Running Clubs in Los Feliz

Los Feliz sits at the base of Griffith Park, making it the natural gateway between flat urban running and the extensive trail network above. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets, classic architecture, and easy access to Vermont Canyon trails give runners a wide range of options in a compact area.

Vermont Canyon is the most popular running approach into Griffith Park from Los Feliz — the paved road climbs steadily toward the Greek Theatre and Griffith Observatory, with a mix of road shoulder and sidewalk. For a flatter option, the residential streets around Hillhurst Ave and Franklin Ave provide quiet, shaded running with views of the hills above. Los Feliz Village along Vermont Ave is a popular pre- and post-run destination, with coffee shops and restaurants within a few blocks of the park entrance. Runners looking for distance can connect Los Feliz routes with the main Griffith Park trail system, adding as many miles and as much elevation as they want. Several running clubs in the area stage from the Vermont Ave park entrance or from the Greek Theatre parking area. Free street parking is available on Fern Dell Drive and the surrounding residential blocks, though it fills up on weekends.