Vehicular Access to the Hollyridge Trailhead Ends Tuesday, March 25th
In response to the tourist gridlock at the end of Beachwood Drive, the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks will begin construction tomorrow on a wrought iron gate at the northern end of Beachwood Drive, where Griffith Park begins. When the project is completed in 6-8 weeks, pedestrians will have access to the Hollyridge Trail between sunrise and sunset. However, no vehicles will be allowed past the gate, with the exception of Rec and Parks vehicles and those of visitors to Sunset Ranch.
For those who wonder why this measure is necessary, here's a link to a video shot by Tjardus Greidanus a block above Beachwood Village one Saturday:
https://vimeo.com/83534213
Update, April 13, 2017: The Beachwood Drive gate is now closed to pedestrian access