Franklin Canyon, Beverly Hills
Sunday, January 26, 2025
11:00 AM: Day Activities Planning Meeting
12:00 PM: Potluck Picnic
1:00 PM: Hike moderate 5 miles round trip to Lower Franklin Canyon
This is a great place for a quick jaunt to be completely surrounded by nature, right in the exact geographical center point of Los Angeles. Franklin Canyon Park has been frequently featured in television and film. The opening scene of The Andy Griffith Show with Andy and Opie and their fishing poles; it wasn’t shot in North Carolina but right here in Beverly Hills. Remember, On Golden Pond, it was one of many movies using this location.
This quarterly meeting will be a brainstorming session for day activities: hikes, urban outings, social events, museums, etc. Bring your ideas and hopefully we can pencil those into the 2025 calendar. Let’s get ready for great hiking this spring. Volunteers are needed to lead, co-lead, and support. If you would like to share and/or discuss your ideas before the meeting please contact one of our day activities coordinators: Pamela Wegner or John Blasco.
After the potluck we will walk around the small lake, hike to the top of Inspiration Point, and continue to lower Franklin Canyon. On clear days there are views of the Pacific and Century City. The hike takes the Hastain and Chaparral Trails, a Moderate 4-5 miles round trip. Of course you have the option to skip the hike and relax at the picnic tables.
Directions: Franklin Canyon Park Main Parking Lot
Park in the upper main lot near the Sooky Goldman Nature Center. Don’t get a $175 ticket! STOP at all stop signs. They have cameras.
Bring: Yummy potluck item, your own drinks, water, hat, hiking shoes and perhaps poles etc. Optional picnic blanket or chair in case all the picnic tables are occupied.
Other Considerations:
- We recommend you read our suggested 10 essential items to bring - click here.
- Rain Cancels and will be rescheduled for February 2, 2025.
- For other questions, contact Russell Hammerl
Health Problems/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.
