transit accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
La Cañada - Cherry Canyon
⁌ 8-25 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
Weekends: Take transit to Verdugo Rd/Honolulu Av. Walk .8 mi east on Verdugo; turn right at Descanso Dr and walk 2 blocks to the trailhead.
Weekdays: Take transit to Foothill Bl/Alta Canyada Rd. Walk .4 mi south on Alta Canyada Rd (Descanso Dr) to the trailhead.
Info
Three routes serve Foothill Bl: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit] Water, toilet and a cafe are at Descanso Gardens entrance plaza .2 mi SE of the trailhead (plaza is free to enter). Convenience stores are at each bus stop.
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La Cañada - Earl Canyon
⁌ 30 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there (weekdays)
Take transit to Foothill Bl/Palm Dr. Walk .9 mile north on Palm, turn left at Jessen Dr then right at the unmarked road just past the bridge. [street view]
Info
There is no weekend bus service to this area. Three routes serve this area: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit]
Trail guides
La Cañada - Open Space
⁌ 2 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there (weekdays)
Take transit to Foothill Bl/Alta Canyada Rd. Walk 1 block east on Foothill then left on Indiana Av to the trailhead.
Info
There is no weekend bus service to this area. Three routes serve this area: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit] There is a convenience store at the bus stop.
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