

The trail to Bronson Caves gently ascends about 100 feet in about a third of a mile, passing by mustard yellow and witch’s hair orange among other chaparral familiars. No winged mammals cling to the walls today, but the corridors are still plenty spooky, and the entertainment industry continues to use them in suitable productions. Hollywood used the area for more than 100 film and television projects, from The Lone Ranger to Star Trek.īronson’s most prominent starring role was as the entrance to the Batcave during the 1960s Batman series. Their function went well beyond granite extraction. Your destination is Bronson Caves, which are actually man-made quarry tunnels from the early 1900s. The hike is short but the journey deep when you explore Hollywood history through hidden holes in the western end of Griffith Park.
