Cahuenga Peak

Hiking in Griffith Park - Burbank Peak, Cahuenga Peak & Mt. Lee

Hiking in Griffith Park - 3 peaks - start at Burbank Peak with the Wisdom Tree, then Cahuenga Peak, the highest point in Griffith Park, and finish at Mt. Lee, behind the HOLLYWOOD sign.
  • Trailhead:

    Since parking is not available at the top of Wonder View Drive where Burbank Peak Trail begins, utilize the free street parking along adjacent Lake Hollywood Drive and hike a paved quarter mile up Wonder View Drive to the start of the trail. Cross a yellow gate near the top of Wonder View Drive and come to a large dirt landing next to a holding tank. Turn right off the dirt road up a single track marked with a sign for Burbank Peak Trail. (34.1331, -118.3364)

  • Difficulty:

    Moderate with 570 ft. in the first 1/2 mile, then easy along the ridge until you need to drop off Cahuenga Peak toward Mt. Lee.

  • Aesthetic Rating:

    Great expansive views from the Pacific to the mountains.

  • Distance:

    2.7 miles round trip or 4 miles round trip when combined with Burbank Peak and Mt. Lee

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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