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Elephant Hill

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The picture itself is not close to enough to illustrate the true beauty of this view. The view is a 360 degrees view stretching from Downtown Los Angeles to the Sierra Madre Mountains.

The name 'Elephant Hill' comes from the shape created by the trails leading to the summit. From an aerial view, the trails depict an elephant. Not only is this a great viewpoint, but it's a great hiking trail as well! We definitely recommend visiting Elephant Hill over the weekend with your friends or even your dog (if you have one) and go for a nice stroll. The best part about this hike is the accessibility. Differing from our other viewpoints it is closer to Los Angeles than the Pasadena area, offering our readers in the highland park area to enjoy a great viewpoint as well! Also, parking is easy; right in front of the trail head you can find a plethora of parking spots and the neighbors are extremely friendly and festive.

Last time we visited Elephant Hill we heard Mexican music coming from the distance. We walked down the hill and decided to investigate. What we found was a huge Latino fair with promotional booths, carnival rides, and tasty food! Point is, the neighborhood around Elephant Hill is really lively and you'll be sure to have a great time. So, what are you waiting for? Start the engine click on the address and zoom over!


Elephant Hill Los Angeles, CA, 90032
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