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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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    Best hikes: Griffith Park

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Griffith Park

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It’s easy to forget you’re still in the city as you trek through the mix of native chaparral and landscaped paths that covers this rugged park. But take one look out from the iconic Griffith Observatory and you’ll find yourself face-to-face with the L.A. Basin as it stretches out to the ocean. Griffith’s myriad attractions and wilderness caters to all types: intrepid hikers can explore the Bronson Caves and visit Amir’s Garden; easygoing weekenders can relax in the shaded, verdant passage through Fern Dell or the picnic tables at Crystal Springs; kid-toting visitors can board the steamers at Travel Town or explore the archaic cages at the Old Zoo; and pop culture lovers can catch a show at the Greek Theatre or visit Walt’s Barn (a transplanted shed where Disney himself would tinker away with model trains).

Find more things to do with our complete guide to Griffith Park.

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Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

This haunted Griffith Park hayride once again returns to the mid-’80s fictitious town of Midnight Falls, which borrows a little bit of the road culture of Sons of Anarchy and the isolation of Twin Peaks. The Griffith Park tradition, which has been running for 16 years now, centers on a relatively lengthy hayride, which runs on select nights from September 20 to November 2. The premise: A witch has summoned creatures that’ve hidden themselves among Halloween decorations in the town’s foothills. This year’s event promises the addition of escape games and a seance. The event’s various other attractions will be centered around the jack-o’-lantern–filled Midnight Falls Town Square, with a Janelle Monáe-headlined party manor as well axe throwing, water balloon-based paintball and the Hellbilly Halloween maze. Can I wear a costume? No. Costumes, facepaint and props are not allowed. How much is parking at the Haunted Hayride? Parking is free but limited in the trio of nearby lots (Merry-Go-Round lots 1, 2 and 3). On Fridays, Saturdays and on Halloween, you can take advantage of a shuttle from the northwest corner of the much larger L.A. Zoo parking lot.

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