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2.1 miles
Distance
436 ft
Climb
-437 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
176 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
615 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-55.9%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
4,783 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Franklin Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline
    Martinez, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    East Bay Regional Park District

Straight up fire road climbing.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Franklin Ridge Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 20, 2026
Mar 7, 2024 @ 6:47pm
Mar 7, 2024
 Heavy mud in the shady spot.
Nov 1, 2020 @ 6:45am
Nov 1, 2020
Aug 3, 2020 @ 3:33pm
Aug 3, 2020
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on Aug 20, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      javierochoa
      Exactly what it says it is. Fire road. Cattle grazing. Road is rough but wide. Pretty views at the top. Push up a couple of places super steep. Brought my dog had him leashed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Franklin Ridge Loop located?
      Franklin Ridge Loop is located in Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline, Martinez, California, United States. It is part of the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.01334, -122.15495.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Franklin Ridge Loop?
      Franklin Ridge Loop has 436 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 437 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 176 ft to 615 ft.
      ▼ Is Franklin Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
      Franklin Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Franklin Ridge Loop?
      Franklin Ridge Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Franklin Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Franklin Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Franklin Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Franklin Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Franklin Ridge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Franklin Ridge Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Franklin Ridge Loop?
      Franklin Ridge Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 180 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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