As the holiday bustle settles and the city takes a quieter, more contemplative rhythm, there’s no better way to reclaim a sense of balance than on Los Angeles’s trails. From Malibu’s windswept coastal bluffs to the sun-dappled canyons of Griffith Park and the serene foothills of Altadena, these six hikes offer a restorative holiday weekend experience. Curated with care, they invite you to reconnect with the city’s varied landscapes and enjoy a moment of calm amid the season’s celebrations. In this guide, we present six Los Angeles trails for a restorative holiday weekend—perfect for those who value fresh air, sweeping views, and the quiet pleasure of being on the move. It’s an opportunity to work off the pumpkin pie, certainly, but more importantly, it invites you to discover—or rediscover—the city from a fresh perspective, whether walking or running the trails, with friends, family, or solo, and to savor Los Angeles’s luminous winter light and the quiet magic of the city’s holiday season.

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