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Chapter four of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the trail of Elysian Park via Wildflower trail, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This 2.8 miles path is paved with yellow wild flowers and presents good view for joggers. Groves of ficus, oak, and sycamore trees are found here and the entire track is sunny all the year-round. On weekends, it is full of picnicking families and nature lovers.

Chapter 22 of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trial which passes through Arroyo Seco and Gabrielino in Los Angeles, California. This five mile hike is mostly moderate and begins along a paved service road with industrial views of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It also passes through a wide stream, several picnic areas, thick groves of oak and sycamore and big-leaf maple trees.

Chapter 11 of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the trail of Runyon canyon, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This 3.6 miles path is termed as strenuous among hikers and is known as a peaceful place in the middle of the city. It offers a panoramic view of the city, mountains, and distant Pacific Ocean surrounded by wild chaparral. The trail is popular with dog owners and local residents.

Chapter eight of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Griffith Park via Charlie Turner trail, Los Angeles, California for hikers. Also known as the Mount Hollywood Trail, this popular 3-mile track begins at the Griffith Observatory and leads to a viewpoint with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Los Angeles basin. The trail is termed as difficult for hikers and is mostly sunny.

Chapter seven of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Griffith Park via Bronson Cave, Los Angeles, California for hikers. It is the largest municipal park in the U.S. and offers a walk along cliffs offering good views of the Los Angeles basin and the Hollywood Hills. This 1.8 miles track is sunny round the year and is termed as strenous for hikers.

Chapter five of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the trail of Franklin Canyon via Cross Mountain, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This 4.2 miles track offers views of water, wild chaparral, birds etc. and presents moderate difficulty level for hikers. The road is paved but dirt filled and leads to scenic views of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one on locator map showing hiking places in and around Los Angeles, California, one on the local weather and another on the first aid kit to be taken along while going for hiking.

Chapter one of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Baldwin Hills, California for hikers seeking health benefits. The trail which was earlier an oil-field is accessible and well-maintained. There are weed-covered hills in south and also a state-funded Baldwin Hills Conservancy which offers a good view of the entire area. The length of the track is two miles and the trial is easy.

Chapter two of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Debs Park, Los Angeles, California for hikers.This 282-acre hillside between Chinatown and South Pasadena is dominated by native plants, flowers and wildlife and trail is well-maintained. More than 130 species of native and visiting birds like red-tailed hawk and goldfinch can be found here. Access is free and the park is open daily.

The article lists the places suitable for hiking in and around Los Angeles, California including Griffith Park, Debs Park and Wildwood Park.

Chapter 12 of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Arroyo Sequit trail, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This 2.2 trail offers low-profile trail off Mulholl and western Santa Monica Mountains crosses an open meadow, then merges in and out of a gorge with a view of a variety of wildflowers each spring. The path is covered with dirt and difficulty level is moderate.

Chapter three of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the trail of Elysian Park via Angels Point to Bishops Canyon, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This three miles trail presents moderate difficulty level and leads to a recreation area with beautiful view of Dodger Stadium and the San Gabriel Mountains. The path is a mix of paved road dotted with evergreen trees and offers good view for bird watchers.

Chapter nine of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the hiking trail of Griffith Park via Hollyridge Trail, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This 2.6 miles track offers a good views of the Hollywood sign and chaparral-covered hills. It is lined by Griffith Observatory and the road is well-paved lined with dirt path.

Chapter six of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles: Including Ventura and Orange Counties" is presented. It offers information on the trail of Griffith Park via Amir garden, Los Angeles, California for hikers. This steep but manageable one mile path leads past green hills and a large water tower to a two-acre oasis of palm trees, ferns, succulents, and other native plants and flowers. The path is filled with dust and presents moderate difficulty level for hikers.

In this article the author offers suggestions for hikers who plan to go for hiking in California via downtown Los Angeles, Griffith Park, Hollywood and Baldwin Hills. He informs that the trail is well-maintained and accessible filled with sagebrush and prickly pear cactus. It is also a good place for family outing as it is dotted with picnic areas and children's playgrounds. The trail also offers a good view of other places including Hollywood Hills, Autumn's Peak, and Palos Verdes Peninsula.

A map of Los Angeles, California is presented with information on places meant for hiking.