Beaudry Loop Hike

It was a wonderful experience and a good workout

This is a really nice hike if you live nearby and are looking to get outside for something quick and easy. As an avid hiker, I’d definitely label this a beginner hike. The sort of thing you could probably bring your grandmother on. You are on a fire road the entire time, so you never get a real sense of being on a dirt trail or too far from civilization. If you are looking for that true connection to the wilderness, it may be tough to find it here.
You will find a well marked road which is completely easy to follow, tons of wildflowers, a cool breeze at times, pockets of sunshine depending on the day/​time/​weather, decent 360 views of the LA/​SFV area.
The trail was not crowded at all which is really one of the big pros here. It’s a little under 6 miles which feels more like a neighborhood stroll to me, but a nice way to get some fresh air and vitamin D.
No permits required for parking on the street at the trailhead.
The entire hike took us less than the Hamilton soundtrack to get through, so it’s definitely what I would sum up as short and sweet.
As always don’t forget your sunscreen, water is always a good idea (although I didn’t drink very much), a snack isn’t a terrible idea but for this distance it’s not likely you’ll need much.

Love this hike. It’s easy to get to and the views are beautiful. Early in the morning is always a good time. You can find parking and it’s not too hot.

Pretty fun hike! I would say this hike is considered intermediate because of the inclines. If you start on the North Beaudry it’s not as bad, but looping back around the downhills can be strenuous on your calves and toes because you’ll be pretty slanted down for almost the whole way back.
The entrance of the hike is right in the middle of residential homes, it’s like a slanted opening with a fence. And then u walk in and see the yellow chained gate, which u can just walk around. A little farther ahead you’ll see the signs for north and south, go North if you want an easier hike less incline going in and go South if u want a more intense work out.
When you walked about 2.5 miles in, that’s about half way, there’s another fork. One way leads upwards to the mountain more, you want to go down. So from the North road, make a left. And from the South road, make a right. That way you’ll just loop around.
Overall fun relaxing hike, go when it’s not too hot. Love the scenery and views of Glendale freeway/​houses and also hazy downtown LA. There are more than one picture spot as you do the hike, so don’t think you missed Kodiak spots once you walk pass. It was also kind of cool you get to see the radio towers right up close. I think one was the Kroq one. Enjoy!

Do this hike a lot, lovely views!
Protip: Northside is more lush with plants
and for a better workout go up the south side and come down from the north, which also makes it easier on the joints!

I went to this gorgeous place on a Saturday morning with my husband and our two dogs. There is street parking only. We took the north way on our way up to the towers. The view is amazing. We took the south trail to come down. The hike took 3 hours, but it was very fun. I recommend this place to anybody who is looking for trails that offer good views of the city.

Off of Country Club Drive in Glendale. Path is easy to find. Starts out with a pretty good incline and doesn’t really let up till you reach the top. Mostly exposed fire road. Best to come early morning or early evening. Only saw a couple hikers. Were more bikers. Footing is good. Path down is very comfortable on the knees and all. Overall a good workout with little impact. Views are pretty cool too!

Awesome hike. Make sure to explore the peaks at the top to find the best views. No mysteries on this one straight up straight down, wide fire road for most of the way.

The Beaudry Loop is wide fire road that gets pretty steep that can take 3 – 4 hours (depending on your cardiovascular fitness and the number of breaks you take) and has a steady incline and very little shade. So, if you are fair skinned, bring water, sun screen/​block, and something to munch while you hike. It’s not a really tough hike for seasoned hikers, but for those of us who do not hike much, prepare for a good cardio workout and soreness then next day.
On a clear day without too much heat, the views along the way to the top and especially at the top near the radio tower of downtown L.A. Glendale, and La Cananda are worth the effort.
Because the fire rood is in a residential area, parking is plentiful and free.
Watch out for mountain bikers and dog poop!

Since my husband and I have hiked more strenuous hikes in the past month, this hike was relatively easy. Not hike-​bragging. There’s a long & constant incline (if you take the left at the fork) and a steeper incline (if you take the right at the fork). The length and incline remind me of the hike to the Hollywood sign so if you like that one but wish there were a lot less people and horse poop, do this one instead. The views are just as good and there’s more greenery. Parking is a lot easier too.
Edit: If my two inactive shih tzus can do it, you can too.

