This is a great hiking trail, with multiple routs! My favorite thing about tree people is that there arent very many trees and I get a pretty sexy tan by the end of the hike....well at first I get burnt then I get the sexy tan. Going on a weekday, this place is practically empty which is why I'm here so much, but on the weekends its pretty popular. Also great place to take your dog. read more

TreePeople - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This is a good stop if you are looking to walk around in nature. Not the type of place for a picnic, more dry trails. But I do need to comment on the parking lot. It's is FULL of speed bumps. I mean an extreme amount! I suffered a head injury in my youth, and the 8 bumps just to park hurt me too bad to drive into this location. Please! I understand safety and the need for speed bumps, but this is INSANE!!!!! read more

The hiking trails are great. But as a local who comes here all the time, the past couple days the parking lot hasn't been open until closer to 7am. As if someone forgets to do it.. This is frustrating for morning hikers. What's going in? Ot used to always be open when I'd come around 6 read more

Nice little hike and jog, perfect. It's about 3 miles around, you do have to walk down a road for a third of it but completely worth it.

Website and voice mail all indicate that the park is open and drive there twice and it's closed. Terrible customer service, all needs to be updated and keep people informed please during this time. read more

4/25/2015 Amazing hike. You start at Laurel canyon, park your car and you stay your walk. It's about 1 1/2 miles up. Steep steep hills and 1 1/2 miles down. Your basically walking with a lot of people you don't know. There is a few stops up the hill where there is water for you and your dog. Once you reach the tree people, there is big bathrooms and they are so clean. Once you have reached the tree people your basically at Coldwater Canyon. Then it's downhill from there all the way to your car. The downhill is on about a 1/10 of a mile dirt road and the rest is a quiet residential streets all the way to your car. Loved it! read more

Tree People made me who I am. I started volunteering with them when I was 8 and grew up doing all the different tasks there are to be done. By the time I was ready to go to college, I had decided on a career in environmental studies. If you aren't into getting involved, come and enjoy the trails or the shows at the amphitheater. Tree People is dog-friendly and a great place to mountain bike. I hope to have my wedding ceremony there this year - if that doesn't work out - the engagement photos are a sure thing. My love for this place is boundless. read more

If you're looking for a less pretentious place aside from Runyon Canyon to take in city views and nature, I highly recommend Tree People. ...Not to mention, this place smells fantastic. It's about as refreshing as it's gonna get in Los Angeles. The trails veer off individually, but the one I took lead me all the way from Coldwater Canyon to Laurel Canyon- a nice exercise and a scenic route. So, Runyon Canyon or Tree People? Team Tree People, all the way. read more

here's why tree people deserve five stars: -fun and knowledgeble staff which hooked my students in immediately. - they have an amazing eco-tour for grade school kids. if you're a teacher, try to apply early in the year for a free field trip. they have grants which will pay for a school bus and the tour fee. -exposing my students to things other than the typical sights one finds in the concrete jungle we live in. -seeing my students excited about the environment. -but most importantly, broadening their horizons. it was surely ONE of the most amazing experiences they've had this year and it was amazing for me as well. i look forward to coming back on my own and exploring this area more. on a quiet, clear day, you really do feel like you've left the city. ahhhhh...... read more

TreePeople - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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I love coming here either with a friend or with my kindergarten class. We have been taking this field trip for about 17 years and it never disappoints. Parking is easy and there is a minimal charge ($5) for kids. Adults are free. For this small amount a full tour is included with one guide. A nice walk through the hiking trail leads to a visit with the famous "Dr. Dirt" who gives kids a hands on experience making mulch and tons of laughs! Kids get to plant their own trees in a tube and take them home to re-plant and grow. Kids discover various hidden clues and learn about the environment on the City Forest tour. This is my favorite field trip of all times! Be sure to eat lunch here and bring all reusable lunch ware. read more

My daughter has to do volunteer services for her high school & she picked TreePeople simply because we are a hiking family & enjoy the outdoors & TreePeople headquarters is 5 mins away from our house. We went today to volunteer & it was such a great experience. Everyone was so helpful & so nice. Think this will be my daughter's go to volunteer organization. Such a beautiful place. read more

TreePeople - Watering the trees at TreePeople. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Thanks. Amazing experience for my Husband and 12 year old boy alike. They will be back!

What a great place to take kids and have them learn why we have to help our forests and how we can play a part in keeping our earth soil healthy. The people who volunteer there are very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend for friends or family gatherings. read more

This was more like a nature reserve... it was almost too clean and man-made for me...

