This place should 6 stars if I could. Far and away exceeded all of my expectations. Easy access to the trail, plenty of parking in the community, no adventure pass required, cell signal throughout the hike for easy communications, beautiful beach scenery and lovely greenery. This hike doesnt offer many tall trees or shade but when I came in the afternoon a couple hours before sunset, it was absolutely perfect. With just enough sunshine for a clearly lit path, stunning sunset colors splashing over the mountainside leading to the ocean, it was an absolute joy for all my senses. Not to mention, extremely secluded and only passing a couple people for the 2 hours on the trail.

Switchback strait up the mountain with sweeping views of the coastline and orchards the entire way up and down the mountain...which also means shade shade on hot days. Enjoy!

Super fun but hot hike with little shade. A pleasant surprise ans dog friendly!

I love it. Its well kept up. Good for all levels. Its my Happy Place.

The bears were generally polite and well mannered.

Great local trail! Gets busy over the weekend so if you plan to ride it be sure to take a bell!

Fun hike in Carpenteria with great views of the ocean; can be very exposed to sun.

Always my favorite 16 miler

Great hike with amazing views.

Its a fun local trail

This is a terrific hike. There are multiple versions of this - its out and back, with multiple ups and downs, but obviously, you can turn around anytime. Parking is either at the official trailhead at the end of Meadow View Ln, or at Carp High School if its not in session. Either way, you walk a flat trail to get past all the farms, then start climbing. The full hike is about 5 miles with, as I said, multiple ups and downs. Go for it!

So nice place!!!

Great place to hike with amazing views.

Running trail is fun.. Steep, but fun!!

Is a good trail to hike or mountain bike

Franklin Trail is a great hike or run although it is a tough hike or run . The trail runs up behind Carpinteria High School, and I mean UP. 1250 up to the 3.2 mile sign. and another 1000 to the 5.2 mile sign and then another 800 to the end. The views are spectacular . The first part of the trail past the High School are single track switchbacks leading to the fire roads the rest of the way.

Excellent hike.... but only made to the 3 mile marker twice. Want to further next time ... always needing more time

Relaxing and beautiful..

Beautiful trail and never to crowded

Good workout climb for MTB

Love our trail, one bench at a time

I like hiking this trail at night

Nice views

Nice trail

Great views

Amazing

Great