Franklin Ridge Trail - Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline - Hiking trail near Martinez, California, United States - Description

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.

To Reach the Nejedly Staging Area: From Hwy. 4 in Martinez, exit at Alhambra Ave. and turn north into Martinez. In downtown Martinez, turn left onto Escobar Street, drive three blocks and turn right onto
Talbart Street. Drive three blocks again and bear left onto Carquinez Scenic Drive. Drive to the Nejedly Staging Area entrance on the left.