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Runyon Canyon Park
What People Are Saying About Runyon Canyon Park
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The View – Fido runs free while his two-legged companion enjoys a scenic cardio workout. The unique, dog-friendly exercise opportunity makes this city park popular with hikers and canines of all shapes and sizes. The rich and famous are apparently no less immune to the charms of their ecstatic, frolicking doggies, so be on the lookout for celebs in sweats, baseball caps and expensive sunglasses. – – The Appeal – The 134-acre park's main drag is a wide path snaking along the canyon floor, gradually ascending to the scenic point called Cloud's Rest. From Cloud's Rest,…
10/12/09
Great Hike
by glenn323
Runyon is a great workout if you really push yourself. The views are wonderful, especially at dusk. I go several times a week and love it.
There are a couple of downsides: the smell of dog crap, as others have pointed out, is strong especially at the park entrance. Also, several times I've encountered Pit Bulls and other vicious breeds running off-leash, which is against the law, although there's never anyone around to enforce it. I've heard of Pits attacking other dogs, but I have not witnessed this myself.
Another downside is the tremendous toll the Southern California drought has taken on the park. The trees and brush are basically dead.
Still, it's a great workout which is much more fun than the gym.
- Pros: Great exercise, terrific views of L.A.
- Cons: Smell of dog excrement
09/13/09
Pit Attacked My Dog In Runyon Park
by RoseT
Last Monday, I was walking my friend's dog,Nigel, in Runyon Canyon when a white pit named Caspar came running out of side trail (off leash) and brutally attacked Nigel. He sunk his teeth in his neck and wouldn't let go. Nigel is a gentle 25 lb Tibeten Terrier and no match for this monster. It was extremely violent. Several men tried to beat thedog off, to no avail. Finally, a Good Samaritan ran up the hill and pulled the pit's hind legs out from under him. We rushed Nigel to the hospital, but sadly, he died from his wounds 2 days later. The woman with the pit should never have allowed her pit off leash. What's worse is that she lied about it. She claimed it wasn't her dog and gave me false contact information. She said the dog belonged to Charles Holton at 661-753-3383 and the dog's name isCaspar. If anyone witnessed this and can give us information about the owners, please contact me at RoseT1869@gmail(dotcom).
Thanks.
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- Cons: Replace "moc" with dot com
09/12/09
Nice in the winter, not in the summer.
by mickjaggerz
I love to go hiking at Runyan when it's cool outside, and the air is cleaner.
In the summer it stinks. Sorry, but it's true. And there are some insects as well in the summer.
I prefer the beach in the summer.
- Pros: Exercise
- Cons: SMELL!
The Details on Runyon Canyon Park
Know Before You Go:
There's no running water at the top of the canyon. Carry enough bottled water for yourself and your panting pooch.
The Extras:
The off-leash portion of the trail--if you're starting at the southern entrance (Fuller Boulevard or Vista Street)--begins at the second gate. Until you reach that point, dogs must be on a leash.
Look Good:
Plastic bags are usually available at the park, but dog owners should always come prepared with a pooper scooper.
Fun Fact:
Star sightings include Sandra Bullock, Edward Norton and Jennifer Lopez.
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