Los Feliz · Running route
Griffith Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Route
- Observatory to Mount Hollywood and back
- Area
- Los Feliz
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Griffith Park is LA's wild backyard. The Park Mile route starts at the Griffith Observatory and climbs about a mile to the top of Mount Hollywood, with views of the whole city — then back down, about 2 miles in total.
The route
- Distance: about 2.0 miles out and back.
- Terrain: dirt trail with a steady climb.
- Views: downtown LA, the ocean on clear days and the Hollywood hills.
Tips
- Bring water and sun protection — little shade.
- Go early; parking near the Observatory fills up fast.
- Walking the steep parts still counts.
How to unlock the Griffith Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Griffith Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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