Discovery Trail
A compact natural-surface loop through black walnut woodland on the floor of Franklin Canyon.
- Distance
- 0.3 mi · Loop
- Time
- 15 min
- Surface
- Natural trail
- Grade / hills
- 79 ft gain on County map; numeric grade not published
Start
Lake Drive staging area, Franklin Canyon Park
Directions
Route
- Begin at the Lake Drive staging area inside Franklin Canyon Park.
- Follow the named Discovery Trail loop through the black walnut woodland, staying on the loop where connectors branch.
- Complete the circuit back at the Lake Drive staging area.
Good to know
MRCA currently calls this 0.3 miles round trip, while Los Angeles County's recent quick guide maps a 0.47-mile loop with 79 feet of gain. This record uses the shorter MRCA figure and does not hide the conflict. Neither agency publishes numeric grade, cross-slope, width, step, or complete junction measurements. Check posted emergency, red-flag, rain, gate, and road conditions before leaving.