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    Bronson Canyon-Griffith Park

    4.3 (210 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Porter S.

    When I found via the internet, going to the Batcave (Bronson Canyon) was mandatory for my families next trip to Los Angeles. To sat it was fun for a 50 year old comic book fan to be there was nothing short of awesome. When reading about Bronson, I learned of other shows that used Bronson as a filming location. This list includes... Films such as Unknown World (1951), Day the World Ended (1956), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), It Conquered the World (1956), I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958), Earth vs. the Spider (1958) and Invisible Invaders (1959) and Robot Monster (1953) TV shows include The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Gunsmoke, Tales of the Texas Rangers, The Californians, Have Gun - Will Travel, Tombstone Territory, Bat Masterson, The Rough Riders, Bonanza, Rawhide, Shotgun Slade, Outlaws, The Virginian, The Wild Wild West, The Guns of Will Sonnett, The High Chaparral, and Little House on the Prairie, Batman, Wonder Woman, Fantasy Island, MacGyver, Starman, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and Star Trek: Voyager. Eve though at the time of this writing I have only been there one time, this truly one of my favorite places to visit.

    Eliicia V.

    This was an easy hike .2 miles and perfect if you have a curious toddler like I do. I came with my friend and we were going to hike to the top of the Hollywood sign but decided to do Bronson Canyon instead and go easy since I had my son with me. I later found out that there were people hiking to the top of the Hollywood sign with strollers so next time I'll probably bring my stroller so my son can join us to the top! The actual cave was blocked off but it was still cool to see. The view of the Hollywood sign is gorgeous.

    Joyce T.

    As far as hiking, depending where you park, it's a 0.2 mile dirt hike to the "bat cave"! Almost too easy, forgive me. But so rewarded. Neato crows or huge birds swirling up above. Enjoyed the vast scenery, even within the canyon. So awesome to imagine the many shows that were filmed here!

    Amanda W.

    We came to explore the bat caves but decided to walk to see the Hollywood sign (see the one that's a tad longer- views are much better). It was quite the hike so make sure you bring water! We forgot that part. Parking was free and lots of it on a Monday morning. Wasn't too bad of a trek with the clouds but as soon as the sun came out we got pretty hot and regretted not having water. Such a beautiful site!

    Cave exit.
    Jazmine G.

    This review is only on the cave. No effort needed. You can "hike" this mini trail with a dress and heels and you still won't get tired. It took us about 5 minutes to get from the parking lot to the cave lol (4 Stars since it's not challenging) ‍ On the bright side it did looked pretty cool on video I got a lot of comments on my social media platform. Stay safe!

    In front of and behind the HOLLYWOOD sign
    Tonia B.

    Beautiful. Challenging hike for a beginner like myself. I visited with a group of people. It was such a beautiful view.

    Ann L.

    My go to hiking trail up to the Hollywood sign. Downside is that there is hardly any shaded areas to break. Took my two furbabies on the hike but never made it to the top of the Hollywood sign as they were exhausted. Not to long of a hike to the top and well worth the extra effort to view the city from up top . Highly recommend it!

    Shannon N.

    Randomly first heard about this place from a co-worker back in May, and then ended up there for work last week. Normally I dread being in Griffith Park because I am a true indoor person, but these caves were pretty cool. Cool in the fact where I was out of the sun but also cool that there were a few tunnels to choose from leading to a great view of the Hollywood sign, in addition to the rock formation out back. Pretty much all the ground is dirt throughout, and parts are a little uneven so make sure you watch where you're going. Also, heads up-literally-when we were in the caves, we did have to evacuate due to falling rock debris within. First it was a soft trickle of pebbles. Then a couple of golfball-sized rocks. THEN a larger volleyball-size chunk decided to fall. I know it's hard to gauge when such a thing will occur, but keep your ears unplugged and your eyes off your phone and hopefully you'll be able to make a mad dash if necessary. We were on a shoot so of course we were all able to safely evacuate, but when you're exploring on your own, there is no such thing with security or anyone to tell you you're going in at your own risk. I guess for the most part, people just go in and out and don't spend a long length of time inside the caves, but just be careful. Otherwise, beautiful area that I did not expect to enjoy.

    The girl looking for the bats.
    Ron L.

