LA Adventure: Hike to Dodger Stadium
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
I have always been told that it is a pain in the *** to get to Dodger Stadium from the Metro Gold Line. I learned today that this is simply not true. The actual trip is quick and simple, you will walk a little under a mile from the Chinatown Station to the gate but it is far from impossible. Full disclosure: The original route that I planned and took from Google Maps did sent us the long way around because Google and Yahoo both do not see the Walking Bridge that we found on the way back. I am going to first show how to get there using the short route that we discovered on my way back to the Gold Line station.
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Starting In Union Station
We start at Los Angeles Union Station where we pick up the Gold Line heading North towards Sierra Madre Villa Station. Take the train one stop and Get out at the Chinatown Station
While in Chinatown
We stopped to get some grub. If you are not in a hurry it is worth taking a small detour to get a boba and something to give you the engergy you will need for the next 3/4 of a mile 
For boba we stopped at
Lolicup
for boba and we got some delicious Chicken pies at
Okay back on track
Walk down College street to Yale and make a right. You will eventually see a Walking bridge
just past the Moytel
a place that looks shady in a really cool way.
Cross the Walking Bridge and you will end up on Stadium Way
Make a right and start walking. You will pass a street named “Lookout” and some homes before finding the Dodger Stadium driveway on your left.
Welcome to Dodger stadium!
I am amazed at how difficult it was to find a easy route to Dodger Stadium. Keep in mind that stadium way and the Dodger Stadium driveway are not pedestrian friendly. I would be careful of cars and travel in a group at night. Parts of this trip is through some areas that can get sketchy at night.
Bonus Features
As promised, here are some of the interesting sights from the long route that Google Maps gave me.
Entering Chinatown from Hill Street
The non Walking Bridge way up Stadium Way
The 110 Freeway from the Stadium Way overpass
I love this tunnel.
Downtown from Stadium Way
This always reminds me of The Shield
Always make sure the stadium is open before you hike
Bring something to eat
We had Brown Rice cakes and Ginger from Dave’s Gourmet Korean Food
I will definitely be doing this trip again