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narrow trail shortcut
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dante's
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dante's
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observatory
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descending
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area:
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hollywood - griffith park |
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trail:
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dante's peak |
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length:
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~4.2mi loop |
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elevation:
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~1550ft |
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level of difficulty:
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moderate |
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activities:
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hike, equestrian in some parts of the trail
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terrain:
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dirt trails
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views:
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downtown l.a., city views, hollywood sign, canyon views, bee rock, valley views |
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flora fauna:
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brush, trees |
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wildlife:
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rattle snakes, coyote, etc. (haven't really seen any, but ya never know) |
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what to wear:
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hiking shoes; optional: hat, sunglasses, something to cover legs |
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what to bring:
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water; optional: camera |
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amenities:
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restrooms, water fountains at the trailhead; water fountain and picnic benches near the top of the trail |
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pets:
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pets roam w/out a leash. Clean up after your dog. |
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parking:
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street parking on vermont, free parking lot |
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fees:
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free usage |
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commentary:
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(same as griffith park trail in the beginning) trailhead starts on vermont about 0.3 mi from the griffith park gate entrance. start at bottom of the hill and go up the dirt trail SE direction (which takes you around the mtn. curve with views of the tennis courts). there are a few trails that lead off the main dirt trail. if you stay on the wide dirt trail, it's a little longer to the top but not as steep. once u get closer to the top, the trail narrows and becomes a little more challenging with further uphill treks. it takes you back westward towards a patch of trees with picnic benches and a drinking fountain to reward your hike. u can take the narrow trail up the little hill adjacent to the drinking fountain (short cut) to dante's peak or twist around the hill on the right side along the dirt road to the same destination (northbound to dante's peak). walk up the hill to dante's peak and there you'll find a fenced area with benches to enjoy the views. (you are just behind and above the observatory from the peak.) jump the fence in front of the peak to go down the trail that leads you towards the observatory. it's slightly steep. you'll reach the trail fork. take the narrow dirtroad (SW bound) just right of the wide trail towards the observatory to begin your descent down the hill. this trail takes you through a few twists and turns and eventually spits you out on vermont about half a block north of the trailhead. don't forget to stretch (unless u're in great shape or a masochist for aching muscles). |
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address:
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end of vermont blvd. |
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city:
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Hollywood |
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state:
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CA |
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directions:
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From Sunset eastbound, take a left on Vermont Blvd. take vermont all the way to the top past Los Feliz through the residential area towards the entrance of Griffith Park. on your left, you'll see the Greek Theatre, keep going to the first parking lot thereafter. you can park there or along the street. Trailhead starts just across the street from the most northern end of the parking lot. |
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restrictions:
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none (that I know of) though I assume you can't bring weapons and firearms (hello). |
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map:
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(coming: trail map) |