This 6-​mile hike will take you through the Verdugo Mountains. It’s not a strenuous hike, but there is plenty of incline that will make you break a sweat. The views are so serene and you’ll be able to spy on the residents of Glendale and La Canada. The trail doesn’t offer any shade so hydrate before/​during, wear sunscreen and a hat. Street parking is available. Happy Hiking!

If you are a beginning hiker or you haven’t hike in a long time, be ready for a long and hard cardio workout. I went hiking with a group of friends to start the new year and although this hike was closest to where I live and the Glendale/​Burbank/​La Crescenta views were worth the hike, it was not easy.
The Beaudry Loop Hike is a 6 mile trail that loops around the Verdugo Mountains, splitting up between the North and South Beaudry Motorway.
Getting to the hike site was pretty easy and free. Residential parking was the way to go. Our group of 6 went on a midweek morning hike that lasted for 3.5 hours. At the time, a majority of clouds appeared in the sky, so we barely had any sunlight throughout our hike until the very end when we were going downhill to finish our hike. FYI: bring sunblock to protect your skin despite of the cloudy weather.
When you arrive in the hiking area, just follow the road until you see the North and South Beaudry Motorway split. I forgot which road we went to first but the trail was easy since it had little incline going uphill until we reached a difficult part of the hike where the incline was at its steepest (check out picture). I had to take several breaks to recover from my cardio workout. During the hike, we took pictures of the beautiful views of Glendale with Downtown LA in the far in the background. When we reached one of the highest points of the hike, the Burbank view can be seen, which was awesome for selfies, pictures, videos, a long break, etc. We had to still go uphill until we reached the Radio Tower and then started the other route to go downhill. From there, we passed by a fantastic view of La Crescenta and other views before we ended back where we started.
Overall, I really enjoyed the Beaudry Loop hike despite of that one difficult incline. It was amazing to go hiking with friends on a trail people barely go to.
Tips: bring lots of water, sunblock, protein bar, fruits, and something to munch on during this long hike.

Fun and easy hike in the Verdugo mountains. We hiked around 1pm, and there was plenty of parking on the residential streets. No Adventure Pass necessary! It was also easy to navigate the hike and there were plenty of signs. My group and I weren’t tired after walking halfway through the loop so we explored some of the other connecting trails before finishing the loop. In all our group walked around 8 miles. Remember to keep an eye out for mountain bikers! There are also amazing views of downtown LA, Glendale, and Burbank once you reach the top!

I go biking here every Sunday. It’s great for hiking or mountain biking. The trails from brand park, stough canyon, Latuna canyon and verdugo park all meet at the top

I consider myself an experienced hiker and have a hard time finding local trails that challenge me and have light traffic. This is now a favorite.
I took the South Loop which was a constant incline for almost 3 miles coming in at a 1388ft gain. There is little shade so wear sunscreen and don’t come mid day. I didn’t see a single person until the last mile when a bike scared the crap out of me when he flew by.
Overall decent local challenging trail. From gate to gate 6.26 mi in 1:23. Use this map as a guide. Very easy to find.

This hike is 5.8 miles round trip with 1,400′ elevation gain/​loss.
The trail is a wide, smooth, dirt fire road with minimal rock under foot. On the ascent, the hike has areas where it is fairly steep, but overall it’s not a killer hike. There is no real shade, as you will be exposed to the elements the entire route, so I would avoid this hike during the height of the summer.
Once you get close to the summit at the towers, there is a landing which offers picturesque views. I would advise to stop and take pictures here. Then continue on to the towers. Once you reach them, follow the trail to the right and you will continue to descend steadily until you reach your destination.
parking — free street parking in the residential area at the beginning of the trail

I’ll keep it short and sweet…
Expect to hike for quite some time if you’re planning to reach the top. I would avoid hiking this trail on a hot day as there will be open areas where the heat will beam down. Also, take plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Other than that, you’ll get a great but distant view of LA’s northern most end and the surrounding cities of La Cañada, Glendale, and a few others.

