Los Angeles County, California
3,226 hiking & walking trails · 112parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 131 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is home to 3,226 mapped hiking trails and 112 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 131 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Los Angeles County
Up to 300 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Los Angeles County
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Sample Parks in Los Angeles County
Sample Trails in Los Angeles County
Curated Guides for Los Angeles County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Los Angeles County, California?
Yes — we have 3,226 mapped hiking and walking trails in Los Angeles County, California, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Los Angeles County, California?
1.38 route near Tujunga is rated hard — the toughest classification among Los Angeles County, California's mapped trails.
What hiking trail in Los Angeles County, California has the most elevation gain?
Van Tassel Trail near Duarte has the most mapped elevation gain in Los Angeles County, California at 5,620 ft. (Elevation gain, not summit altitude — OSM doesn't tag peak elevation.)
What is the best hiking trail in Los Angeles County, California for families?
1/4 Mile Trail near Los Alamitos is one of the best family picks in Los Angeles County, California — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Los Angeles County, California?
Each of the 3,226 trails in Los Angeles County, California has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Los Angeles County, California?
Los Angeles County, California has 112 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (6 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Los Angeles County, California?
Yes — 4 of Los Angeles County, California's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is CRYSTAL LAKE with 185 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Los Angeles County, California?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across California for more options beyond Los Angeles County, California.
Hiking guides for California
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Los Angeles County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in California, Ranked
California's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichCalifornia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in California
Ten gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in California
California's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in California
Federal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in California: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
California's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.