Hollywood Sign Hike: Brush Canyon Trail to Bronson Caves & the Hollywood Sign

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4 жыл бұрын

A hike to the Hollywood Sign is a must-do for many tourists visiting Los Angeles. I have hiked it many different ways, but the best way to hike it for views of the sign on the way up is the Brush Canyon Trail. This hike takes you past the Bronson Caves (which is where the batcave was filmed for the TV Batman show) and up to Mullholand Trail. The Mullholland Trail takes you to two great viewpoints for the sign before eventually connecting with the paved road you can walk to get to the back of the sign itself. Hopefully this video encouraged you to hike to the sign, just don't do it in the heat of the summer.
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@DanielMartinez316 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. Today I live in Ecuador, but I dream about living in California. This channel allows me to live my dream little by little.

@seanoleary9830 3 жыл бұрын

Great hike! Thanks for the video with info on parking and the Bronson (Batman) cave..."bring plenty of water if you go", spot on advise as there is NO SHADE after the first 1/4 mile! Thanks again for all of your informative videos Josh!

@AdventureMuse 4 жыл бұрын

Off to do this hike today with the family. cool bonus! Those caves! A little hazy - but I’m sure it will still be epic. Thanks for posting.

@stephenwarren8671 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful hike. Will have to try that someday

@dennisdaniels2992 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video about the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles!

@ginasharp7660 2 жыл бұрын

Headed to CA on Saturday. Cant wait to do this hike! Thanks for the info

@tranquilmoodsrelaxation8695 4 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos and you can do repeat videos and I would still love everyone of them. I love anything LA and I am excited to move there. I love seeing everything California has to offer. You have to admit it is pretty darn nice there .

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

I just spent the last week in Kentucky and while it was great, it is certainly nice to be back in the warm weather haha

@samanthataylor6284 4 жыл бұрын

I lived in California until I was 8 and ever since I left I wanted to move back, finally moved there again 15 years later and it's still my favorite place to be.

@thomasdosborneii 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty steep hiking (you are in great shape!), but well worth it! Thank you for this.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

It is pretty steep and the sun can be brutal in the summer. That's how I did it the first time I went and I wouldn't want to do that again

@robertchorley 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video for those that havent done it before, this is a must do for sure. One hell of a cardio workout, breakfast at the beachwood cafe afterwards highly recommended.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I will have to check out Beachwood Cafe!

@marconavarro3179 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t been there in years it looks a lot greener!!! See you on the trails

@michellepalmaasencio7411 2 жыл бұрын

I was there last week on vacation in LA, it was awesome😍 We did a lot of things, I wish I could’ go all the way up there, hopefully next time 🤞🏼 it’s beautiful🥰

@BreezyBoyBoy 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and hiking trail to the iconic sign. Please give us a video on how to relocate to LA on a budget!!

@ricardaglaske2753 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@Rogerding 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel.

@kingofnorcal7408 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend exploring the Trinity alps!

@JM-gz1ej 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I still remember Adam West's signature line : "To the Bat cave"

@GUTOMOFFICIAL 4 жыл бұрын

gonna do this!

@christophersmith5849 Жыл бұрын

Finally did this walk this week, after hiking Yosemite Falls and Nevada Falls, this felt somewhat a leisure stroll !!!! till the last bit getting up to the top. Also got to witness an idiot jumping the fence to have the police turn up instantly and the police helicopter come in. Lucky for the guy the police let him go, if he left the area straight away. Capped off an amazing weeks of hikes. Thanks for your videos

@MagellanandGreyhound 4 жыл бұрын

Could not believe how many ways you can get to this sign. We went with a friend in Glendale and she took us from the carousel to the old zoo to Bee Rock and then I think on the North trail and then a really long way back. We must have batted 1.000 I guess because we had no haze that day. Fortunately for you, it looks like you are relatively local. Not that you're looking to watch a video of a hike you do all the time, but I made one. Be well and be safe. Love getting California ideas from your channel.

@lixiao6392 4 жыл бұрын

I am from China ,I like your videos

@janamarquez8080 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video - any precarious cliffs? I love hiking, but don't do cliffs :-O

@wannaberocker331 4 жыл бұрын

Man i love your channel so much. Keep up the great work of sharing your hikes and views.

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that, thanks for the support!

@wannaberocker331 4 жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens Absolutely, im from the east coast n get to visit CA a few times a yr. So, your videos give some great ideas for hiking n seeing the real beauty of CA n not the asphalt jungle.

@MarisolsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

oh man ..i missed the cave!!

@mayurshah4267 4 жыл бұрын

Nice videos Hollywood Sign Beautiful videos... 👈🌎👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👍👍

@realdeal-xf1ww 4 жыл бұрын

Josh, Wondering if can you take a drone up there to take a closer view of it through the fence?

@VisualxxKhaos 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed it in your narration, but where exactly is that last view point? Great channel btw! Followed it for my mini road trip along the coast a couple of years back.

@clintcooper2312 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I don't suppose you would be able to give directions or maybe provide a map that just takes someone from the beginning of the walking trail (near the bat cave) to the place near the water tower with the nice view? Thanks much.

@Eddieszisland 8 күн бұрын

Nice

@HollywoodConnection-JAST 3 жыл бұрын

I was there march 12, 2021 and they have the caves blocked with chain link fencing

@Grouch3682 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, that sucks. Thanks for the heads up. I was planing to go next week...

