Mount Lee

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Mountain peak featuring a prominent hillside landmark and communication tower, accessible via hiking trails through a large urban park.

General Information

Hours:
Open daily from sunrise to sunset
Access to summit via hiking trails only
Restricted access near communication tower and Hollywood Sign
Fees:
No entrance fee required
Parking may be subject to City of Los Angeles regulations
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed on trails but must be leashed at all times
Not permitted near restricted Hollywood Sign area
Closest cities with hotels:
Los Angeles, CA (5 mi)
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Location:
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Website:
modernhiker.com

How to Get There

From Los Angeles (9 mi): Head north on US-101 N, exit at Barham Blvd and continue to Lake Hollywood Drive, then follow Canyon Lake Drive to Innsdale Trail and hike via Mulholland Highway and Mount Lee Drive to reach the summit.

Overview

Mount Lee in Griffith Park is the peak where the Hollywood Sign stands on its southern slope. The immediate sign area is closed to the public because of a communications tower, but trails from the Griffith Observatory, Bronson Canyon and other trailheads offer views of the sign, and the Wisdom Tree on the western slope is accessible.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mount Lee", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

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