canyon hike takes you on a loop of the popular trails in the park, including a side trip to an art installation. You can also do a couple of shorter options (keep reading).

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Dogs can roam leash-free in over half of Runyon Canyon Park.

Park on a street near the trailhead. This is 7am on a Friday. There were about a dozen spots open within 5 minutes of the park.

Occasionally you’ll see vendors selling water and other refreshments at the entrance, but don’t count on it.

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