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Directions to Franklin Canyon State Park

From the San Fernando Valley

From Ventura Freeway (101) to Coldwater exit. Drive 2.5 miles south. At intersection with Mulholland Drive and Franklin Canyon Drive (directly across from Tree People/Coldwater Canyon Park) turn right on Franklin Canyon Drive. Travel 0.5 miles into the park. Turn left at sign for William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. Park in lot and walk to the Nature Center.

From Beverly Hills

From Sunset Blvd, turn north on Beverly Drive. Continue on Beverly Drive by veering left at "to Coldwater Canyon Drive" sign. Look for Beverly Hills Fire Station # 2 (right hand-side) and turn left on Beverly Drive. Turn right on Franklin Canyon Drive. Drive one mile to Lake Drive intersection. Turn left to proceed to Upper Franklin or right to Lower Franklin.

Overview map

Upper Franklin nature trails

Lower Franklin nature trails