![]() ![]() Follow Aileen Getty Ridge Trail for a third of a mile to the 1,820-foot summit of Cahuenga Peak, which was spared from developed by citizens who blocked a housing project and contributed to the Save the Sign campaign. The terrain drops off steeply on both sides of the ridge, delivering dramatic views that include Lake Hollywood to the southwest. At 0.15 miles from the top, at the outside of the big bend in the road, find Aileen Getty Ridge Trail and follow this narrow, rugged path west over the ridge to Caheunga Peak. If you hiked all the way up Mount Lee from Brush Canyon Trail (3.2 miles) and have the energy for a bit more, extending the hike out to Cahuenga Peak is highly recommended. Looking through the fence at the Hollywood Sign The road eventually ascends to the north side of the mountain for a view over Burbank, the Verdugo Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains. As you climb, look east for a nice view of the Griffith Observatory. Turn right up Mount Lee Drive and follow the winding, paved road to the summit, gaining 430 feet in 0.95 miles. Looking up at Mount Lee and the Hollywood Sign Mount Lee DriveĪt the end of Mulholland Fire Road, Mount Lee Drive descends to the left for 0.4 miles to a spur to Hollywood Sign View, which is more easily reached on the hike to the Hollywood Sign via Innsdale Drive, Mulholland Highway, and Mount Lee Drive. Hike past another overlook and continue along Mulholland until the trail hits Mount Lee Drive, 2.25 miles from the start. Bear right at a junction with Hollyridge Trail coming up from Beachwood Drive and the horse stables at Sunset Ranch. The road levels out some as it winds around a few ridges. The hike continues across Mulholland Fire Road with intermittent side views of the Hollywood Sign that reassure you that you are heading in the correct direction. Looking west on Mulholland Fire Road toward Mount Lee Mulholland Fire Road Turn left and continue west toward Mount Lee. Just above the overlook, Brush Canyon Trail merges with Mulholland Fire Road. The view down on Los Angeles is so satisfying that many hikers turn around right here. ![]() Plan on being completely sun-exposed from this point on.īrush Canyon Trail rounds the top of the canyon and comes to an overlook at 1.25 miles. The dirt road finds the east side of the canyon and climbs above the trees. After parking in the free lots along the road, hike around the gate up the center of a wide canyon on Brush Canyon Trail. Brush Canyon Trailīegin this hike to the Hollywood Sign from the north end of Canyon Drive. The Hollywood Sign can also be reached by a steeper hike across adjacent Cahuenga Peak. Alternative routes set out on Innsdale Trail ad Hollyridge Trail to Mount Lee. Note: Shorter hikes to the Hollywood Sign are also available. ![]()
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