Great Hiking in Burbank
Did you know that Burbank has Wildwood Canyon Park with some of the best hiking trails in L.A.? Yes, if you are interested in seeing the most beautiful views just venture up Magnolia Blvd straight up to the hills, Burbank Hills, that is.
Wildwood Canyon Park
Located off Harvard Road in Burbank, Wildwood Canyon Park offers a variety of outdoor activities. There is a 2 mile trail system for hiking only which traverses the Burbank side of the Verudgo Mountains. The well maintained park areas off of Wildwood Canyon Road provides picnic and open grass areas. The moderately strenuous Link Trail which connects to the Verdugo Mountainway starts from Wildwood Canyon. Many of the Burbank Nature Programs hikes and activities are conducted in Wildwood Canyon.
Directions: From Glenoaks Boulevard, take Olive Avenue north towards the mountains. Turn left onto Sunset Canyon Drive. Turn right onto Harvard Road. The entrance to Wildwood Canyon Park is on the right.
Address: 1701 Wildwood Canyon Drive, Burbank
Phone: (818) 238-5440
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Stough Canyon
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Beginning at the top of Walnut Avenue, near the Nature Center, the fire road leads to the Verdugo Mountainway Trail. The Verdugo Mountainway is an extensive trail system which extends from the Sun Valley area south to Glendale’s Brand Park and to the northeast leading to Tujunga and La Crescenta. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on the fire roads. The smaller trails are for hiking only and along with the fire roads lead to spectacular views of the San Fernando valley.The Stough Canyon Nature Center has an exhibit hall with educational and interpretive displays about the natural history of the area and its plant life. It features a small library, a classroom, and an outdoor amphitheater. The Center provides information on local habitat and the natural history of the area and offers nature workshops, classes and seasonal day camps. Local docents provide ongoing hiking activities in the park.Hours Open to the Public: (Sept. – June) Tuesday – Friday, Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, most holidays. (July & August) Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking lot will be closed and gate locked at 5:00 p.m. unless there is a City of Burbank activity.Directions: From Glenoaks Blvd, take Olive Avenue north towards the mountains. Turn left onto Sunset Canyon Drive. Turn right onto Walnut Road. Continue on Walnut Road all the way to the end.Address: 2300 Walnut Avenue, Burbank
Phone: (818) 238-5440Park Features:
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About the Author: Nili Nathan
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