Brand Park is on the smaller side, so if you're hoping to get in 6,000 steps, you might need to loop a few times or explore nearby streets. That said, don't let the size fool you ~ there's something here for all ages. The Japanese Friendship Garden opens around 10 AM and offers a peaceful spot to relax. The koi pond and landscaped gardens are especially calming. There's a small playground for kids with nearby picnic tables ~ great for families. The onsite library hosts occasional events, and the grand staircase leading up to it makes for a great photo op. Parking inside the park is limited, but there's usually plenty of street parking available if you don't mind a short walk. read more

It's been years since I was last here, during Covid to be exact. It's when we all needed to be outside in the open air to clear our minds. Hiking was the spot here when I was visiting but this time it was just for a little wandering around. Still pretty as the last time I was here. Very open with a pretty big lot for cars. You have the baseball fields, and a good amount of picnic area. I didn't venture throughout as it was just a little stroll after brunch. We did pop into the teahouse area which was pretty. There's also a little Park area where you could lounge and relax. Believe you're allowed to bring food inside but not sure about grilling. They had yours being offered for the doctor's house which we didn't do. The teahouse, not sure how often tours go for that. We walked around and just enjoyed the outside of the facades, the koi pond and just being relaxed. There were plenty of people doing the same as it was a nice a sunny afternoon. read more

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This review is for the Brand Library Trail hike. Go clockwise and wear shoes with good tread! The trail can be steep in some parts when ascending, which may be more of a challenge if you're just looking for a casual stroll. When going back down, it's steep and can be slippery. I was afraid of sliding down! There is also no shade, but at least there are good views of Glendale & LA. read more

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Brand Park is a great place to hike. They have a library and a Dr.'s house/museum, a Japanese Tea house/garden and softball field. Beautiful views of the mountains and good parking. We like taking walks here. It's free! read more

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100% peaceful. I use to come here as a kid with my Grandma. As I got older I can really appreciate my alone time here. I've come here so many times within the past few years. I've come here just to take a break from the world. Ive gone on a hike here and loved it. Today on the first of January 2023 I sat in the car watching Dracula Untold on Netflix as it started to sprinkle. I saw others sitting in their car too relaxing. I hope everyone brought snacks like i did. Peanut butter & jelly on Jewish rye bread. A bottle of water and espresso beans with grapes. read more

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Brand Park is a wonderful facility located on the border of Burbank/Glendale at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains. It has a ton of facilities with the Brand Library being the center piece. There are picnic areas, baseball diamonds, some historical architecture and just lots of green space. You can also access the trail head for several trails that takes you up to the peak of the Verdugo Mountains. On this afternoon I decided to give the "Seven Trees Trail" or on AllTrails, it's listed as the "Brand Park Lateral Loop" a try. I just purchased a new pair of hiking shoes and thought this would be a good opportunity to put it to the test. The Seven Trees Trail head is located on the right hand side of the parking lot, right behind the library building. From there you head up the trail which initially is manageable with a steady incline about 15% grade, but definitely doable. (Note, I would not do this trail without hiking shoes or a pair of good trail runners). After about half a mile up or at least it felt like half a mile up for me you start hitting some of the steeper section of the incline. Hiking sticks are useful here, especially if you're not sure footed. It is doable, even if you're not in the greatest shape. Just take your time and make sure you rest. If you do, do the loop, you definitely want to go this way, the counterclockwise direction as I would not recommend descending down this part of the trail. After about a mile, you get to the flat section where there are benches and signs showing the history of Glendale and the El Rancho area. From here, you have the option of continuing up the trail which eventually will take you to the Tongva Peak or head left and start descending down the trail. If you're not an experience hiker or don't have the proper equipment, I would take the descend here. I went up half way and decided to turn around as it was getting steeper and I was quite exposed. Heading down the trail, you come up on a small waterfall and a stream. From here it's all descends and pretty manageable. You eventually connect up with the Brand Motorway Trail and that's mostly a paved fire road, but still watch your footing as there are numerous potholes and the descend is still somewhat steep. Eventually you'll come out next to the victorian house on the opposite side of the parking lot where did your initial ascend. Overall, it's a good workout. It's only a little over 2 miles roundtrip, but definitely felt longer and as the summer approaches, you'll want to consider hydration, sunblock and a hat as it could get pretty brutal on trail. read more

