Hiking to Mt Hollywood, Captain's Roost and Griffith Observatory

[@jimfunchess]

Josh. I am from South Carolina, and my family and I had the very rare opportunity to stay in the L.A. area for 4 weeks straight! My daughter was an intern for one of the movie/tv studios, but she had no place to stay and the position was unpaid. So, her mother and I were able to make arrangements with work so that we could come out to California also. While we were there we were able to hike Griffith Park (Mt. Lee, Mt. Hollywood and to Cathy's Corner), Eagle Rock by the coast and half way up Mt. Thom at Brand Park in Glendale! Not many you-tubers do that hike (you might want to do that one.) We had a great time hiking in the L.A. area!

[@timothygreener6045]

I moved up north to the Motherlode from LA ten years ago. It was nice to see Griffith Park again. Thank you.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duquesne9487]

I was there this morning. Griffith Park is awesome!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Thank you for the tour. I have not been there since my class came down on a field trip in 1959.

[@kathyp2197]

Thanks for the suggestion and hints for hiking this trail. I went there with my family today and had a great time!

[@trexinvert]

Free parking along the street near the Greek Theatre or the Roosevelt golf course on Vermont Canyon Rd. Then either walk up that street or take short-cut on Boy Scout Trail. The trail is somewhat challenging but very short. I'm surprised you didn't take that route, Josh!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

I will have to do that next time!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I’ve only done one hike in Griffith park and that’s the one. It’s an epic hike cuz of great views the entire way. Very popular hike.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Nice! So many other great trails in Griffith Park too!

[@FashionLover990]

We took a bus to and from the Observatory. I think it cost about 35 cents each way since we already had a transit card and dropped us off and picked us up directly in front of the the Observatory. I don't know why anyone would drive there and pay for parking when such a convenient option exists. We were able to get everywhere we wanted in and around LA via public transit for a week long visit back in 2018 and never had to worry about the hassle of renting a car and driving in LA traffic. It was great.

[@keithjohnson5398]

Yes, believe there are a couple of places you can catch the Dash bus to the Observatory. From the Vermont Red Line station (for sure) and believe from the Gene Autry Museum parking lot as well.

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's a great idea, I never think of taking the bus

[@prezent10]

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[@alessandrofrisco7457]

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[@prezent10]

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[@alessandrofrisco7457]

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[@Whocares.........]

Parking rates are hi way robbery!! 15.00 hr.... that is limiting. Thanks Josh! Good thing you’re a fast walker!

[@keithjohnson5398]

There are one or two city bus options I believe. Such as:Take the Metro red line to Vermont Sunset Station, exit Vermont Ave and take the Dash Observatory bus. Buses run every 20-25 mins and it ends at the Observatory itself.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Great idea on the bus. Yea, I tried to do the hike as fast as I could but still ended up paying for 2 hours haha

[@gregh6794]

Last time we parked on Boyscout road near Greek theatre . An extra hike up to observatory but was a great day .

[@C-TOS]

Weather and traffic gave you a solid!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Agreed 100%

[@sandyadriansyah2182]

I wish I could be there one day:)

[@violetbf3773]

$15 per hour!!!?!!! Still watching the video, but for sure it’ll be awesome; so...great video Josh! 😁😅👋🏼

[@californiathroughmylens]

I know I couldn't believe that either! That is why I hiked fast 😂

[@violetbf3773]

@@californiathroughmylens Yayyy you made it!

[@jorel4477]

Awesome cap. Where did you get that Josh.

[@1Harryfat]

As always, you have the best videos on the various hikes. Quick question - how long did it take you to walk up to Mt Hollywood from Griffith Observatory? Did you have to pay for the second hour of the $15/hour fee? Thanks.

[@christopherbuckley94]

This must be the location of many sunset and night shots of downtown LA. Next time we are out west, we'll have to check it out.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea, it is a popular photo spot for sure.

[@rexpascual506]

Nice vlog bro! Amazing view

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks a ton!

[@2011woodlands]

I would think hiking the trails would be very popular now since most museums are still closed.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea, there has been an uptick in people hiking over the last year.

