Hastain Trail

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.

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.