THE VALLEY INDEXSAN FERNANDO VALLEY · 818Index / Hiking
Best Hiking in the Valley
5 indexed spots across 5 neighborhoods.
Anthony C. Beilenson Park Loop
The flat, paved 3-mile loop around Lake Balboa — the Valley's default sunset walk.
O'Melveny Park
LA's second-largest park — citrus groves, grassy bowls, and trails up into the Santa Susanas.
Stoney Point Park
Giant sandstone boulders beloved by climbers and film crews since the silent era. Golden hour is unreal.
Caballero Canyon Trail
The local's climb at the top of Reseda Blvd — oak shade below, a fire-road grind to Dirt Mulholland.
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
A huge flood-basin playground — aquatic center, equestrian trails, and mountain views in every direction.