1.7 hr
The Verdugo Crest Trail begins behind the Brand Library located in Glendale, CA. The first half-mile ascends over 500 feet to a large plateau, equipped with benches, a park map and views of Griffith Park and Downtown LA. This is followed by a grueling 1000 foot/1-mile climb to the junction with Las Flores Motorway. From here, you can link up with first the Verdugo Motorway and then Brand Park Fire Road to complete a 6.2-mile loop.