It is the second-largest city park in California, after Mission Trails Preserve in San Diego, and the 11th-largest municipally-owned park in the United States.
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At over 4300 acres, Griffith Park is four times the size of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and more than five times the size of Central Park in New York! And it's a lot more rugged than those parks, too. Hike to Cahuenga Peak, the highest point in the park.
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Most park areas and facilities in Griffith Park are open, including trails and golf courses. Griffith Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Road parking and lots are open.
This Griffith Park hiking trail is difficult as it's long and it has two different ~500 feet ascents along the way. This is best done when prepared for hours of outdoor exposure and fitness levels that are able to hike this distance. Pack food and enjoy the benches with city views at Dante's View.