Franklin Ridge Trail - Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline
| Type: |
Day Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total): |
2.4 miles / 3.9 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
350 feet / 107 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
400 feet / 122 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
750 feet / 229 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Ocean Views
- Scenic Views
|
| Difficulty: |
Intermediate |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ |
| Nearby Town: |
Martinez, California, United States |
Starting from Nejedly staging area follow the fire road up and to the North/Northwest. At the top of the ridge link up with the Franklin Ridge loop trail and follow the loop to the right. Return to Nejedly staging area via the Hulet Hornbeck trail. From atop Franklin Ridge along the Franklin Ridge Loop Trail and the California Riding and Hiking Trail, the horizon is pierced by the peaks of Mt. Tamalpais to the west and Mt. Diablo to the east. Looking south from this high point are the ridges of Briones and Las Trampas regional parks.
