March 31, 2017
Wonder View
Trail is a great hike for sweeping views and challenging workout with some
interesting history of Hollywood. Hiking distance is relatively short, but the
route is partially steep and rocky/uneven.
Trail leads to the three summits....Burbank Peak (1,690 ft), Cahuenga Peak (1,820 ft - high point of Hollywood Hills and 12th highest in the Santa Monica Mountains), and Mt. Lee (the HOLLYWOOD sign!).
Wisdom Tree, a lone pine tree, sits on top of Burbank Peak. It can be a good spot to meditate or dip into philosophical thoughts. Also, it's interesting to see cairns (piles of stones) adding artistic and spiritual dimensions there.
Cahuenga Peak was saved with the effort made by local conservationists when residential development was announced. Among those who contributed to save the peak are Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, the Tiffany & Company Foundation, Hugh Hefner and Aileen Getty together with state and local agencies. Knowing such a background history of the peak educates us to really appreciate the hike and think of nature conservation and preservation so that generations to come can also enjoy and appreciate it.
Wonder View Trailhead: At the end of Wonder View Drive. Park on Lake Hollywood Dr. No privy available.
Hiking distance (approx): Burbank Peak - 1 mile RT; Cahuenga Peak - 2.4 miles RT; Mt Lee is 3.2 miles RT
Elevation gain (approx): 900 ft/Cahuenga Peak.
Trail leads to the three summits....Burbank Peak (1,690 ft), Cahuenga Peak (1,820 ft - high point of Hollywood Hills and 12th highest in the Santa Monica Mountains), and Mt. Lee (the HOLLYWOOD sign!).
Wisdom Tree, a lone pine tree, sits on top of Burbank Peak. It can be a good spot to meditate or dip into philosophical thoughts. Also, it's interesting to see cairns (piles of stones) adding artistic and spiritual dimensions there.
Cahuenga Peak was saved with the effort made by local conservationists when residential development was announced. Among those who contributed to save the peak are Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, the Tiffany & Company Foundation, Hugh Hefner and Aileen Getty together with state and local agencies. Knowing such a background history of the peak educates us to really appreciate the hike and think of nature conservation and preservation so that generations to come can also enjoy and appreciate it.
Wonder View Trailhead: At the end of Wonder View Drive. Park on Lake Hollywood Dr. No privy available.
Hiking distance (approx): Burbank Peak - 1 mile RT; Cahuenga Peak - 2.4 miles RT; Mt Lee is 3.2 miles RT
Elevation gain (approx): 900 ft/Cahuenga Peak.
Video by Lifeisamt
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