The Beaudry Loop Hike is one my favorite hikes in the Verdugo Mountains because there’s plenty of places to soak up the view once you get to the top.
STATISTICS FOR THE TRAIL:
5.5 Miles for this lollipop shaped hike on fire roads.
1,500 feet gain and loss.
Time: Approximately 3 ½ hours
DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAIL:
It’s right up the street from Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. From Canada Blvd heading north turn left on Santa Maria and an immediate right on Country Club Drive. Turn left on Beaudry Bouelvard and go to the end. The trail starts right where Beaudry Boulevard meets Beaudry Terrace. There’s plenty of parking along this residential street.
TRAIL INFO:
I recommend doing the loop in a clockwise rotation so you would take Beaudry South when you get to the sign that shows both. There’s lots of shade if you start early. Once you get to the top you will see a tower to your left. This is at the top of Mt. Thom. I like going up there and walking along the fence to the little plateau. There is a rock that has some graffiti on it that you can take a photo on.
Then head north toward the cluster of transmission towers, but before you get there you’ll see a trail that goes to the left and up to a big slab of concrete. This is a great place to take a break or have a picnic. I really want to come up here at sunset one day because I haven’t done that yet. I bet the view of the lights in the city would be amazing. Anyone want to go? Maybe I’ll plan a group hike to do this in the near future.
After your break head toward the transmission towers just north of the slab. If you walk along the fence to the south of the towers you will find the marker for Tongva Peak. See my photo. This is also a nice place to take a little break and there’s one place to sit down for a couple people. The thing that can be a little annoying to me is some people think the marker is a bench so they’ll sit on that and then other hikers can’t see it.
To get back to the north part of the look keep heading north past the transmission towers and you will see the fire road heading downhill about a ¼ mile north of the towers.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
— Bring water.
— Bring something to eat. It’s nice to have a little picnic when you get to the top.
— Wear sunscreen and a hat.
VERDUGO MOUNTAINS INFO:
If you feel energetic you can continue hiking west on Verdugo Motorway to the rest of the peaks in the Verdugo Mountains before heading back down. You could also leave a friend’s car somewhere else in case you want to go down the other side and not come back up.
There are many other fire roads and trails that will take you to the top of the Verdugo Mountains such as:
— Las Flores Motorway Trail (Glendale)
— Whiting Woods (Glendale/​La Crescenta)
— Brand Park (Glendale) — This would be a good one to leave a car at Beaudry Blvd.
— La Tuna Canyon Trail (Tujunga right off the 210 Freeway)
— Wildwood Canyon (Burbank)
— Stough Canyon Nature Center (Burbank)

I came here on a Tuesday morning around 10am. It had rained the night before, and this is supposed to be one of the better post-​rain hikes in LA (according to their website).
The trail was fairly deserted, although there was evidence of humans with dogs having been there. It blows my mind why people don’t clean up after their dogs… But, anyway, I ran into just a few hikers and cyclists along the way. The 6 mile hike took me about two and a half hours, and a good half of it was uphill. Being fairly out of shape, this left me pretty sore the next day. If you’re a seasoned hiker, I’m sure the amount of ice and Advil you’ll need will be minimal.
Overall the hike was pretty smooth although the trail wasn’t very well marked, and there were several forks in it. I started on the north trail, and took the left fork anytime I came to one. This eventually brought me back to where I started. There’s also plenty of parking in the area as this fire road is in a residential area.

Last Saturday I went on a night hike at this hiking trail with a group of 30 people and absolutely loved it. I was able to see the sunset over the horizon and the view of smoggy DTLA before the sun went down. :(
What to bring for night hike: Bring at least 3 liters of water, flashlight, a light jacket, and maybe a snack to enjoy when you are at the top.
Location: Take the CA-​2 or Glendale Blvd. north into Glendale. If you’re taking the 2, exit at Mountain Street and turn left. In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Verdugo Road, which becomes Canada Blvd. In 1.8 miles, take a left at the light onto Country Club Drive, and follow this road for 0.4 miles before taking a left onto Beaudry Blvd. Drive another 0.4 miles to where the road makes a sharp right hand turn on a steep incline. You’ll see a flood control near the trail head.
Distance/​Trail Type: 6 miles loop trail with a elevation gain of 1368ft. For the most part, you’ll be on a fire road that is a car length wide that takes you to the top. You can either take Beaudry S or Beaudry N first. At times, it can be steep. So take your time and enjoy.
Duration: Roughly 3 hours at a steady pace.
Recommendation: I would recommend taking Beaudry South first. You’ll see the lights of DTLA and the surrounding residential area. It’s a wonderful view to relax and get away from your daily stresses for a bit.