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The park is really stunning! You can play soccer, baseball, there is playground, library, art exhibit, a Japanese house, and a museum. I was for the Blossom Cherry Celebration, it was nice, but it disappointed me because there isn't Cherry trees. They could be more honest when publicized the event. However, I met another beautiful park. The neighborhood is great and close to there is a street with many restaurants. read more

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Fun hiking trail! There are three paths, and I took the Miss American Green Cross Trail. When I was there, the Brand Motorway Trail was blocked off, so I couldn't take that one. As I kept walking, it felt like the trail was getting steeper and steeper. I got tired not even halfway through! Thankfully, there are a few stops along the way, where we can sit and rest. Plus there are arrows for guidance if you feel lost. Highly recommend to wear hiking shoes because there are some slippery slopes and rocks out there. It was a hot and sunny day when I went, yet still a very enjoyable adventure. Nice view of the city from all the way at the top. I would say that this hiking trail takes a minimum of one hour to get through, probably longer if you take your time. Had a good workout from this. Water is essential! read more

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Lovely park with various trails to explore. Recommend wearing hiking boots or hiking type sneakers. Some steep and rocky inclines. Great work out. Awesome views. Free parking lot. So much to enjoy at park besides trails to hike on. There's a playground for the kids, the gorgeous Brand library, enjoy a picnic, there's a Japanese tea house and more! read more

Brand Park - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

I'm a beginner hiker and I enjoyed this trail. Completed it with my pup in about an hour. Just wish I brought better traction shoes - it gets pretty steep at times. Great views. Not many other people on the trail either! read more

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Beautiful up here and all the rains lately have it looking so plush and green. There are tons of paths and they seem pretty safe. Most I believe are a little steep and most are rugged. There may be one that is on pavement. I'm not sure. This is my second time here and it has been during the week so not too many people here. Nice and quite with beautiful views read more

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Not a good place to hike. The park looks nice, but the trail is very steep and scary. When my family and I went hiking, I was scared I would fall off the cliff. Since the trail was very steep, me and my brother were scared we would fall so we just slid down the cliff as if it were a slide. I was scared my hands would get injured. Luckily I didn't have any wounds, but my brother was left with a wound on his hand. We went there twice and it was horrible. read more

My wife and I love Brand Park and the long history behind the property , we just recently started hiking the trails and found it to be nice with views in all directions as far as the eye can see . The 7 trees trail is not for little kids or those in not in some kind of shape as the climb to the top is pretty much straight up . We highly recommend the this hike but keep in mind it's not for the faint at heart and those in poor conditioning ! read more

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Brand Park has tons to offer & explore: Library,  Japanese Tea House & Garden, playground,  basketball, baseball, etc. The entrance & drive in and out is eye candy in itself. But, this review centers on the *SEVEN TREES TRAIL". It's a very steep incline the entire way.  The trail plateaus briefly half way up with benches and plaques to read about Glendale's history. You can stop there or continue upward. This 2nd half of the incline is rough, extremely Steep. And what goes up must come down. Tread cautiously. Wear shoes with good traction especially recommended for your decent which is not easy on the knees. This is an exposed trail. The only shade you'll get is at the very beginning and it's short lived. Early morning or sunset hiking is best. Great over view of multiple cities spanning from Pasadena to Studio City. Take a breather at the top, look around for all the things/places you can spot :) read more

