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Franklin Canyon
Length: 2.3 miles round
trip
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Rising steadily on a fire road through a chaparral covered slope, you
will arrive at an overlook offering views of the lower canyon, west Los
Angeles and, on a clear day, the Pacific Ocean. From here the Hastain Trail
drops down to a single track trail to the lawn at the Ranch Area next to the
old Doheny house.
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Directions:
Sooky Goldman Nature Center Upper Franklin Canyon:
From Ventura Fwy (101), drive 2.5 miles south on Coldwater Canyon Ave. At
intersection with Mulholland Dr. and Franklin Canyon Dr. (directly across
from Coldwater Canyon Park), turn right on Franklin Canyon Dr. Travel 0.5
mile and turn left at sign for Wm. O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. Park in lot
on left next to nature center. Note: To go to Franklin Canyon Ranch,
continue south on the reservoir road & Franklin Canyon Dr. Turn left on Lake
Dr.
Lower Franklin Canyon:
From Sunset Blvd., turn left at Beverly Dr. Continue on Beverly Dr. by
veering left at "to Coldwater Cyn Dr" sign and turn left (look for Beverly
Hills Fire Station #2) at intersection with Coldwater Cyn Dr. Turn right on
Franklin Cyn Dr. Drive 1 mile and turn right on Lake Dr. Park at main lot at
end of road. Note: To go to Upper Franklin Cyn, continue north on Franklin
Cyn Dr., past Lake Dr. Turn right at sign for Wm O. Douglas Outdoor
Classroom. Drive north to reach nature center.
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