This trail provides access from the Beverly Drive area down into Franklin Canyon. No parking on Franklin Drive. If you need parking, use the Franklin Ranch Trailhead at the south end of Franklin Canyon via Lake Drive. The trail connects to Hastain Fire Road, as well as other trails in Franklin Canyon Park.

From Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, head north on N. Beverly Drive. At the end of the road, take a right onto Beverly Place, followed by a left onto Franklin Canyon Drive, and then a sharp right onto Lake Drive. The parking lot is on the left.