Glassell Park
This four mile hilly route is more of hike than a walk. It features stairs, hills, trails, and amazing views. If you time it right you can grab a drink at Verdugo Bar (opens 5pm weekdays, noon weekends) at the end. Before you go - This is a challenging route with many hills. Some are quite steep. A walking pole comes in handy. The only restroom is near the start at the rec center (cleanliness varies). Yes, this is one of the stairways you'll climb. I didn't see any cats on my last visit so here's a picture of my cat, Bighetti.