Ranger Ted
Ranger Ted
5
Hiking & Camping ToursPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
Full view

About
Ranger Ted is a certified California Naturalist and leads hikes for people of all ages and all abilities in greater Los Angeles. He leads walks to the Hollywood sign and throughout Griffith Park to the Observatory. He provides free nature journals and first aid kits to every participant under 12 years old. He also designs specific trips tailored to each group.
Similar Experiences
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
12
Very good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
PauloAmore
Aberdeen, UK139 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Ted is a cool guy. He took time to gel with my kids and looked after us on the hike. He carried water, snacks and first aid PLUS got the pictures we wanted.
The hike was a highlight of our trip.
Next year we hope to go on a guided camp in a national park with Ted.
The hike was a highlight of our trip.
Next year we hope to go on a guided camp in a national park with Ted.
Written July 11, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laurie H
Minneapolis, MN4 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Ranger Ted was an incredible guide for our group to the back of the Hollywood sign. He has so much knowledge of the area, the history and the wildlife. We learned so much! He made the hike fun and very informative. An added bonus was his ability to set up and take amazing photos of our group. Definitely a vacation to remember!
Written August 15, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dan A
Chicago, IL3 contributions
Apr 2017 • Business
Ted is very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed up some amazing views in Malibu that I would of never known of.
Written April 14, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
leswal66
Boston, MA2 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We had a an amazing hike up to the Hollywood Sign with Ranger Ted. Great workout and beautiful views. Ted is knowledgable about the city as well as the natural surroundings. He has great ideas for hikes all around Southern California and can handle all ages and levels of fitness. Highly recommend!
Written April 9, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
vacationneverends
Los Angeles1 contribution
Mar 2017 • Solo
First off, Ranger Ted is an expert guide and naturalist who not only makes hikes fun, but adds great information about the surrounding environment without sounding scripted. I purchased the 3 hike package and each day is well thought out and very enjoyable.
Ted's personality and his enthusiasm for the outdoors is what made this event special and made me feel like it was a personalized experience.
Taking a journal to a park is something I have never done before. I found it a great way to reconnect with nature. Iconic, is what I call the hike above the Hollywood sign. I've lived in Los Angeles for years and never knew you could get up near the sign. And Point Dume and Zuma is just beautiful. I decided to try this trip to do the things in my own back yard that I would never have explored on my own.
Ranger Ted has created a unique outing that captures another side of Los Angeles that is unexpected and truly memorable.
Ted's personality and his enthusiasm for the outdoors is what made this event special and made me feel like it was a personalized experience.
Taking a journal to a park is something I have never done before. I found it a great way to reconnect with nature. Iconic, is what I call the hike above the Hollywood sign. I've lived in Los Angeles for years and never knew you could get up near the sign. And Point Dume and Zuma is just beautiful. I decided to try this trip to do the things in my own back yard that I would never have explored on my own.
Ranger Ted has created a unique outing that captures another side of Los Angeles that is unexpected and truly memorable.
Written April 7, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SlaterFred
6 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
We have gone on several hikes with Ted as well as had him advise us on some hikes we did ourselves. He is incredibly patient and so thorough with the information. He guides hikes at your specific level. We have had several different fitness levels in our group and he made it work so that everyone was able to enjoy the experience at their level. He in so knowledgeable about the areas we have been in which was fantastic for my 12 year old son who wants answers to everything he sees. And he is great with the littles as he he has littles himself. I wish I could do the painted ladder hike in PS together which we always threaten to you but timing has never worked out. Thanks for everything Ted!
Written April 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
tbjcpa
Slidell, LA21 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Ranger Ted guided our family of 4 including a 12yr old and an 18yr old on a hike to the Hollywood sign. Ted gave us valuable information prior to the hike to ensure successful completion. This was our second hike and Ted was very patient, as we had to take a few breaks during our hike. Along the way to the rear and front views of the Hollywood sign, he led us to beautiful sights of the city and to the tree of wisdom. We really enjoyed the hike and appreciated Ted's guidance. We would definitely recommend Ranger Ted as a guide and would contact Ted, if ever in the area again for future hikes.
Written May 29, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RonDV
Sacramento, CA1 contribution
Oct 2016 • Family
Ranger Ted has a ton of enthusiasm, knowledge and humor. He is very thorough in his prep and customizes the walk for your group. He was great with my kids. Totally worth it!
Written May 21, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Craig H
2 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
I can't recommend Ranger Ted enough. He took me on a lovely tour of the Hollywood sign. On the way I discovered vantage spots that I didn't know existed and I've been hiking around LA for years. He was informative, helpful and most importantly lots of fun.
Written May 1, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
scc
3 contributions
Jul 2019
We booked a hike with Ted with the goal of getting as close to the Hollywood sign as legally allowed. He was very responsive via email and provided us with lots of options to customize the hike for our small group. He did a great job keeping the hike interesting for an 11 & 14 year old who are not fond of walking - let alone hiking uphill in the heat for hours. He also recommended the best coffee shop for us to refuel at & celebrate our successful hike. So glad we didn't attempt the trail on our own. I think Ranger Ted is the perfect choice for a guided hike.
Written July 24, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.