Franklin Canyon

"It was good to find a new trail, at least new for me since it's been open to the public since 2010. As part of the John Muir Land Trust (and not East Bay Regional Parks), the trail is just south..."

"I would characterize at least 70% of this hike as a walk through the grass. Thankfully, the grass was dry and there were no random potholes to trip in. we did have torrential rain yesterday, so..."

"The Sobrante Ridge Regional Reserve is a somewhat barren and dry hiking area that is appropriately named because it sits on the ridge above El Sobrante. To the north is Pinole Valley Park, to..."