Hollywood Sign Hike
Trails through Griffith Park (Brush Canyon / Mt. Lee) leading to viewpoints of and above the Hollywood Sign.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Hollywood Sign Hike worth it?
Hollywood Sign Hike deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A free, genuinely good hike that rewards you with the Sign up close and big city-and-ocean views from the ridge.
- 02
The catch: you can't actually touch the Sign (it's fenced), the most direct routes are steep and exposed, and there's almost no shade — brutal in summer heat.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Hollywood Sign Hike earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Hollywood Sign Hike.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Hollywood Sign Hike is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Hollywood Sign Hike is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Early morning to beat heat and sun; avoid summer midday entirely.
- Allow
- 3-5 hours round trip
- Accessibility
- Steep, unpaved trails — not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or limited mobility.
- Getting there
- Drive to the Brush Canyon (Canyon Drive) trailhead; street parking fills early.