Photos:: L.A. WALKS: Veer off-course to enjoy Wilson Golf Course greens

A golfer gets ready to swing at Griffith Park. Walkers and runners can take in the greens on a pedestrian lane that circles the course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

A bird rests on a birdhouse along the path.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Carols Pico, from left, Ismael Favela and Ricardo Menjivar run on the pathway at Griffith Park. A left turn at the T intersection will lead to thicker woods.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

An abundance of trees, including eucalyptus and oak, can be found along the course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Trees give off welcome shade at the Wilson Golf Course, where coyote and deer sometimes visit.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Monge Carlos runs along the pathway at Griffith Park.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Anna Josenhaus, left, and Diana Faust walk under a canopy of eucalyptus trees.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

The split-rail fence along the pathway is actually made of shaped concrete.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Signs warn pedestrians and runners on the pathway next to the golf course.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

John Marshall does abdominal exercises at the workout station at Griffith Park. You can end your run or walk at this station, which brings you back to the beginning of the pathway.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)