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Franklin Canyon -Hastain Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Running trail in Beverly Hills, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Franklin Canyon -Hastain Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
2.3-mile loop trail on a mountainous, chaparral-lined fire road, with city & clear-day ocean views.
What runners say about Franklin Canyon -Hastain Trailhead
“Franklin Canyon’s Hastain Trailhead offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, gentle climbs, and well-marked paths.”
“Franklin Canyon’s Hastain Trailhead offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, gentle climbs, and well-marked paths.”
“I've been hiking this trail for well over a decade and the peaceful natural wonder just keeps getting eroded away more and more.”
Really easy trail, could do with your family! Free parking and it’s a pretty quiet area. Also has a nice picnic area at the start - toilets are pretty good too!
This is a cute little trail. We parked at the Tree People parking lot and walked down to the trailhead. The reservoir was cute and I believe this is where they shot the Andy Griffith Show intro
Nice and pretty trail. Takes less than an hour to finish the trail. Great for taking a walk away from the city.
Great quick local hike. Not usually too crowded during the week. Slightly more crowded on weekends, as expected. Fellow hikers are respectful and offer a friendly smile. There are also some great side trails to explore. It's really a shame that the developers are destroying the top of the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Franklin Canyon’s Hastain Trailhead offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, gentle climbs, and well-marked paths.”
“Franklin Canyon’s Hastain Trailhead offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, gentle climbs, and well-marked paths.”
“I've been hiking this trail for well over a decade and the peaceful natural wonder just keeps getting eroded away more and more.”
“At the highest point, the views are excellent, with the park and reservoir surrounded by Beverly Hills homes.”
“Franklin Canyon’s Hastain Trailhead offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, gentle climbs, and well-marked paths.”
Plan your run at Franklin Canyon -Hastain Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemrca.ca.gov
- Phone(310) 858-7272
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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