I came here for a one-night art show with my sis and her children in tow and we all had a great time. It's always nice to get outdoors and take advantage of what this wonderful socal weather allows. Linda Kunik, the artist exhibiting was very friendly and approachable. I was able to teach the kids about art and nature while the grown ups sipped our wine and we all nibbled on empanadas and finger foods. Outside, we were surrounded by the hollywood hills and weird little structures so kids can run around and be kids. It was a wonderfully unique way to spend an evening with the family. read more

This place is true gem for valley people with dogs. I love the trees and the paths, they are so well maintained and you feel like you are in a hidden forest. My only gripe is that it's a busy place and sometimes you are overwhelmed by dogs. There are tons of trails and paths you can walk if you want to get off the main fire roadish path. Lot's of people, so go during the week and at off hours, meaning not in the early AM or afternoon (4ish). Great place though....... read more

I enjoyed a wonderful hike here today with a girl friend. There are many different trail options depending on how hard core you are feeling on a given day. We hiked for quite a while and it seemed like we could have easily hiked for a lot longer without covering the same ground. Gorgeous views here, lots of different interesting trees and plants, and adorable doggies walking their humans. There is a very nice restroom near the parking lot. I can't wait to go hiking here again! read more

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I took a field trip here in November with my sons class. It was a great experience. The instructors knew a lot about outdoors and taught the kids quite a bit about nature. We did hike quite a bit and make a few stops at learning locations, which was great to break up all of the walking. At the end, each of the kids planted a seed and were given instructions on how to grow it. Now if only my son would remember to water it! read more

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Tree people is a wonderful place to dig in and smell the earth right in the middle of the city. But walk in first cause it's right off the canyon and you might get some fumes. But writing this as a WARNING- my girlfriend's car was broken into when she went hiking just before XMAS. The hole broke in her back window which sucked the most because she couldn't get it fixed in time to drive home for the holidays. The police at the station said it happens at hiking sites often. Guess the guy knew he could get it because it was an SUV with no trunk. Girls don't hike with purses you know. I told her to leave it at home next time but she thinks they would have broken into it anyway. Sad because I love this place. I have even volunteered here before which is a tough task. They make you work so hard I was looking for Ceasar Chavez. Actually, it feels really good to dig in and breath the fresh air of the woods. read more

This place is amazing even on a hot day like today. Just imagine city views with beautiful trails for hiking. My team came to tree people today for a volunteer event. The staff was very nice and educated us on water conservation. I would come back just to explore the trails and enjoy the park we helped cleaned up. read more

TreePeople - Bank Of America Crew - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

This is a great place to come for a casual hike, especially towards the evening time. You can enjoy a great view of the city while the sun is setting. I'm not a big hiker, but I really enjoyed coming here a few weeks ago for some mild exercise with my family. The views were spectacular, and there is a nice trail that you can follow up and down with relative ease. There were quite a number of other people here, but it was never too crowded that I ran into anybody else. It also seems to be quite a popular spot for people to bring their kids and dogs, so it's a perfect spot to enjoy time with your family or friends. On the way back to the main entrance though we took some smaller paths, and I would caution against doing so because we saw a huge rattlesnake on the trail. We were okay, but if you're not used to dealing with snakes, you should probably keep to the main big trail. If you do choose to venture around, make sure to keep an eye out! read more

Great mid point rest area on the Fryman Canyon loop hike. The grounds are really nice and they have a nice education program and plant nursery. Word is there is a monthly night hike around the premises when there is a full moon. Looking forward to checking that out. read more

Parking is always tuff but that's what happens when everyone LOVE and finds a Gem !!! Bathrooms are clean and dog friendly. I took Luigi for a nice little hike since his sister passing and he loves it of course but where I enjoy has no trees or shade and he just can't complete the trail. Theres a couple trails that are just fine read more

Awsome trail. Beautiful views and plenty of civilization at a moments notice. read more

What a terrific organization. My good friend volunteered for them in college -- planting trees all over the city. She even met Tommy Lee when he was sentenced to community service back in the day. The renovations to the site on Mullholland are fantastic and make me want to get over there to see a show at the amphitheater as soon as possible. In the meantime, the hiking trails around the adjoining Coldwater Canyon park are really pleasant and offer just enough uphill resistance to be a physical benefit. Mountain biking is allowed as well. read more

