Paint the sky, make it yours.

There’s a palm tree oasis in Griffith Park called Mount Hollywood. I took the trail the other day, and it really made for some gorgeous sunset photos. There are a couple of ways to get there depending on how much of a hike you feel like doing. We started out at the bottom and took the Western Canyon Trail which was a 4.8 mile trip that went right past Griffith Observatory. It also offers some nice views of Downtown LA, which are even better on a day after it rained because it clears out all the smog.

This is now one of my favorite Hollywood Hills hikes. It’s so much less crowded than the Hollywood sign, and you basically get all the same great views. It’s also dog approved!