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Great trail if you want a good work out! It is pretty steep from the beginning so you ended up climbing up fast. The trail is very narrow and has a lot of loose rocks so you do have to wear good shoes especially when you are coming down (My doggy didn't enjoy this). It has really great views of Burbank, DTLA, Griffith Park and the Valley. I wanted to complete the loop of all trails but my dog wasn't having it he was exhausted. Lots of Parking plus you have the library, doctor's house, park and the beautiful tea house to scope out after. Might just have to leave my hiking buddy next time. read more

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This is a nice place to hike but it can be very challenging. You can park on the left side of the lot which is near the library. The right side is the playground area which you can still park, but it's a bit of a walk to the library. There are restroom in the area and parking is free. That I know of, there are three trails from this area. 1. Brand Motorway (check out runtheverdugos.com) 2. Miss America Green Cross Trail (Statue) 3. Seven Tree Trail All of these you can hike in, then hike back out or you can do a nice big loop pending how much time you have. For me I started at Seven Tree Trail which is behind the Library. Further to the left is a statue for Miss America Green Cross trail. And way left you will see posted sign for Brand Motorway. The trail for seven tree was not bad in the beginning with a nice incline. As you near the flat section with benches, it gets a lot steeper if you're aiming for the radio towers. Definitely, you want to wear good hiking shoes and probably want to bring hiking sticks. The first radio tower is Mount Thom. You can head back the way you came up, or continue on to the next radio tower going towards Verdugo Motorway. Once you reach the second radio tower, this is Tongva Peak. You can continue on till you hit Brand Motorway, and then hike back down to make this a loop trail. But in front of the benches in Tongva Peak, there is a trail to take you back down to the library which I decided to try. It is very steep, even with hiking shoes and sticks, it was a bit of an adventure. On my fitbit, it stated around 4 miles round trip, but it can be longer if you want to do the Brand Motorway loop. This is definitely not for kids. You can get hurt if you don't watch your footing. As an alternative, Beaudry Loop or Las Flores Motorway is another hike that takes you to these radio towers. I would definitely come back and hike Brand Motorway and explore Miss America Green Cross trail as I did not start from that trail head. As always pack accordingly to the weather and have fun. read more

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This is a nice place to take a hike and we did a short hike on Memorial Day for about an hour. I would recommend some good hiking shoes as some of terrain gets tricky, the last thing you want to do is twist your ankle. We were on a mission to find the Brand family cemetery located within a half mile of the library. read more

Brand Park - Plenty of trails - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

I am new to this trail and novice hiker. More experienced hikers/locals may be more comfortable, whereas I found this trail enjoyable, but extremely steep and slippery due to dry/loose dirt. Going up was easier than coming down when it came to sliding and slipping (even with good running shoes!). So, goes without saying that good shoes recommended, hiking poles were not an uncommon sight. Also, there is a portion of the trail on Google Maps that is inaccurate and dangerous. You may notice on upper portion a "hook". Do not take it, the lower part of the hook is a steep, dry, crumbling hillside and impassable. Instead, go straight across for the official trail. read more

How have I lived in the area for a while but have never been on this hike until recently?! This park has a library, playground, a baseball field and easy parking! There is a free parking lot all around. I suggest parking to the left of the library since that is where the trail head is. It is very steep so make sure you have shoes with a lot of grip! It took my friends and I a little over and hour to do the hike and we took a lot of breaks. Bring water and a hat because there's barely any shade! read more

This is an epic trail with amazing city views. I ran up then down into Glendale College. The total distance was 11.3 miles. Loved it! read more

Brand Park - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

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This was the most pleasant surprise of my weekend! Happened upon the trail, started it without knowing what I had gotten myself into. It was definitely a little aggressive and steep in places, but the views made it well worth it. read more

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Hey brand park I'm just saying that your park does not have enough details like where are seesaw and the spinning horse or whatever and the pipe that every kid come on to it it needs to be little longer it's not long enough then the Ralph foy park brand Park please add more details thank you. read more

