That parking space is TOO far from my hike

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I know hiking in L.A. sounds like an oxymoron but there are a few small patches of nature scattered throughout the city.  Today was my first trip to Runyon Canyon, which apparently is the spot to hike in L.A.  I almost expected a red velvet rope at the gate.  Like all places in L.A., parking is an issue.  The only parking available is street parking and several of the nearby streets are permit parking only.  As the throngs of people converged a battle for available spots nearest the entrance ensued. People honking and speeding around cars trying to parallel park; cars backing up down the street hoping to grab a spot that opened up behind them.  All this…just to avoid having to walk too far to their hike.