    Reason #325 why the Hunny can't stand her husband (yes, nearly all wives keep a list): her idiot husband introduced her baby to the 1960s series "Batman." "So," I asked this baby (actually a pre-teener) earlier this year, "what are some things you'd like to do when we're in Southern Cal?" One of the first things she said was "The Batcave!" Okay, it's on the list of possibles. It takes a little doing to get to the Batcave, but not much doing. The Batcave is actually the Bronson Caves, located not far from Bronson Ave. Drive through Hollywood to the end of Canyon Ave., pick one of two lots to park in, and walk up a not-so-steep fire road for a quarter mile to the caves. (The end of the road is a girls camp run by the city, but that's another story.) Once the tourist trap mindset is gone, this is a good place to get a breather from the madness of La-La Land. The trail ends here, so you can bring a picnic to eat. You can go into the caves to escape the intense summer heat. You can do a little rock climbing. My surprise: you also get a nice view of the most famous sign in LA. Holy Hollywood Sign, Batman! The Bronson Caves is a piece of local history, a hidden landmark, and a nice little romp.

    Paola N.

    Easy trail on a hot day. THE PREP: Took our dog, Stella, on an easy hike with us in Griffith Park for some exercise and sun. It was a hot day so we made sure to put on sunscreen and pack plenty of water. THE CAVE/GROUNDS: The hike up the hill is not bad. Once you get to the cave area there is a lot of open ground to walk around. You can go inside the cave and get to the other side. One of the caves had ground water, so we opted just to peek inside that one. When you walk inside one of the cave entrances it is pretty dark. I could see via my phone screen as I was recording, but I couldn't see with the naked eye. There is a rock formation on the ground near the cave. The rock formation is in the shape of rings. The hillsides are dirt and green. We hiked up one of them and got a nice view of the Hollywood sign. Stella was delighted. She really liked sniffing around the caves. THE TIPS: This was before COVID-19. I am not sure if people are currently hiking here.

    Hollywood sign behind the rocks
    Eric P.

    Nothing needs to be said about this amazing cave location. It is where Adam West and Burt Ward drove the batmobile out of the batcave every episode. If you are lucky enough to be in this cavern and Central area the birds and noises are so unique. It is about a half of a mile from the parking lot to this location and currently the caves are closed. It seems like there are some rock slides happening lately but it is absolutely worth visiting especially before the whole area is closed Have you live in the LA area make sure to visit this place before they close it and a Hollywood icon is lost forever

    Gloria R.

    There are several trails on Bronson Canyon. We came here for a mini hike to see the Bat Cave. Unfortunately, the Bat Cave was blocked off by a fence on both sides, but we got to see it anyway. Parking is easy and the "hike" is less than a half mile from the parking lot. There were a couple labyrinths off to the side of the cave which was kinda cool to see. There is also a great view of the Hollywood sign. There were a couple benches and a picnic table to enjoy lunch on and portable restrooms if needed.

    Jennifer D.

    We were trying to take a hike to see the Hollywood sign but the heat got too us way too quick here. If you're coming for a hike make sure the temps are low or you come very early. We made it a little over half a mile and could see the Hollywood sign in the distance but since temps were over 100 the day we went we decided to turn back. This is a relatively easy trail (on a cooler day) with moderate inclines and pretty even terrain. There is really no shade here so be prepared. The parking lot is very small (another reason to come early) and when we left around 11am the lot was completely full. Police were definitely enforcing parking signs so be careful where you park.

    Rock formation at the end of the cave.

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    Very interesting I love everything bit of it all the this I have seen is incredibly beautiful and wonderful I would love to see more

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    Close hiking trail to my home. I enjoy coming here during my free time, very clean and relaxing.

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    Ask the Community - Bronson Canyon-Griffith Park

    What happened to the Bronson Cave? Are they going to re-open it?

    Is there parking area? Anyone knows the address for the parking area ? thanks

    Yes there is. Actually 2 different parking sections

    Has anyone gone recently? Are the caves open?

    I headed to the cave in Sept 2021 and it was closed.

    Is it open for hiking during this Covid - 19 pandemic?

    Yes. Signs say wear masks, about 50% of people have them though.

    How long is the hike to the Hollywood sign? And how long is the hike to the Batman cave?

    The hike to the Batman cave is very short. Best guess, I'd say well under a mile. Kids can do this. I want to say the Hollywood Sign was around 4 miles. I don't recall but there is a big sign with distances near the parking area. Griffith… Read more

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