Mt. Lee

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.  Mt. Lee can be approached from closer trailheads but this is a good one to get multiple peaks.
  • 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:

    Gret views of Los Angeles (Sea to mountain views)

  • Distance:

    About 4 miles wound trip

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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