@oJAYarista 3 жыл бұрын

What's the address to reach Brush Canyon ?

@kramerlaugh9509 3 жыл бұрын

i used the address for the Bronson Canyon Playground and it worked pretty well

@VaicomaDany 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@chaveznury 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@ruready2rock856 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a video on the equipment you use for your videos. Especially while filming yourself. Do you use selfie sticks or what?

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, that would be a fun video to make. I mainly just hold the camera up with a wider lens on it 16-35 f4 from Sony and it gets me in the frame pretty well.

@BradFresh21 3 жыл бұрын

I want to say after watching this video me and my wife and her friend took on this hike today. I think you undersold the last push to the top. It was the hardest because you are tired from the rest of the hike and it’s pretty steep. However just like the video stated it was worth the trip and a great workout.

@tanvirkaisar7245 2 жыл бұрын

hi, is the trail still open? What should I put in the google map to find the start of this trail?

@BradFresh21 2 жыл бұрын

@@tanvirkaisar7245 you want to search brush canyon trail. It will be on canyon Rd. You can park anywhere along canyon rd and there are 3 parking lots to chose from right before the start of the trail as well. And yes the trail is still open. If you are going to go all the way up to the sign plan to be there for 3-4 hours and bring plenty of water. I took 32oz and really needed 64oz. Try and go early for the most shade and coolest part of the day.

@tanvirkaisar7245 2 жыл бұрын

@@BradFresh21 thanks a ton!

@BradFresh21 2 жыл бұрын

@@tanvirkaisar7245 no problem. Enjoy it

@acdragonrider 2 жыл бұрын

How bad is it if you have acrophobia? I've hiked up to Griffith but it took me several times and I try not to look at the views because they trigger me more.

@shenagia5269 3 жыл бұрын

What mic do u use?

@kariwilson5766 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to not get locked in so you can hike to the sign for sunrise and sunset?

@ruready2rock856 4 жыл бұрын

When I go there I park right above Lake Hollywood near that dog park. Then it's only about a 45-minute walk to the sign.

@Dragonsbreathcreationz 3 жыл бұрын

Do you see the bat cave also?

@ruready2rock856 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dragonsbreathcreationz the Batcave is at the bottom of the hill way down below. You have to go to Bronson Park. Park there and you can go to the Batcave it's about a 10-minute walk.

@Dragonsbreathcreationz 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruready2rock856 thank you!! and i appreciate your quick response!!!!

@dennisdaniels2992 4 жыл бұрын

Josh, where are you from?

@MaLkReT 4 жыл бұрын

How much time did you need for walking up the trail?

@MaLkReT 4 жыл бұрын

I did it myself few weeks ago, in 2h you guys should be able to do it :)

@janamarquez8080 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaLkReT 2 hours up? 4 hours total? thanks

@MaLkReT 3 жыл бұрын

@@janamarquez8080 not very sure about it at this Moment but i guess 4 hours total :)

@onlyqualityfootball1924 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what my bro said we are gonna go can’t wait!!! It’s hard right?

@MaLkReT 3 жыл бұрын

@@onlyqualityfootball1924 you will be able to manage :)

@johnconner9400 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we could hike naked on that trail there should be places where people can hike naked and really enjoy nature feeling the sun on your skin in the fresh air wow that would be much better in LA

@drunkensessions 4 жыл бұрын

Did you make it down before sunset?!

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! There were still a bunch of people and cars when we drove out. I have heard that they shut it close to sunset though so I didn't want to chance it.

@3939michele 4 жыл бұрын

What were all those locks on the fence. What's the story behind them?

@BradFresh21 3 жыл бұрын

Couples do it to signify their relationship and make a memory. There is a famous bridge in France or Italy that does this as well.

@miahmarieeeeee 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Kobe Legends never die

@yackawaytube Жыл бұрын

I've read that people are getting robbed and cars are broken into these days. A sign of the time

@_httpantwon 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get I get in Front of the sign though?

@tanyashavelle1703 3 жыл бұрын

Been 2 the sign about 4 times. That side road lets you get the typical tourist photo where it looks like you’re standing next to the sign from the side. The other route up the paved road gets you above the sign. Can’t get in front.

@AlexJCornell 4 жыл бұрын

It’s my turn! 🇺🇸❤️

@zayn6059 2 жыл бұрын

Gta

@G.Photogirl 4 жыл бұрын

All of that white stuff you see at the caves was some irresponsible film crew that filmed there and never cleaned up afterwards! 🤬

@californiathroughmylens 4 жыл бұрын

Aww that is a bummer they didn't clean up after themselves, thanks for letting me know

@brettcameratraveler 4 жыл бұрын

I meet so many tourists everyday and it's all like they were given the same very short, uninspired list. Go look at a sign in Hollywood, take Instagram picture under the street lights at LACMA (but don't actually go in the museum and look at the art), etc. It's like everyone took off work, traveled around half way around the world, spent thousands of dollars and then after all that...gave themselves a another job - Take the exact same uninspired Instagram pictures as everyone else and then leave and go back home to work. --- LA is the creative capital of the entire World. Be creative here. Write your own story.

@sterlingmarshel6299 4 жыл бұрын

Brett Cameratraveler I guess not everyone can be as great as you. We will try better 😂

@brettcameratraveler 4 жыл бұрын

@@sterlingmarshel6299 Wait. Why would I want other to copy me? That's the exact opposite of the point I was trying to make - Why not be yourself