[@belugabao7143]

I like doing this hike at night. As a day hike I'll park at the bottom to avoid parking fees and I'll usually hike to the hollywood sign then come back and hit a lot of those points on the way back.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Sounds like a pretty epic hike!

[@marlenna215]

Is it safe at night? Are there any lights

[@belugabao7143]

@@marlenna215 there are no lights but the lights from the city sorta provide cool light and maybe go on a full moon to help provide the most light. Last time I did it at night I ran into a few animals. I want to say it’s safe but I mean u never know who you might run into in Hollywood/LA. There was a ranger that drove along the trail and very few other people.

[@AlbertKimTV]

I know this is off topic, but have you ever made a video on Crater Lake National Park?

[@davidgoyo931]

How long should i expect to be there if i go at 6am, how long does it take to go and come back

[@IMJAFO2]

Have you been to Griffith observatory during the evening hours.......looking over L.A? I bet it would be nice to take photos during that time.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea, it is pretty incredible to look down on the city from up there!

[@andrewward3752]

Are bikes allowed on the trail?

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Ace Vid

[@jeremyking3986]

Are things opening back up? I’ve been planning a trip, but don’t want to waste a trip if I can’t do anything.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Some things are opening slowly but it is still pretty shut down or at low capacities.

[@jeremyking3986]

@@californiathroughmylens I really want to do the Hearst mansion, a drive up the PCH really. I watched your video on it, it’s on my bucket list.

[@angieba6600]

👍😍

[@mixeddrinks8100]

They still allow parking on the street on the way to the observatory? 15 bucks an hour is outrageous. Used to be free, crowded but free, later it was 4/hr. But I guess if you aren't really hiking 15-30 dollar is like paying admission to the observatory and the views which are pretty good on a good day.

[@californiathroughmylens]

It looked like along the street up that it was the same price but I am not 100%. I agree that price is OK when the observatory is open since it is free to visit but I was still shocked it had risen that much haha

[@fernand0167]

Park at the old abandoned zoo for free and use and use one of the trails to get to mt hollywood summit. ive done this plenty of times

[@SanjuroYojimbo]

@@fernand0167 Good to know. Thanks for the tip.

[@ahsanjattala7349]

Is it called Mt Hollywood due to the views you get of the Hollywood sign?

[@lenbata]

HOLLYWOO D

[@nehainthebay]

I love this hike as well. Every time we visit LA, we go to Griffith and take the hike. 👍🏽

[@californiathroughmylens]

So awesome! It is one I love doing over and over as well

[@ninaschwarz2395]

Greetings from Berlin, Germany. I have been to the Forest and did part of your hike. Unfortunately the view wasn't as good. But I can see in now in your video.

[@californiathroughmylens]

So awesome to hear you watched the video from Berlin!! Yea, I got really lucky on the views, normally LA views are pretty rough haha

[@mohsinbanu9998]

One of the best vlog i have ever seen

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Before the pandemic, the is a monthly RINGERS TALK at different hours, about the history, stars gazing with free giants 🔭telescope . Most part of the observatory are free to the public.

[@basheersamara9847]

Hello! I plan on coming to California July of 2021! Do you think the Observatory will be open to the public by then?

[@franciscodesantos2833]

Hi bro I like you videos hey how many miles you did

[@tigertank06]

Question: did you into any celebrities while hiking up to the Hollywood side? I know there are celebrities that do hike up there like Brenda Song.

[@lokatpic]

There is a group of photographers that get great night pictures of the Griffith Observatory. They go in a bus. Would you know how they get up there to take those night pictures?

[@namastepeace]

great video. thanks!

[@brandnewmark9232]

There is free parking near greek theatre and its like 10-15 min walk

[@worldcitizeng6507]

My hostel group activity took us by bus cost less than $1(because we need quarters) from Hollywood in front of Jimmy Kimmel to the bottom of the residential area, hike up near the Hollywood sign. This is why I like hostel activities and get to meet travelers from around the world 🌎

[@marlenna215]

How do you find hostels or hostel activities

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

This was the first area we hiked when spending time in LA for the first time, except we started in Griffith Park. It was really clear too!

[@Travelwithchris]

Wow dude incredible video! I need to go out there and see that place again soon!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, you should!