This hike is a great butt and leg workout! There's different trails depending on how challenged you want to be--(fire road by Japanese tea garden is the easiest with wide trails that incline and flatter sections for rest...there's one between the tea garden and library and one behind the library...the later 2 are steady inclines, the middle trail is more rocky and narrow and I find a bit more challenging, and the other trail is wider and more loose dirt so i find it more slippery when going downhill....). My legs are pretty tired afterwards but I love it! No shade so on a hot day, sunscreen, sunglasses, water and a cap is recommended. Gorgeous view of Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank at the overlook. After the hike, the park is a great place to grab some shade under a tree and nap or picnic. read more

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There's a few different hikes here and we opted to the do Brand Motorway Trail because the reviews on AllTrails say that it is the least populated. This proved to be true. We saw maybe two or three other people the entire hike. The hike itself was not easy, a steady incline up the whole way with no breaks, but also not overly difficult. Totally doable even if you are not in the most amazing shape, just take it slow and take breaks if you need to. The view at the top was a nice 360 view of Los Angeles, and the way up was nice but nothing special. This was a hike that we did for exercise more than anything else. I was, however, fascinated by all the signs for a 10K that happens here (Verdugo Mountains 10K), slightly motivated to want to do it one day, but also knowing that I was barely making it up the hill at a steady walking pace lol. Parking for the hike is at the lovely park at the bottom, but it was very busy and hard to find parking the day that we went (a weekend day when lots of families were hanging out in the park). A solid hike to do if you are looking for something a little less touristy and populated. read more

I've been coming to this hike for years and every time I barely make it. Be sure to wear proper hiking shoes as it's a very narrow and slippery trail. It's a relatively shorter hike and you can get up to 7 trees in 30-45 minutes with plenty of breaks but you still get a great workout. There are a lot of new trails that I discover until today and there are a lot of attractions in the park (The library, 7 trees, cemetery, the koi pond, doctor's house, and many more) What I don't particularly like about the hike is the lack of shade. If you go up from the statue or the trail behind the library, you literally get no shade the whole way up. This is why I like to go early in the morning before the sun comes. Be sure to take plenty of water as the sun can seriously get to you. Also, be careful not to touch any poison ivy. read more

Brand Park - Hiking buddies - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

The history of this park is what makes the trails at Brand Park special. There are 3 ways to actually go to the top and there is also a riverbank that has dried out but if you go a day after it rains it's the most peaceful and relaxing walk you could take. Or if you want to be a bit more extreme you could go up the way people come down and hit the antennas area. Only reason I've given this place a 4 star is because I was chased by bees down the mountain because they had a nest there. Overall an awesome place to go hiking for a novice hiker, recommend hiking boots or good sneakers! read more

