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Ride the Mulholland Trail from Sunset Ranch for hour-long guided tours over Griffith Park ridgelines. Expect sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, downtown LA and the Pacific—ideal at sunrise or golden hour.
Ride the Mulholland Trail from Sunset Ranch for hour-long guided tours over Griffith Park ridgelines. Expect sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, downtown LA and the Pacific—ideal at sunrise or golden hour.
You crest a sun-warmed ridge and the city opens below: the Hollywood Sign perches on the skyline, the Pacific glints to the west, and the peaks to the north keep a slow watch. On horseback, the Mulholland Trail rewrites how Los Angeles is seen—closer, quieter, and edged by chaparral that sometimes seems to lean in to listen.
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Operated by Sunset Ranch Hollywood · Los Angeles, California
You crest a sun-warmed ridge and the city opens below: the Hollywood Sign perches on the skyline, the Pacific glints to the west, and the peaks to the north keep a slow watch. On horseback, the Mulholland Trail rewrites how Los Angeles is seen—closer, quieter, and edged by chaparral that sometimes seems to lean in to listen.
Griffith Park occupies roughly 5,000 acres of the eastern Santa Monica Mountains and carries layers of history: Indigenous Tongva use, Griffith J. Griffith’s 1896 gift of land, and decades of film-era rides and stables. The terrain here is sandstone ridges, clay draws, and scrub oak; geology and urban growth collide at the trailhead on Beachwood Drive beside Sunset Ranch Stables.
This guided, one-hour loop is straightforward: a mounted group ride on dirt singletrack and wide service roads with gentle climbs and panoramic viewpoints. Guides point out the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and downtown’s silhouette while keeping pace steady for riders of mixed experience. Helmets are provided; the operator enforces a 240 lb (108 kg) weight limit and recommends long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Expect sun, wind that pushes through the chaparral, and close-up views of the city’s edges. Aim for morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and softer light; midday can be hot and dusty. Bring water, a small camera, and patience—horses set the rhythm. The operator may cancel rides in poor weather; all sales are final. For first-timers, the experience is equal parts urban sightseeing and an introduction to the wild side of Los Angeles.
easy.
1 hour.
Light fitness; must be able to mount a horse and remain seated for 60 minutes.
Yes—there is a firm maximum weight of 240 lbs (108 kg) due to insurance and safety requirements.
Yes—helmets are provided and required for all riders on the tour.
Yes—the tour is designed for riders of mixed experience; guides maintain a steady pace and offer basic instructions.
The operator may cancel for poor weather; note that all sales are final and refunds are not issued for passenger cancellations.
Griffith Park was donated to Los Angeles in 1896 by Griffith J. Griffith and has since been a recreational backbone of the city; Sunset Ranch Stables has offered guided rides here for decades.
This urban-wildland is fire-prone and erosion-sensitive—stick to trails, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing native plants or wildlife.
Sunset Ranch Hollywood operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You crest a sun-warmed ridge and the city opens below: the Hollywood Sign perches on the skyline, the Pacific glints to the west, and the peaks to the north keep a slow watch. On horseback, the Mulholland Trail rewrites how Los Angeles is seen—closer, quieter, and edged by chaparral that sometimes seems to lean in to listen.
You crest a sun-warmed ridge and the city opens below: the Hollywood Sign perches on the skyline, the Pacific glints to the west, and the peaks to the north keep a slow watch. On horseback, the Mulholland Trail rewrites how Los Angeles is seen—closer, quieter, and edged by chaparral that sometimes seems to lean in to listen.
Griffith Park occupies roughly 5,000 acres of the eastern Santa Monica Mountains and carries layers of history: Indigenous Tongva use, Griffith J. Griffith’s 1896 gift of land, and decades of film-era rides and stables. The terrain here is sandstone ridges, clay draws, and scrub oak; geology and urban growth collide at the trailhead on Beachwood Drive beside Sunset Ranch Stables.
This guided, one-hour loop is straightforward: a mounted group ride on dirt singletrack and wide service roads with gentle climbs and panoramic viewpoints. Guides point out the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and downtown’s silhouette while keeping pace steady for riders of mixed experience. Helmets are provided; the operator enforces a 240 lb (108 kg) weight limit and recommends long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Expect sun, wind that pushes through the chaparral, and close-up views of the city’s edges. Aim for morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and softer light; midday can be hot and dusty. Bring water, a small camera, and patience—horses set the rhythm. The operator may cancel rides in poor weather; all sales are final. For first-timers, the experience is equal parts urban sightseeing and an introduction to the wild side of Los Angeles.