Discovering Griffith Park
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People all over the world have seen Los Angeles’s famed «Hollywood» sign and the iconic domed Griffith Observatory. Both are part of Griffith Park, a place visited by more than 10 million people each year–more than Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks combined.<br><br> Rugged and vast, the 4,511-acre Griffith Park encompasses a sprawling 70-mile long network of trails, ranging from paved paths through manicured landscapes to challenging ridgeline climbs, and is a destination for hikers, trail runners, cyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and museum-goers. It’s a unique outdoor space in a city that is not well known for its outdoor amenities. <i>Discovering Griffith Park</i> uses the park’s extensive trail network as an anchor to explore the park in full, whether on foot, wheel, or hoof. Readers will also find out where the best views of the Hollywood sign are, where they can catch free Shakespeare on summer evenings, and how to attend one of the legendary Los Angeles Breakfast Club meetings for good food, good friends, and a bit of early morning learning
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Casey Schreiner. Discovering Griffith Park
Contents
Land Acknowledgment
Preface
Griffith Park: An Introduction
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LAND
The Complicated Story of Griffith J. Griffith
FLORA AND FAUNA
Community Science
Dangerous Stuff
Coyotes
Mountain Lions
Rattlesnakes
Ticks
Poison Oak
CLIMATE AND SEASONS
GENERAL PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
DASH Shuttle
Metro Subway
Metro Buses
The Griffith Parkline
How Do I See the Hollywood Sign?
IF YOU WANT TO GET SOME SHOPPING DONE, TOO
IF YOU WANT SOME WATER IN THE PICTURE
IF YOU WANT TO BEAT THE CROWDS AT LAKE HOLLYWOOD PARK
IF YOU DON’T MIND A BEHIND-THE-SIGN VIEW
IF YOU WANT TO HIKE BUT, LIKE, JUST A LITTLE BIT
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SOME SCIENCE-RELATED BONUS MATERIALS
IF YOU LOVE A GOOD COMMEMORATIVE VIEWPOINT
IF YOU WANT A BREAK ON YOUR BIKE RIDE
Other Outdoor Stuff
VOLUNTEER GARDENS AND SPECIAL FORESTS
Captain’s Roost
Dante’s View
Amir’s Garden
Berlin Forest
Bird Sanctuary
L.A. Aqueduct Centennial Garden
Fern Canyon
De Anza Native Garden
PICNICKING
Park Center
Crystal Springs
Old Zoo
Mineral Wells
Pecan Grove
Bette Davis
ATHLETICS
Swimming
Tennis
Playgrounds
Golf
Wilson and Harding Golf Courses
Roosevelt Golf Course
Los Feliz Golf Course
CAMPING
Camp Hollywoodland
Griffith Park Boys’ Camp
EQUESTRIAN ROUTES
L.A. Horse Rentals
Sunset Ranch
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Griffith Park Pony Rides
CYCLING
Protected Bike Paths
Bike Lanes
Mostly Car-Free Roads
Bike Rentals
Museums and Cultural Attractions
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Hiking in Griffith Park
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Urban Hiking
HOW TO CHOOSE A TRAIL
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
THE TRAIL SITUATION
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Acknowledgments
Appendix I: Outdoor Advocacy and Volunteer Groups
Appendix II: Recommended Media Resources
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