If you've read my review for Skyline trail, you can skip to the third paragraph, after the stats section. NOTE: stats reflect this hike at Brand Park. Continuing the Conditioning Hike Series of reviews. Several months ago, me and The Crew were headed to the backcountry on a strenuous backpacking trip. To prepare, I wanted to do some conditioning hikes to decrease my chances of having to be airlifted out. This was one of the trails I did several times prior to the trip. Back when I was a wee hiker, The Crew planned a shuttle hike. What the heck is a shuttle hike?!?!?! STATS: Distance: about 5 miles Elevation Gain: about 2100 ft. Time: 2-3 hours Rating: Strenuous Trail: Fire Road, Non-maintained Fire Road and Single Track w/very little shade. Trek; Car Shuttle, can be an up and back Just northeast of Griffith Park lie the Verdugo Mountains. Like Griffith Park, there are a freakton of trails, some are maintained and well-traveled, some are not. Like the trails at Griffith Park, the trails in the Verdugo's are not all that shaded, and it gets super hot haulin yourself up an ascent to capture a 180+ view of the city below, not to mention, watch as planes arrive and depart Bob Hope Airport, as the sun sets. If the air is clear enough, you can see the sun dipping itself into the ocean as its glow illuminates on the water. Fast forward years of hiking with The Crew, I learned quickly and almost the hard way what a shuttle hike entailed. I also learned that I'm not the only one who goes through this growing pain. Anywhoo, while hikes are up and back, or in and out, or point A to point A, where the starting and ending points are the same, a shuttle hike is a one-way hike and takes a more planning and organizing than a one-way hike. Everyone meets with their cars at the ending point, hikers pile into as few cars as possible, and carpool to the starting point/trailhead. The route mapped out should lead hikers back to the initial meeting point and drive those whose cars parked at the trailhead are carpooled back. Most often, The Crew does shuttle, or loop likes, one-way is typically on backpacking trips. Those looking for a strenuous conditioning hike, this one's for you. Trailhead is located at the top of the parking lot behind the cross. Unlike the Skyline Trail, which is a continuous steady incline, Brand Park is about two miles with about 2000 ft elevation gain. Yep, almost straight up. Heck sometimes I felt as if I was inverted. It is definitely NOT for beginners. The track is overgrown and a bit challenging in a few spots, but rewards hikers with some outstanding scenes of the Burbank and Glendale areas, and a nice steady incline, great for conditioning. The trail back down to our cars is the rutted firebreak that connects Beaudry to the library and can be a bit dangerous, but there are other, safer trails that lead back to the Brand Park, should you choose to do a car shuttle. Otherwise, y'all can return the same way you came, and make it a one-way hike. DISCLAIMER: Hiking is not something that can be taken lightly. It can be life-threatening as you see and hear on the news, people die or get lost all time. Please, if you are going to hike, never go alone and prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Remember when going for a hike, no matter how short you think it may be, always be prepared. Carry at least two liters of water for every five miles (more if the weather is warm), protein bar, nuts, and electrolytes. Wear sturdy lug sole shoes and protective clothing. Some areas the weather can change quicker than a firefighter can put on his gear. It is also very important, always always always let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Lastly, have fun when you hike it up. read more

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This trail makes you acutely aware of many things. Acutely aware that just because you juice and are active, doesn't mean you're in shape. Acutely aware of how inappropriate your footwear is for a hike with a sharp decline on the way down (you will fall). Acutely aware of how keen or daft you are when it comes to navigating your way back to the starting point (was it left or was it right?). Acutely aware of the weather/temperature. If it's hot you will curse the day you thought it was a good idea to exercise outside, if it's humid, you will curse the day you thought it was a good idea to exercise outside when your hair looked awesome when you woke up. Acutely aware that an hour of exercise is really easily carved into a day's activities. read more

Having lived in Armenia (Glendale) for 9 years when I was younger, I can't believe I never hiked the trails at Brand Park before. I thought it was going to be some crazy difficult hike because of some of the reviews, but it turned out to be a letdown because I expected something longer than super short hike that only logged in at just under 2 miles... My friend and I just followed an Armenian couple who guided us to the top where the maps are and followed them down from there but now I'm thinking we were supposed to go further up towards the radio towers? Not sure... I mean we did see other trails but we didn't want to go on them without knowing where we'd end up. But I got the gist of this hike, which is a steep climb up with zero shade. It kinda reminded me of the Garcia Trail in Azusa, but unlike many hikes going up the mountain, this hike does not really involve switchbacks. The trail has many areas of loose gravel, so you have to be very careful especially on the way down. The views are okay, I guess. The main attraction is the view of the skyscrapers of DTLA and I also noticed Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn and Burbank Airport, nothing really special. read more

