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Fern Canyon Trail, West Glendale
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Fern Canyon Trail

  • 4.7123 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

A shaded, fern-lined canyon tucked into the hills offering a tranquil hiking escape with verdant walls and dappled light. Expect a peaceful, easy-to-moderate trail with scenic views, small tidal or seasonal streams, and great photo opportunities — ideal for nature lovers and families looking to unwind. Bring sturdy shoes and water; parts can be uneven or muddy after rain.

Quick answers

Fern Canyon Trail in short

When is Fern Canyon Trail open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit Fern Canyon Trail?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Fern Canyon Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Fern Canyon Trail?

Mineral Wls Trl,Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 10 pm
  • Outdoors

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Clear

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65°
Rain
2%
Wind
12mph
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 AM–10 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10 PM
thursday
6 AM–10 PM
friday
6 AM–10 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Fern Canyon Trail
  2. 2 Old LA Zoo Picnic Area · 8 min
  3. 3 Old Los Angeles Zoo · 8 min
  4. 4 Cedar Grove · 20 min
  5. 5 North Atwater Park · 20 min
Mineral Wls Trl, Los Angeles, CA 90027(opens the map)DirectionsTo West Glendale

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 123 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm