Elyria Canyon Park

Tucked into the southwestern slope of Mount Washington, Elyria Canyon Park is a 35-acre nature park with a two mile network of gently sloped trails traversing through beautiful native hillside flora.

Saved from residential development by the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy, visitors can now walk through a thriving community of purple needlegrass, chaparral, grassland and sage scrub. This nature preserve is also home to one of the last remaining strands of Southern California's Black Walnut Trees in the region. Vistas at the top of the park offer impressive views of the Los Angeles River, the Griffith Observatory, and the greater city.

Explore this park in the winter to experience the bloom of the white Coyote Bush blossoms and the exceptional verdancy of the grassland.

DIRECTIONS TO START
CAR: The main entrance to the park is located off Wollam Street in Glassell Park. Exit off the 2 Freeway at San Fernando Road. Travel east on San Fernando Road to Division Street, turn left. Go to Wollam Street, turn right and continue to the end of the street and park in the dirt lot. Trailhead signs are posted.

WALKING DIRECTIONS
There are a number of trails that ascend and traverse the park along the hillside. Be sure to keep your eye out for the Southern California Black Walnut, one of the last remaining strands in the region.

NOTE: A restroom is located on the trail that begins at the Southern park entrance.

NEARBY PARKS
Rio de Los Angeles State Park
A former freight switching facility, the Rio de Los Angeles State Park now offers a serene opportunity for visitors to enjoy walking trails and native plants along the soft bottom portion of the Los Angeles River plus a series of sports amenities such as soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and more.
1900 San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA.

DINING
King Taco
A quality fast food establishment, King Taco has been feeding Angelinos with a craving for carne asada, carnitas, burritos, and, of course, tacos, since it started operating out of a converted ice cream truck in 1974.
1118 Cypress Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 223-2595

Patra's Charbroiled Burgers
Home of Jamie Oliver's Revolution Burger, Patra's offers healthy fast food alternatives as well as huge burgers on crisp whole wheat buns and dynamite chili cheese fries. Plus, receive a free burger on your birthday with valid ID!
2319 North San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-9944