Fern Dell Nature Trail

Category: Park in Los Angeles, California

Address: Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Phone: +13236665046

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Nicholas McLaughlin

Jun 17, 2022

Fern Dell is absolutely gorgeous - it is such a nice calming, shady, lush location to walk around and get a break from the hustle and bustle of LA. There are mini waterfalls, fish, turtles and birds. Parking is free and is either on the street side or there areparking spots near the trailhead, The Trails Cafe. Near the Trails cafe/playground there are portable toilets. From here there is easy access to the Observatory via hiking or driving.

Bubba Love_

Apr 23, 2022

Great place to take the kids. Its FREE! Nice place to cool off when its hot. The lower trail has a nice stream with fish, crawdads, frogs and plants. The park side has plenty of places to have a picnic. Playgrounds and BBQ spots a little bit up the hill. Farther up is where you can hike all the way to Griffith Observatory. Lots of street parking until its busy and it gets really busy. Not many places with water features in LA, this is one of the best.

Ambar B Capoor

Mar 21, 2022

A good trail for someone wanting to get back into hiking after a long break. Starts off very easy and progressively gets a little bit harder, nothing strenuous, but just enough to get your heart pumping. Beautiful views all the way, though no shade so pick your time correctly. There are water fountains at the Observatory. There is a nice viewing platform about 5 minutes before you get to the Observatory that has great views of LA and on a clear day, after the rain you can see all the way to the ocean. Wear hiking shoes because the trail is gravelly and you could slip, twist your ankle or worse your knee on the way down. Trust me, you don't want that. Have a beautiful hike and leave no trace, stay on the path! Please click the 👍🏾if you liked this review and follow me for more reviews! Thank you.

Alina Royse

Jan 26, 2022

It's a pretty nice park, however it barely has any ferns. A quiet place, has a few benches, a small stream running through.

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Questions & Answers

It says they close at 10 is it true?

Natasha Sampay | Aug 22, 2020
Sai Raj Kappari | Aug 22, 2020

It closes at Sunset.

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Does it cost money

Gabriela Hernandez | Aug 22, 2021
Mr. Walton | Aug 22, 2021

No it's free, must wear a mask.

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Is it wheelchair accessible?

Itzabby _236 | Aug 22, 2021
Ronald Berger (AstrologyNewsReport) | Aug 22, 2021

Yes, there is a curb at the beginning. Not sure if the curb is cut for a wheelchair. But the rest of the trail is paved and Fairly Flat, except at the top end.

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Where can you park if you want to walk the trail?

Ellie M | Aug 22, 2021
Nieves Garduño | Aug 22, 2021

On ferndale dr., or even there are spaces on Los Feliz ave.

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Are dogs allow in the trail?

lisset martinez | Aug 22, 2020
Tarita | Aug 22, 2020

On a leash. Yes!

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Can you bring bikes?

kay | Aug 23, 2019
Sean G. Rosenstock | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, you may

Do they close the gate at sunset and open it back in sunrise? Is there anyone managing the place?

abluee 22 | Aug 22, 2021
Steve Gonzalez | Aug 22, 2021

Close at sundown open sun up got to get there early cuz parking goes fast

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how is parking?

Ellie M | Aug 22, 2021
Billy Harwood | Aug 22, 2021

Go early. Busy on weekends. Steet parking is nearby and EZ if you're lucky.

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is the restaurant at the end of the trail open

Doris Sandrick | Aug 22, 2021
Gabbstar M | Aug 22, 2021

The trails cafe closes at 2pm

Is it bike friendly? Mi kids would like to use their bikes.

Karina Mendoza | Aug 22, 2021
Omar Kuns | Aug 22, 2021

It gets crowded, I wouldn't bike there with kids

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Are the trail open for hiking during blm protest??

Doris Ventura | Aug 22, 2020
uziel jimenez | Aug 22, 2020

Good to know they opened it again!

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How long is the parking?

Karelly Dorado | Aug 23, 2019
Sergey | Aug 23, 2019

Sunrise to sunset.

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Is there parking?

R Lee | Aug 23, 2019
J C | Aug 23, 2019

Parking is on the street.

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Is it Dog friendly?

Yesenia Lopez | Aug 23, 2019
Brian Calderon | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, if on a leash

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Is the dell wheelchair accessible?

Leticia Mitchell | Aug 23, 2018
Thomas Scoville | Aug 23, 2018

There are no stairs and there are smooth ramps over the stream Crossings. So technically yes. But it's mostly a decomposed Granite surface. If it has been raining, it will be a slushy muddy ride. Sometimes there are puddles.

Can I access ferndell via vermont or weatern avenue?

Setsu Nagatoshi | Aug 23, 2018
Thomas Scoville | Aug 23, 2018

Yes. Western Avenue. If you take Western all the way to its furthest point North it makes a right hand turn and becomes Los Feliz Boulevard. You only have to travel a hundred yards on Los Feliz Boulevard and then there is the entrance to Fern Dell.

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