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Holy hell!!! After the reviews I told myself I MUST come and try this hike out because I cannot seem to find anything that's a decent workout in this area. Uphill - slightly challenging - not too bad. It was a cool day and I was with my 11 yr old, so I continued to have to stop and wait for him but we made it up fairly quickly. less than an hour After reaching the top, I knew there was no way in hell I'd ever be able to make it down that route so naturally I looked to the quickest downhill route, continued on that trail for over a mile before realizing it was not going to let out anywhere near where we parked the car. Then backtracked that entire way, back up the hill and to the very top. This is when I realized I would have to come down the way we came up. Well.... that was SO scary! My vibrams certainly did not have enough tread on them to grip the loose slippery gravel and dirt. I thought for sure I'd be sliding right down this mountain and off of the side of it about a dozen+ times. My son was scared shitless, although he made it down far easier than I did but he could see how much I was struggling and even began to cry :( I guess the most intense part of this for me, was simply getting down the damn mountain, lol. I can go up the thing all day but I'm not sure I'd ever want to try it again unless I can find an easier way down. We literally scaled this mountain sideways a little less than halfway down when we realized again we were on a very soft sand trail and needed to get over to the one we came up on. If there is another paved less slippery way down, I wouldn't mind! I wore my garmin watch and clocked 5.25 miles but that included a lot more than to the top and down. I also noticed the majority of the hikers only went up to what appeared to be a halfway mark and not the very top. Wow! What an adventure :) Oh, I also ran a half marathon about 24hours ago so yes, my legs may have been a tad bit sore but this shit is slippery! Be careful. Bring water and a snack. We did have a few sips of water here and there. Highest elevation is around 2400ft. read more

This hike is a SOB! It's an amazing workout because the incline is like 90 degrees at some points! Start at the back of the lot where there's a statue of a lady and a green cross. It starts fairly easy for about 5 mins then turns into a rigorous uphill climb. Damnnn! It's so hard but so rewarding cuz you're sweating like crazy but you know you can eat a whole plate of pasta afterward! My BF and I usually go up to the top of the towers (maybe 1hr 45 mins) and the 2nd portion up to the towers after you reach a flat resting area is the real bitch! It's gravel and dirt so it's easy to slip, you see all kinds of people doing it though. Old, young, groups, bicyclists (yes, bicyclists, OMG I can't even imagine going down that hill on a frickin' bicycle!). I would recommend starting early in the morning cuz the trail gets real hot (no shade/trees). There's a lot of people on the trail so no worries of getting lost. It's rewarding getting to the top, you get to see Glendale, Burbank, etc and the air is just fresh! read more

Brand Park - Entrance to Brand Park - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

The hiking trails are located near the library. There are many options for trails going up and back down. If you take one directly behind the statue, it will be very steep! If you want a good workout without too much punishment - when you see the statue in the parking lot, look left in the distance and you will see a road. Take this road which will lead you across a dry reservoir, right at the cemetery sign, and it eventually becomes a small trail into the mountains. If you hike up to the the radio tower, it does get pretty steep and more difficult. parking - big free lot read more

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I approached this trail the wrong way. I was itching to go hiking again, and my last hike was a little less than a year ago in Griffith Park. In other words, I was out of shape to even try to go up this trail. I found it on Yelp, read the good reviews and saw how close it was from my place. I went with a friend and was humbled by how tough some of the trails here were. I was huffing, puffing and sweating when we got halfway through the first mountain. Something I haven't done in a long time, but once we started ascending even higher up the trail, I saw how beautiful the view was, and felt how strong and cool the breeze was. This place got me into hiking again. I come here whenever I can, and it always is a good time for me when I am there. Not that many people and not too crowded. For beginners, there's a wide dirt road that starts at the Doctor's House and ascends up the mountain slowly. For the intermediate hiker, go to the trail where the green cross statue is. And for those who want to go straight vertical, Go through the trail that starts across the children's park. Only problem is the mess of scattered Swisher wrappers and medical MJ containers at the start of this third trail, but it gets cleaner and better as you make your way up. read more

Brand Park - Friend of the trail - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is a challenging but rewarding hiking trail in the Glendale foothills. All the way to the top will get you an increase of elevation of about 2000 feet and a distance of about 3.5 miles. Beautiful views of Glendale, Burbank, Downtown LA (on a clear day), La Canada, La Crescenta, and surrounding cities are waiting for you at the top. After having hike this trail multiple times here are some pieces of advice: 1) Go early to get parking at Brand Park. 2) If going in the spring and summer,go early before it gets too hot. Starting the hike at 6 to 7 am is a good idea, since it might be too hot to start the hike at a later time. 3) Bring plenty water and snacks for the hike. If you are crazy enough to race up and down this hiking trail, then sign up for the Verdugo Mountains 10K (http://runtheverdugos.com/), held in May each year! Make sure to take advantage of the training runs offered weeks before the run to get yourself ready for the run. read more

