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Outdoors in Los Angeles

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Los Angeles.

12 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

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FreeBackbone TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeGabrielino TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSilver Moccasin Trail (NRT)Route on OpenStreetMapFreeHollywood Walk of FameRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeMount Wilson Toll RoadRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCentennial WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeErnie's WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeGould Canyon TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCalifornia Mission Trail - stage 03 San Juan Capistrano to Mission San Gabriel ArcangelRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCalifornia Mission Trail - stage 04 Mission San Gabriel Arcangel to Mission San Fernando, Rey de EspanaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLower Sam Merril Trail/ Echo MountainRoute on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in Los Angeles, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Los Angeles?

Right now: Backbone Trail, Gabrielino Trail, Silver Moccasin Trail (NRT) and Hollywood Walk of Fame. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Backbone Trail, Gabrielino Trail, Silver Moccasin Trail (NRT) and Hollywood Walk of Fame, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Los Angeles and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Los Angeles, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.