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How to use the walking directions maps?
Download the free CalTopo app.

At your destination open the corresponding LA Transit to Trails page. Tap the map to open it in CalTopo.
Tap the target icon in the bottom right corner of the CalTopo map.

The icon will change to show a "lock" symbol. The map will center on your current location, indicated by a blue dot. The direction the top of your phone is facing will be indicated by a blue arrow.
Turn until the arrow is pointing along the dotted route, and walk in the direction of the arrow. The dot will move to show your current position.

Press and hold the locked target icon to turn off map centering.
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Why don't you just use Google maps for directions?
Google's walking directions are often wrong or absurdly complicated. (example: Driving directions vs Walking directions from a bus stop to the trailhead) The directions here and their corresponding CalTopo maps are created with transit hikers in mind by actually busing and walking to the trailheads. I try to keep them up-to-date by tracking transit agencies' changes and revisiting the trailheads.  Google directions are linked as well.
Can the hikes be searched by length/difficulty/etc?
Transit-accessible hikes near Los Angeles at AllTrails has all these same hikes in a nice searchable format.
Don't I need an Adventure Pass or State Parks Pass to hike in the mountains?
No. Passes are for vehicle parking at certain sites. You're not a vehicle. Go. Enjoy.  [Adventure Pass FAQ]
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