Wisdom Tree

Wonder View Trail
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Wisdom Tree
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Distance
0.95 miles
Elevation Gain
528 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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About this place

Added by Frank Lopez

The hike is a short, paved walk with amazing views over Griffith Park, Los Angeles, Burbank, and the Hollywood sign.

In Griffith Park, park along Lake Hollywood Drive and walk the paved quarter mile up Wonder View Drive to the start of Wonder View Trail. Here, walk through the yellow gate and make the first right after the road turns to dirt. Head up this unmarked single track path heading east up the mountain.

The steep, rocky trail ascends to Cahuenga Peak. A Half of a mile from the end of the road, it reaches a ridge running west from the peak. To the right, the trail continues up Cahuenga Peak. Take the left fork, and the short path will take you out to the Wisdom Tree. Look for an ammo box at its base. People leave letters and wishes inside of it.

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Odette Bodagh
6/19/2025
Gorgous hike. Loved the rocks on the trail, helps with steadiness, especially coming down.
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Easy To Park
Well Marked
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Courtney Deuel
1/4/2019
Great Hike
Great Challenging Hike - Moderate Level 6 Hike. Did the wisdom tree hike from the carousel in Griffith Park - 10 miles round trip. ...
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Cristal Castillo
10/1/2017
Wow Amazing Place
I loved a very beautiful place a spectacular view nice to hiking asome trails recommend this place
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Marlena Steiner
4/26/2017
Great views, Great hike
After nearly a decade of living in Los Angeles, I finally did this hike recently. It's a pretty short hike, but can easily ...
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Spencer Williams
2/9/2017
Take the long way round!
If you are looking for longer version of this hike (that takes you past the Hollywood sign first), start at the Hollywood Sign Parking ...
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Clare Healy
12/14/2016
Short but Satisfying
This trail is a quick but extremely steep one! Once you're at the top, you won't want to hike back down. Enjoy the views, ...
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Jacob Lee
10/8/2016
Fantastic
A simple 20 minute hike to the tree and if you wish, further trails on the top of the hills. A truly amazing place ...
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Mitch Fogelman
9/25/2016
This Local Hike Has It All
First, a hearty thanks for this post and the reviews already offered - all info was helpful in planning for this adventure. I ...
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Joshua Gurnick
7/14/2016
Awesome!
This hike was awesome! Not too difficult, but still provided a solid incline and some good exercise. Plus the views are incredible. The 360 ...
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Michael Ferguson
5/17/2016
Just The Beginning
Started this trail at 0600 and made it to the tree within the hour. (I didn't time it) almost a 360 degree view from ...
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Omar Govea
4/5/2016
Awsome!!
Great challenging hike and very narrow path!!...Amazing Views!...Highly Recommended👌
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Syann Winbush
3/22/2016
Scenic And Fun
Worth the time. Scenic views all around and plenty of photo opportunities. Very near the Hollywood sign and if you want, you can hike ...
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Victor Hernandez
2/20/2016
Best hike In LA
My friend! Los Angeles really does have some treasures hidden within. This hike is awesome! What a vantage point to see all the ...
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Narek Mkrtoumian
1/20/2016
Angeleno Must-do
Any Angeleno needs to/can do this hike! It's a must, great 360 views of the valley too.
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