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June 3, 2025
Hiking
The Franklin Trail is a shared-use trail with fantastic panoramic rolling hills and coastline views the entire way. It connects the Carpinteria valley floor to the Santa Ynez River and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners, so keep an eye out for others as you explore this beautiful area. The path runs through diverse terrain, including existing neighborhoods, a public high school campus, creek banks, avocado orchards, and a mountain with protected flora and fauna. Whether tackling a quick ascent or the full nearly 20-mile journey, this path is very scenic and well worth the trek.
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17
hikers
6.28km
01:50
170m
170m
Embark on an easy hike along the Franklin Trail to Frank's Bench, a route that guides you through changing landscapes. You will begin among lush avocado orchards before transitioning into…
Easy
5
hikers
9.64km
02:41
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Distance 810 m
Uphill 90 m
Downhill 10 m
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