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Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide
(1551) Reviews
Los Angeles
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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There is NO parking available Fridays–Sundays & holidays. Free street parking nearby Mon–Thurs (non-holidays).
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The 2.5-hour hike covers 4 miles (6.4 km) on an easy-to-moderate trail.
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The 90-minute express covers 1.8 miles (2.9 km) — easy difficulty.
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Wear closed-toe shoes. Layers recommended — temperatures vary with elevation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, and the LA Times — Bikes and Hikes LA is LA's most trusted Hollywood Sign experience. Hike to the front of the sign for the iconic shot everyone comes to LA for, then keep going behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint in the city. Two moments. One hike. Your guide captures both.
Choose at checkout: the full 2.5-hour hike (front AND behind) or the 90-minute express to the front — perfect if you're short on time.
--Hike in front of AND behind the Hollywood Sign — closest legal viewpoint on any guided LA tour --First Aid and CPR certified guide — and your personal photographer for every shot --Featured by the Ne...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discounts on other Bikes and Hikes LA experiences
Personal photography at the best viewpoints along the trail — Instagram and TikTok ready
2.5-hour hike: front AND behind the sign. Or 90-minute express — choose at checkout
Insider restaurant and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of your LA trip
Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles guide
Gratuity for your guide (recommended, based on your experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
6298 Innsdale Trl
No parking nearby Fridays–Sundays & holidays. Free street parking nearby Mon–Thurs (non-holidays). Arrive 15 min early. Use the full address or navigation may take you to the wrong spot. Meet behind the long white gate by the Smokey Bear sign. No restrooms at trailhead.
We take you closer to the Hollywood Sign than any other guided tour in LA — hiking all the way to the front AND behind the sign for views most visitors never see.
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Hollywood
Your guide shares the real stories behind Hollywood — the scandals, the stars, and the history that made this neighborhood the entertainment capital of the world.
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Hollywood Sign
One of the most iconic landmarks on earth. You'll hike to the front for the classic shot, then continue behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint on any guided LA tour.
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Hollywood Reservoir
Known as Lake Hollywood, this man-made reservoir has been supplying water to Los Angeles since 1924 — and appearing in countless films and TV shows. Stunning views from the trail.
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Lake Hollywood Park
A favorite local secret and one of the best vantage points for the Hollywood Sign. Your guide knows exactly where to stand for the shot.
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Hollywood Hills
The entire hike unfolds through the Hollywood Hills. Celebrity homes, sweeping city vistas, and the kind of views that make you understand why everyone wants to live here.
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Griffith Park
One of the largest urban parks in America — and the wild history behind how it came to be is one of the best stories your guide tells on the way up.
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Griffith Observatory
The world-famous Griffith Observatory comes into full view from the trail — an architectural landmark and iconic filming location framed against the LA skyline.
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Burbank
From above the sign, spot the famous film studios of Burbank — Disney, Warner Bros., and more — spread across the valley below.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Sweeping views of historic Hollywood unfold from the trail — your guide puts everything you're seeing into context.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
From the Hollywood Hills, your guide points out the boulevard below where Hollywood's legends are immortalized — a view most tourists never get.
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Beverly Hills
The mansions of Beverly Hills spread out below as you climb — your guide knows whose house is whose.
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Santa Monica
On a clear day, the Pacific Ocean and sunny Santa Monica come into full view. This is the panorama that makes the climb worth every step. Bring your camera.
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San Fernando
Behind the Hollywood Sign, the San Fernando Valley opens up in every direction — nearly 500 square miles of LA you can see in a single glance. Nothing prepares you for this view.
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Glendale
As you crest behind the sign, Glendale's skyline comes into view — your guide points out the Cartoon Network Building, the Glendale Galleria, and landmarks locals actually know.
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Sunset Strip
Epic elevated views of the Sunset Strip from above — your guide adds the stories that make the view mean something.
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Capitol Records Building
Spot the iconic Capitol Records Building from the trail — one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in the world, and a lot more interesting with the backstory your guide provides.
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Hollywood Bowl
A bird's-eye view of one of the most famous concert venues in history. Your guide has stories about this one too.
Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide
(1551) Reviews
Los Angeles
About
Featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, and the LA Times — Bikes and Hikes LA is LA's most trusted Hollywood Sign experience. Hike to the front of the sign for the iconic shot everyone comes to LA for, then keep going behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint in the city. Two moments. One hike. Your guide captures both.
Choose at checkout: the full 2.5-hour hike (front AND behind) or the 90-minute express to the front — perfect if you're short on time.
--Hike in front of AND behind the Hollywood Sign — closest legal viewpoint on any guided LA tour --First Aid and CPR certified guide — and your personal photographer for every shot --Featured by the Ne...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discounts on other Bikes and Hikes LA experiences
Personal photography at the best viewpoints along the trail — Instagram and TikTok ready
2.5-hour hike: front AND behind the sign. Or 90-minute express — choose at checkout
Insider restaurant and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of your LA trip
Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles guide
Gratuity for your guide (recommended, based on your experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
6298 Innsdale Trl
No parking nearby Fridays–Sundays & holidays. Free street parking nearby Mon–Thurs (non-holidays). Arrive 15 min early. Use the full address or navigation may take you to the wrong spot. Meet behind the long white gate by the Smokey Bear sign. No restrooms at trailhead.
