Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensFranco Ranch Loop Trail
Walnut Creek
Catch a glimpse of Mt. Diablo from this easy loop that connects to the Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge trail network. The climb up Franco Ridge Trail rewards you with views of downtown Walnut Creek and Highway 24 before the path mellows into a scenic ramble.
Scenic ridge views
Mt. Diablo vistas
Steep switchback climb
Trail running favorite
Tips
🐍"Beware of Rattlers"
🏃steep switchback up, gentle loop back
🌄clear-day views from the ridge top
Franco Ranch Loop Trail
Walnut Creek
Parks & GardensParks & GardensCatch a glimpse of Mt. Diablo from this easy loop that connects to the Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge trail network. The climb up Franco Ridge Trail rewards you with views of downtown Walnut Creek and Highway 24 before the path mellows into a scenic ramble.
Scenic ridge views
Mt. Diablo vistas
Steep switchback climb
Trail running favorite
Tips
🐍"Beware of Rattlers"
🏃steep switchback up, gentle loop back
🌄clear-day views from the ridge top