Eaton Canyon

This is the most recent trail that I went on and I absolutely adored the experience! Though the hike up was incredibly difficult, it all became worth it in the end (as always, with these hidden trails). My suggestions would be bring LOTS OF WATER, and extremely comfortable shoes that you wouldn't mind destroying, because they will get dirty and very wet once you reach the stream. For directions to Eaton Canyon, you can go to this website. Once you get there, park in the parking lot and make sure to stay on the original path! You will see many signs warning you to stay on the path because some of the short cuts contain poisonous plants and rattlesnakes. You will reach THIS sign, and when you do, follow the directions of the waterfall. You will come across a seemingly large OPEN lot, but just continue walking through it, and remain walking on your left side until you come across another sign that looks likee this. When you reach this sign, you should keep on heading straight. There will be a bridge, DON'T CROSS IT. Instead, go to the path on your left side, it heads downwards. Once you are down there, continue on your way. The path has many rocks, random streams, and hardly any solid ground. It's difficult, but it is well worth the struggle to the end!

Stough Canyon

I actually recently visited Stough Canyon for the first time this week, since I don't usually go to hiking trails in Burbank city. However, I came across quite a few amazing trails in this city, heading up towards a very well-known restaurant called "Castaway". Stough Canyon is not as secluded as I would have liked, but in reality, there are very few "secluded" hiking trails left in Los Angeles, considering they've all been taken over by the city, and regulated upon. Stough Canyon is located at 2300 Walnut Avenue, in Burbank (91501). This is an extremely basic trail that simply goes up one way, leading to a few benches at the top that allow you to sit and enjoy the city view. Though I don't like to spend much time in my city (Glendale, which is practically neighbors with Burbank), I do admit that the views around here are amazing! Regardless of it being day or night, you can always count on a beautiful view, especially when you're looking for a simple walking trail rather than a difficult hiking trail. Stough Canyon is the perfect place to go for something simple, especially if you enjoy bike riding up and down smooth trails. I don't really suggest this trail if you're not from around the area, mostly because it's nothing SPECTACULAR and I don't think it would be worth more than a 10 or 15 minute drive. However, if you happen to go at all, make sure to go at night time (with a flashlight!) and check it out. Here's a picture right here.

Chantry Flats

This is one of my absolute favorite hiking trails in all of Los Angeles! It seems to be the most underrated, but it also goes by other names, it just depends where you come from (some call this place "hermit falls"). This canyon is located in the city of Santa Anita. In order to get to it, you must take the 210 Freeway (East of Pasadena). You will then exit off of Santa Anita Avenue and head out North (you'll basically be going in the directions towards the mountains). The hike to this trail is amazing, and it isn't too complicated to follow. However, I do suggest following the dirt roads rather than the rocky ones, because the rocky roads can be VERY DANGEROUS! Many of my friends have had their share of damage due to their decision of taking the "short cuts". It won't be much of a short cut if you just stay on the appropriate path, and you would arrive in one piece; no cuts or bruises. There is also much shade on the way there, so you won't be dying of heat as you would be in the usual type of hiking trail. The best part of this hike is the ending, of course, if you choose to continue to hike up to the Falls. The walk is just under 2 miles long, and you'll truly appreciate the beauty of it all in the end! The picture above shows the waterfall that you will see at the end of your hike, and the picture to my right is an image of the rocky trails. Some of them are avoidable, some aren't. Just be careful on your way there :)