I first learned about this this trail about six years ago. I don't get an opportunity to come consistently, so my body never adjusts to the steep incline, which makes for an even better cardio workout. This hike is definitely not for novice hikers, but I also wouldn't say it's advanced. As in shape as I think I am, I'm always huffing and puffing on my way to the top. Oh, but what a view it is once you conquer this mountain. It overlooks the valley and sometimes you can even make out the ocean; that is, if the smog isn't there to block it. My recommendation is to come early in the morning, before the sun starts beating down or later in the evening, when it starts to cool off. Just make sure you don't get stuck climbing down in the dark-I did that once and it wasn't pretty. Wear sturdy shoes with grip, sunblock, a hat, and bring plenty of water. It has some pretty steep inclines, some rocky areas, and other areas that are incredibly sandy. If you fall, don't worry, it happens to the best of us :) read more

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View is 5 stars and this place provides great exercise. However, I have to give this trail only 3 stars because of the danger of slipping on the hillside slopes. The slopes have tons of loose gravel and sand. Parts of the trail are so steep that I had to climb up with both my hands and feet. So, you can just imagine how difficult and unsafe the hike down is. Also, not a lot of trees/shade with an occasional prickly plant. The Hiking Trail sign is behind the Brand Library. The sign is a little bit inconspicuous so keep your eye out. Amazingly large, green, luscious grounds surround the Brand Library. read more

So, here is the story. My little hungry kitty (16 pounds only) woke me up at 5:45 am. I went downstairs to feed it and opened up the window to get some morning fresh air. It was a beautiful morning and I thought that if I was not sleeping already it didn't worth it to come back to the bed and waste such a great morning. So , I went hiking! I don't like hiking but sometimes I do it just to make sure that I dont like it. But I think I like it this morning! Brand Park Hiking Trail is cool. Not many people. Beautiful scene, perfectly clean air with fresh smell of different herbs. The view is beautiful: you can see all Glendale and Burbank:http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=ddOMtq46o4CshCmHQxR2QQ Great place to hike and just enjoy the nature. read more

Brand Park - Beautiful morning in Brand Park - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

My number one favorite Mountain for Haik there are so many different roles you can take just depending on your level if you're experienced beginner. I would pretty much recommend the beginners to stay off the mountain because it's not that easy. read more

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Woohoo for a good, uphill, spectacular view kind of hike. This hiking trail is so easily accessible compared to the other ones I've been to where you have to purchase an adventure pass/pay for parking/go up miles and miles till you reach it. When you enter Brand Park make your way up to towards the Japanese Garden and Doctor's House, that parking lot right next to the Brand Library (currently under renovation). Then you'll see a green cross with Mary... walk towards it and make you're way to the left of her and wa-lah! Enjoy a killer calves hike! You'll know you're on the right trail (trust me), you'll pass lots of towers and pillars. Enjoy the view and don't get lost (which you won't unless you're super adventurous I guess). Maybe I'll see you on the trail! Plus like everyone else says.. don't go when it's super hot. I went when it was like 68 degrees out, I still felt like the sun was burning down on me! read more

Brand Park - Almost to the top! - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

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everyone keeps talking about the cross & I couldn't find it.. so instead I entered from behind the park & OMG, such an intense hike. STRAIGHT incline. It is beautiful once you get half way & even more beautiful when you get to the top. & it's not as busy as runyon canyon. getting back to my car was a pain tho.. couldn't figure out where to go, but hey I made it! & right when I got to the bottom, wala, a water fountain. It was heaven on earth, because believe me, you're gonna run out of water going the way I went... will definitely make this my new spot! read more

Brand Park - from half way - Hiking Near Me - Glendale, California

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