Runyon Canyon Park

Runyon Canyon Park is a hillside park at 2000 N Fuller Avenue in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California. It is one of the city's most popular urban hiking spots, with trails climbing from the Fuller Avenue entrance up to ridgelines that look over Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles and, on clear days, the Pacific Ocean. The park is free and open daily from sunrise to sunset. Visitors can choose between a paved fire road loop with a moderate climb and steeper dirt trails to the summit. Round-trip hikes take about one to two hours, depending on the route and pace. A large off-leash dog area makes the park lively with dog owners, and the trails are popular with joggers, fitness groups and casual walkers. The ridge-top views stretch toward the Hollywood Sign in the distance, and the summit at around 1,000 feet gives a wide city panorama, especially at sunset. There is little shade, so heat can be intense, and water is not available along the trail. Crowds are heaviest on weekend mornings and at sunset, and early weekday mornings are the calmest. The park occasionally closes during high fire danger, extreme heat or after storms. Parking is limited on the narrow residential streets near the Fuller entrance, with strict signage, so many visitors arrive by rideshare. The Metro Line 217 bus stops at Hollywood Boulevard and Fuller Avenue. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen and water.