Wisdom Tree

Courtney Deuel

Wisdom Tree

01/04/19

Great Challenging Hike - Moderate Level 6 Hike. Did the wisdom tree hike from the carousel in Griffith Park - 10 miles round trip. Overall a great experience and hike with wonderful views of both the Hollywood hills.

5.0

Cristal Castillo

Wisdom Tree

10/01/17

I loved a very beautiful place a spectacular view nice to hiking asome trails recommend this place

5.0

Marlena Steiner

Wisdom Tree

04/26/17

After nearly a decade of living in Los Angeles, I finally did this hike recently. It's a pretty short hike, but can easily be combined with a hike across the ridge to the Hollywood Sign if you want. There's no shade (of course, it's LA!) and the elevation rapidly increases, but the views at the top are well worth it. Plus the tree is super photogenic. It can get crowded on the weekends and the trail is not very wide, but don't let that stop you from going!

5.0

Explorer

Spencer Williams

Explorer

Wisdom Tree

02/09/17

If you are looking for longer version of this hike (that takes you past the Hollywood sign first), start at the Hollywood Sign Parking Area on Beachwood Dr. From here its easy to get to the Hollywood Sign... follow the hundreds of other people on the trail. 0.2 miles before the Hollywood sign you will see a large rock with a plaque on it and a sign for Aileen Getty Ridge Trail, turn right and follow the trail to Burbank Peak. From the peak you can see the Wisdom Tree to the west along the same path.

5.0

Admin

Clare Healy

Admin

Wisdom Tree

12/14/16

This trail is a quick but extremely steep one! Once you're at the top, you won't want to hike back down. Enjoy the views, the fellow visitors, and the notes that people have left throughout the recent days. The wisdom tree is something truly special amongst the chaos of LA.

5.0

Jacob Lee

Wisdom Tree

10/08/16

A simple 20 minute hike to the tree and if you wish, further trails on the top of the hills. A truly amazing place where hikers leave notes to mother earth along with a 9/11 memorial.

5.0

Mitch Fogelman

Wisdom Tree

09/25/16

First, a hearty thanks for this post and the reviews already offered - all info was helpful in planning for this adventure. I took my 13 year old son with me and we had a blast! The hike up to the tree is rocky, steep, narrow, exposed and gains elevation quickly with drop offs...and yet it never feels precarious. It was the perfect trail for less experienced hikers like us and a great way to prepare for more advanced and difficult trails. The tree is fantastic, but the cairn garden is sublime. And it was really nice to watch Old Glory waving in the breeze. This hike is really more than the tree - you have to walk the trail along the ridges over Cahuenga & Burbank Peaks to get to Lee Peak and the Hollywood sign. There is some steep up and over the summit scrambling to get past those first two peaks, but the reward, as noted in other reviews, is the incredible 360 degree view (Valley, Glendale, DTLA, Hollywood, West LA, Ocean, Mountains, and a hint of the South Bay). I live in Burbank near Warner Bros. and have been staring up at the Wisdom Tree for almost 15 years...grew up in the Valley...can finally cross this off the bucket list (though I look forward to doing this again). Started at 8am on a Sunday. The trail and tree were populated, but I wouldn't call it crowded. Happy Hiking!

5.0

Joshua Gurnick

Wisdom Tree

07/14/16

This hike was awesome! Not too difficult, but still provided a solid incline and some good exercise. Plus the views are incredible. The 360 degree view of the city and the valley shows just how massive LA really is. Highly recommend this hike and if your willing, it's only an extra 30-45 minutes to the Hollywood sign. Although the view from the Wisdom Tree is better. Enjoy!

5.0

Michael Ferguson

Wisdom Tree

05/17/16

Started this trail at 0600 and made it to the tree within the hour. (I didn't time it) almost a 360 degree view from the tree and full circle when you head up just another 300 yd. Scoped the hills from that vantage and took it all the way to Hollywood sign, it's simple to find. Didn't dare going all the way to Griffith Observatory but it is possible, I had plans to keep so I turned around and headed back to the truck. I was with a friend and her dog, this hike is steep but friendly for all hikers that have the heart and good knees. •This hike is WAY over populated after 0800 •is dog friendly (no waste baskets so keep bags and don't drop them in bushes 😡) •bring a tiny charm, paper and pen, momentous (not trash) and leave your intentions in the ammo crate under the tree Show some love and yield to the uphill traffic. Keep common courtesy, common. ❤️

4.0

Omar Govea

Wisdom Tree

04/05/16

Great challenging hike and very narrow path!!...Amazing Views!...Highly Recommended👌

5.0