Ben Strawbridge

HIKING MAPS AND GUIDES

Trails

These are guides I’ve put together for walks I do regularly around West LA. Each one has a map, turn-by-turn stops with what to look for, and the honest answer to where to park. Most work as standalone walks or as extensions of the Bluff Creek Trail loop.

Arizona Hot Spring Canyon Trail

Arizona Hot Spring Canyon Trail trail map
Hiking Tour
I did this trail on New Year’s Eve day with Rhys. It’s a moderately difficult out-and-back that ends at a very hot (120°) pool and stream. A great hike to take with a dog in …

Bluff Creek Trail

Bluff Creek Trail trail map
Walking Tour
A 4-mile loop trail on the bluffs below LMU with mountain, ocean, and city views — plus access points, parking, and dog-friendly info.

Mount Disappointment, Lowe & Markham via Mt Lowe Motorway

Mount Disappointment, Lowe & Markham via Mt Lowe Motorway trail map
Hiking Tour
A four-peak hike in Angeles National Forest — Mount San Gabriel, Mount Disappointment, Mount Lowe, and Mount Markham via the historic Mt Lowe Motorway. Super challenging, with some …

Wisdom Tree and Lake Hollywood

Wisdom Tree and Lake Hollywood trail map
Hiking Tour
The Wisdom Tree sits on the slope of Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills, just below the ridgeline near Cahuenga Peak — one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles. The climb up into …

Playa Vista Parks Walking Tour — A Self-Guided Dog-Friendly Loop

Playa Vista Parks Walking Tour — A Self-Guided Dog-Friendly Loop trail map
Walking Tour
A self-guided walking tour of Playa Vista's best parks and green spaces — with maps, dog park reviews, parking tips, and the local's guide to parking for Bluff Creek Trail.

Strawberry Peak via Redbox Canyon

Strawberry Peak via Redbox Canyon trail map
Hiking Tour
A challenging hike to the summit of Strawberry Peak.