Sigi the Dog pooped here today and it was everything we expected and a lot more. Just across from Franklin Canyon, Tree People has surprisingly fun and a few hard trails I've never discovered. I found out today. Mr. Mr. loves this place and kidnaps Sigi the Dog and makes her march all over, but when I go along we usually hit the same major trails which aren't that demanding. There is even a doggie drinking fountain which I love, although it is covered in thoughtful and instructive signs. In fact, my major beef is that there are thoughtful and instructive signs all over. Everywhere. I worked up a major sweat today though and I think I may be a convert. In honor of Cynthia S., however, I'm giving this place four stars as it's impossible to hike as there are a million mountain bikers in the way. They are for the most part very courteous but their bikes and matching animal print and patterned lycra outfits (today we saw a middle-aged man that had a matching bike AND outfit...no lie) that hug every crevice just kinda make me throw up in my mouth a little. And then and swallow it. read more

I'm giving this place 4 stars because it is impossible to mountain bike with a million hikers in the way. I wanted to try a new trail so I looked it up on Yelp of course and this popped up. I have to admit that the tree people have a lovely location. I like that they have bathrooms and trees planted all around. Anyways back to the trail....it was a moderate trail at first but after going downhill for about 2 miles it was time to come up MAN IT WAS A B**** but we made it! I was told they had another trail for bikes only but it's really easy to get lost in these hills. I'll plan ahead the next time but I do recommend this trail for a good 4 mile hike. read more

Love it! Not much canine excrement, unlike Runyon and great views. My least favorite part is through the neighborhoods but still not that crowded and free parking on the Coldwater side. read more

I came here on a Sunday afternoon. Beautiful weather and beautiful hiking trails. The restrooms are super clean and there is plenty of parking. There was an event happening so we had to park across the street in the dirt lot. No big deal. My pup loved this place. They have water fountains for the dogs! I will for sure be back to do some of the other trails. Great place to bring your dog to :) ooooo and not too crowded which I love! read more

I never knew this place existed until I went there to perform for someone's proposal. TreePeople is a really nice serene looking place that is great for hiking and they also have a small amphitheatre for concerts or other events. Though it attracts a lot of weird eccentric gringos and hipsters, it's still worth a visit. In short, I would really like to come back here again, and hopefully take part in the hiking experience because TreePeople offers unspoiled beautiful scenery that everyone should experience. read more

I really enjoyed this hike and have been coming her for years. I walked here with a friend and their dogs. There are so many dogs here that if you are scared of dogs this place is not for you. Tree People is kinda the opposite of Runyon. Its not stressful. Their are no paparazzi or people wanting to be seen. There are no trainers. Tree People is a relatively easy walk through wonderful hiking trails. The views of the valley are spectacular on a gorgeous day. I have never seen snakes, difficult people, dangerous dogs. I can guarantee you will enjoy these trails. read more

One day it was really sunny out so the girlfriend and I decided to go out and hike. One of my friend's, who hikes a lot, referred me to this place, so we ended up giving it a try. At about 10 a.m. we drove up coldwater and once we reached Mulholland we saw the big Tree People sign. Anyways, the hike was really fun and wow it was quite a workout. We both enjoyed our 2 hours outdoors and it was a fun way to start the day. After hiking here, we decided that we were going to hike more often. Next time I am going to check out the different places to hike. read more

Awesome spot right at muholland near coldwater - IT's super mellow if you want it to be or an exercise type of hike if you veer further off the normal course of action. read more

2 words: MOON HIKE. hooowwwlllll!!!!! Once a month. usually a wednesday night. And dont give me the I-gotta-work-the-next-day BS! Just make it happen. ok?! 45 mins. varying levels of difficulty. awesome views. Doooooo itttttt! Your soul will thank you. read more

Love this place. Relaxing, educational, and inspiring. Went for one of their festivals last week and there was a HUGE turnout of companies, foodies, and very smart people. read more

When my big teenaged twins were tiny tots & for years beyond, we came to Tree People, walked the trails & explored the nearby faraway world it held for them. It was and is a magical spot. read more

This is my favorite place to hike in LA. Ample Parking, easy to get to, dog friendly, gorgeous views, well maintained wide trails, and moderate incline. Whats not to love?! read more

Good little place for a hike. smaller than I thought, but great views.

This is a fun hike. The hiking trails are really pleasant. Dog friendly, free parking, very clean and gorgeous views. Can't ask for any better! read more

Time for a hike and some good fresh air!! This place is beautifully set in the hills between Hollywood and the valley and has some of my favorite views in town!! Great nature spot, family spot of a cute date hike you'll all love it I did!! Try some of the guided trail to have super fun and try something educational too!! read more