Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 1
Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 2
Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 3
Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 4
Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 5
Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr - Image 6

Photo 1 / 6

Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 13% in Los Angeles

25 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore the LA River’s history and hidden city staircases on a 4.4-mile Los Angeles hike with stories of ecology, architecture, and more.

About this tour

Trade the usual Los Angeles sightseeing route for a 4.4-mile walk along the LA River and a climb up tucked-away city staircases. This 3-hour Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike reveals a side of the city many visitors miss.

As you explore, hear stories connecting the river’s history with transportation, ecology, urban planning, architecture, and local culture. The route combines riverside scenery with hills and staircases, offering an active way to see how different parts of Los Angeles fit together. Bottled water is included, and public transportation options are available nearby.

The hike requires moderate fitness and the ability to walk up and down several hills and staircases. There are no restrooms along the route, so use the facilities at the meeting point before setting off. Meet in the covered building by the restrooms. Choose this Los Angeles River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike for an off-the-beaten-path look at the city on foot.

Highlights

  • Explore a little-seen stretch of the Los Angeles River
  • Climb hidden stairs and hills on a 4.4-mile route
  • Discover stories of local history, ecology, and architecture

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

What reviewers mention

Themes that come up most in this tour's reviews.

Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • The 4.4-mile hike includes hills and staircases
  • No restrooms are available along the route; use the restrooms at the meeting point
  • Meet in the covered building by the restrooms
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours and covers a 4.4-mile hike.

How strenuous is the hike?

Travelers should have moderate fitness and be able to walk up and down several hills and staircases.

Are there restrooms along the route?

No. Please use the restrooms at the meeting point before the tour.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in the covered building by the restrooms.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Los Angeles
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 13% in Los Angeles means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Los Angeles by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Los Angeles

How many tours in Los Angeles have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

More Day Hikes in Los Angeles

from $45

on Viator · GetYourGuide

Check availability