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Griffith Park Merry Go Round to Beacon Hill route map
ModerateOut and Back

Griffith Park Merry Go Round to Beacon Hill

Los Angeles, California

2.9 mi

Distance

1,014 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 15m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Griffith Park Merry Go Round to Beacon Hill trail is an out-and-back route located in Los Angeles, California. Spanning approximately 2.9 miles with an elevation gain of 1014 feet, this trail offers a moderate challenge to hikers. The trail is primarily surfaced with dirt and features a notable ascent towards Beacon Hill. Given its location in Griffith Park, hikers can enjoy views of urban Los Angeles juxtaposed with more natural surroundings.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainloose dirt surfaces

Elevation Profile

Min:158 ft
Max:301 ft
309 ft
309 ft
158 ft206 ft253 ft301 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

views of Los Angelesdirt trailurban park setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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