For a short walk, circle the lake and head for the parking lot. For a longer walk, turn right down Franklin Canyon Drive, then bear left onto Lake Drive. 4.The adobe-style building at the bottom ...

Franklin Canyon is the exception ... The official Hastain Trail continues to the left, dropping back into the canyon where it reaches Lake Drive. On the opposite side, look for the Discovery ...

To get there, enter Franklin Canyon from either end of the park (Beverly Hills or the Valley) and head south at Lake Drive. Two trailheads and parking areas are available on the left side.

Ever heard of Heavenly Pond or Franklin Canyon Lake? Both are part of a serene canyon not far from Southern California’s urban edge. Here’s a chance to explore the area -- and learn how to ...