Where is the Hollywood Sign located?

The Hollywood Sign is located in Los Angeles, California, on Mount Lee in Griffith Park.

Can you hike to the Hollywood Sign?

Yes, you can hike to the Hollywood Sign. There best way to do the hike is by taking the Brush Canyon Trail, which offers viewpoints along the way.

What is the best hiking trail to the Hollywood Sign?

The most popular hiking trail to the Hollywood Sign is the Brush Canyon Trail. It offers great views of the sign and the city.

How long does it take to hike to the Hollywood Sign?

The hike takes about 3-4 hours round trip and is doable by almost everyone.

When is the trail to the Hollywood Sign open?

It's open from sunrise to sunset.

What should I bring for a hike to the Hollywood Sign?

It is recommended to bring comfortable at least 1L of water, trail runners or sneakers, and a camera to capture the stunning views.

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The Easy Hollywood Sign Hike Guide

6 miles - Moderate Effort
3-4 Hours (Total)
Can Get Very Busy
1,100 Total Feet of Climbing
Max Elevation of 1,709 feet
Leashed Dogs Allowed

what does this mean?

Hiking to the Hollywood Sign not only gets you to the iconic sign but also provides a fun and safe hike away from the hustle of LA. I'm a professional hiking guide; I'll show you the best (and confusion-free) way to do the hike everyone enjoys. Thousands of people of all shapes and sizes hike to the Hollywood Sign, and so can you.

In this Guide:

Where to Park for the Hollywood Sign
Video and Hike Directions
Insider Tips for the Hike

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When planning, always check the park website and social media to make sure the trails are open. Similarly, check the weather and road conditions.

There's a lot of conflicting information about hiking to the Hollywood Sign. This guide is verified and up to date as of September 2023.

Want a shorter hike to the sign? You can visit the sign from the Wisdom Tree, but it's a more rugged trail that isn't beginner-friendly. Want to just go on a hike without any climbing or dirt but that has good views of the sign? Try the Lake Hollywood hike.

Getting to the Hollywood Sign Hike

Hollywood Sign Location Map — The hike to the Hollywood Sign starts in one of North America's largest urban parks, Griffith Park, located in Hollywood.

Unlike other hikes, you don't have to park in a residential neighborhood or walk through a gated community. The hike starts inside Griffith Park, and has an official parking lot. Be aware the the park hours are sunrise to sunset. Use this trailhead address: 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068, USA.

When you’re planning your Hollywood Sign hike, I’d recommend doing it as early as possible to beat the heat and crowds.

hollywood sign hike parking — When you get to the trailhead address, you can park in the big lot (lot 1), or you can drive up to the second lot that’s closer to the trailhead (lot 2). Try for the closer one, and if it’s full, head back to the bigger first lot. People also park on the side of the road farther down.

Hollywood Hike Parking — The large lot (lot 1) has porta-potties.

Gear Recommendations

This isn't a technical hike that requires special gear, but it's also not something you do in jeans and flip-flops.

Fitness or light hiking clothing works best
Trail runners or sneakers are great for these dirt trails
It can get brutally hot here in the summer; bring at least 1L of water
A small backpack is great for your water, a snack, etc.

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Hollywood Sign Trail Maps

Hollywood Hike Trail Sign — The trails are well-marked with signs like this. We're going to the Mt Lee Summit.

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Hollywood Sign Hike Directions

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Hollywood Sign Directions 2 — Hike through the gate at the end of Canyon Drive.

Hollywood Sign Directions 3 — Keep hiking uphill on Brush Canyon Trail for about 1 mile.

Hollywood Sign Directions 4 — When the Brush Canyon Trail dead ends, make the left onto Mulholland Trail.

Hollywood Sign Directions 5 — The Mulholland Trail winds its way around the mountain for about a mile.

Hollywood Sign Directions 6 — When the trail splits, stay right on the Mulholland Trail.

Hollywood Sign Directions 1 — The Mulholland Trail ends at the paved Mt Lee Road. Hike right and go uphill for about a mile.

Hollywood Sign Directions 7 — This last mile of hiking is the steepest.

Hollywood Sign Directions 8 — When you get to the radio towers, look for a hidden trail to the left.

Hollywood Sign Directions 9 — Hike up the small hidden trail to the summit.

Hollywood Sign Directions 10 — Here you are, the summit of Mt Lee!

Hollywood Sign Directions 11 — Enjoy the views and then hike back down the way you came up.

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