2.7 mi
Distance
1,001 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Runyon Canyon Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated May 24, 2026 — may be out of date
Open. West Ridge Trail reopened Feb 2026 after post-Sunset Fire (Jan 2025) habitat restoration (LA City Rec & Parks / KTLA 2026-02-23).
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- 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.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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Runyon Park to Indian Rock
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