[@IMJAFO2]

After it rains in Southern Cali, You See L.A.......UCLA..........Get it? ha ha

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha!

[@SwiftyTravels]

You picked a great day with those clear skies, that's a pro tip! Go hike after a good rain!!! and $15/hour. Pretty steep prices! Looks like a great hike!! Another great video! Thanks!

[@peanutismint]

Looks great! Definitely going to do this hike next time I'm in town. I haven't been to the observatory in too long; probably my fave thing to do in LA!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree, it is such an amazing spot in LA. You will like the hike, amazing views!

[@violetbf3773]

Yep! Great video Josh 😁

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you liked it!

[@overrooftops]

Nice video, you covered everything! At 4:20, do you know the name of the mountain in the upper right corner? I shoot sunrises and they sometimes appear behind it. Thx :-)

[@natureshare4006]

Great video, nice journey, thanks for sharing

[@cbc067]

um ya LA normally doesn’t look this clear

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha I agree

[@marcossoberanes]

This is awesome one of my favorite places to hike

[@derechteschlankezwielichtige69]

I really hope I can visit california this or next year 🥴 your Videos are hyping me for nearly 2 years now... Greetings from germany😂

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for watching from Germany! I hope you can visit as well

[@ethanwilliams1570]

As a native Southern Californian, I can promise you, you won’t be disappointed! 😁🇺🇸🇩🇪

[@firstchoice7761]

You want to know when it is really nice? Around the end of January. Honest.

[@celestia3032]

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[@pennypocket5463]

Fab! Thanks! I wondered if this was the crest in Captain Beefheart's "Observatory Crest" ? (Amazing Song)

[@gregh6794]

Awesome vid , almost as good as being there . I have done that exact walk twice now . Last time we started right down below and hiked up to the observatory then to Mt Hollywood via Dante's peak . Thanks for sharing :)

[@julieh3327]

I’ve always wanted to visit the Griffith Observatory. I’d love to see the inside of it as well as take that hike. Thanks for sharing!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

Very cool hike, I spent my last day in the city doing this one, and I will definitely be back!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you liked it!

[@ariansmovies]

What a outstanding video. Bravo!

[@miahmarieeeeee]

💯

[@firstchoice7761]

Remember there are deer in Griffith Park, and where are deer there are always Mountain Lions. I used to ride my horse all the time in the park. Grew up around Ferndale Park, now we can't go on the week-ends just too many people.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree, so many people on the weekends, it's crazy.

[@keithjohnson5398]

Your next visit there you'll be pushing a stroller with those twins up the trails eh? Or least around the Observatory for a quick lap or two.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I know! haha I just got hiking backpacks so we can start hiking with them.

[@scotchgod8478]

Amazing views! 👍 What temperatures do you typically get in socal in january?

[@californiathroughmylens]

Usually in LA in January its in like the 60s

[@wills2315]

I usually go up the back way and park at Griffith park where its free

[@californiathroughmylens]

Good to know, I will have to check that out!

[@gracewright7938]

I did this as a kid. No trails, was great.

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome!

[@SanjuroYojimbo]

$15 an hour?! At that price, I’d find a free neighborhood parking at the bottom and take an Uber to Griffith Park instead.

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

We just got that in Ft, Lauderdale use to $1.50 an hour at the beach; now Covid BS $4.00 an hour. Feel sorry or familys

[@chrispy199]

haha thats exactly what I do everytime

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha that is an interesting way to do it!

[@chrispy199]

@@californiathroughmylens nevermind the price, its always so busy usually cant even get the car up to park anyway. Would love to go when its quiet like it was here. Cheers from Newport Beach, I watched all your videos and been to most of the places too

[@baygladney1261]

I feel like it's not safe for a woman alone to go on this hike, what do you think? This is a great video, and I agree that Griffiths Observatory is a fantastic destination when open. 👍🏾

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment! When I have been there, there have always been tons of people on the trail, so it has seemed pretty safe to me, but unfortunately I am not sure if that is always the case. Maybe someone else in the comments will be able to provide more insights on this.

[@fatbaldandhappy]

$15/Hour to park. Even the parking spaces in california make the new minimum wage.