Curse of Griffith Park Hike

The Curse of Griffith Park Hike

Brace yourself for a hike through the haunted trails of this historic park, with eerie tales of the curse, murder and mayhem, disease, dissaster, paranormal encounters, and mysterious happenings that have plagued Griffith Park for centuries.

Led by naturalist and outdoor educator Jason Wise (@jasonjourneyman on Instagram & Tiktok), this sunset into night hike takes us along a trail through time, while we also explore the spooky nature the park has to offer. Hopefully we'll be able to spy some bats, owls and spiders friends of the Halloween season.

We'll definitely meet our famous (or infamous) cast of characters (who may or may not still haunt the park) Don Antonio Feliz (how Los Feliz got it's name), his neice Petranilla Feliz (the drama queen), and of course the park namesake Col. Griffith J Griffith (who may or may not be an actual colonel).

This is the campfire ghost story of Los Angeles and Griffith Park's foundation, ghost stories you're definitely going to want to share with your friends this Halloween season.

Meet up location details will be sent shortly before the event.

The trail is largely a wide dirt fire road, 2 mile walk total with 250ft elevation change. It is accessible for most. If you have questions please ask so I can make sure the hike is accomodating. Kids and dogs welcome!

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Jason Wise (aka @jasonjourneyman) is a certified California naturalist, outdoor environmental educator, a native plant daddy, and prolific tree hugger with a Master's in Environmental Policy. He teaches about native and invasive plants, connected ecosystems, the ecological history of California, and how we can all leave it better.