Hike Franklin Point

Three and a half mile meander through wild willow, hooker’s primrose, bush lupine, and sandy dunes. Enjoy spectacular views of Pigeon Point and Año Nuevo Island. If the wind is down, this hike offers great potential for whale watching. Take a break at the halfway point to observe passing California Sea Lions as well as the site of the 1864 wreck of the ship Sir John Franklin .

To reach the trail, follow Rossi Road to the north end of the campground, making a left down Eucalyptus Camp. Take the road at the north side of the loop towards the ocean, crossing Highway 1 and meeting the trailhead at the State Parks sign. Follow the path left through the dunes and marshy zone. At the beach, head left towards Franklin Point. The hike will follow the cable guard rails along Atkinson Bluff towards Whitehouse Creek and Costanoa, ending at the meeting of Rossi Road and Highway 1. It’s a beauty.