February 15, 2010 9:00 AM - 14 attended
Presidents' Day Hike: Sycamore & Serrano Canyon Loop
This Presidents' Day hike is about 10 miles with 1500 ft elevation gain
Here is the plan: From the Sycamore Campground parking lot we'll hike up Big Sycamore Canyon for about a mile and then head east on the Serrano trail into a densely wooded narrow canyon, with a lovely seasonal stream criss-crossing the trail numerous times, and abundant wildlife.
As we begin to gain elevation and the trail starts turning north a stunning vista of rolling grasslands set against the steep outlines of Boney Ridge begins to emerge. We will continue through Serrano Valley across the grasslands and up the Boney Ridge. We will take our snack break here on the western shoulder of Boney Mountain.
After our well-deserved break we'll hook up with the Old Boney trail and head down into Sycamore Canyon which gets its name form its abundance of giant sycamore trees lining its path and complete the loop after several stream crossings.
Bring hiking shoes you don't mind getting wet. Long pants are advisable.
I couldn't find an exact address for the point where we are meeting. If you go to the address posted then turn north on Sycamore Canyon Rd it will be on your left across from ranger station -- you can't miss it. Here is a Google link for the meeting place:
There is a day use fee for parking in the campground parking lot. I think its ten bucks -- credit/debit cards are accepted. There is some parking on PCH, but its not very close to trail head
After hike lunch and shenanigans will be at Neptune's Net by Yerba Buena Rd.
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Dean
If you are not going to be parking in the pay lot please arrive at least 20 minutes early. PCH parking is about 1/4 mile from trailhead
Posted February 14, 2010 at 8:23 PM -
A former member
So what does that make us? Chopped liver??
Posted February 14, 2010 at 9:12 PM -
Kathy
Wow, Larry! Really?! You better bring some yummy cookies to share now with all us uncool people. Better still, lunch is on Larry!
Posted February 14, 2010 at 9:21 PM -
Lynn
Larry, since you are buying everyone lunch, I think we should skip Neptunes Net and go to Gladstones!
Posted February 14, 2010 at 9:49 PM -
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A former member
Great pics of everyone! Nice meeting you today Colleen but stop asking such personal questions about me please. =) And yes Kathy, you're extremely sexist! LOL! Great seeing Nancy again! I luv ya Sky! And thanks Linda for giving Sky and me a lift back to our car! Smiles!
Posted February 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM -
A former member
Oh, and almost forgot, Mark and Sara are da homies! =)
Posted February 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM -
Linda
What a great day, meeting all of you and a wonderful hike too! I hope to do it again soon.
Posted February 15, 2010 at 5:54 PM -
Nancy
Thanks Dean for planning a hike today. What a gorgeous day to go hiking and drive along PCH! It was so nice to see everyone again. I can't wait for Spring break!! :)
Posted February 15, 2010 at 6:10 PM -
A former member
Now that was a COOL group :-)
Posted February 15, 2010 at 6:29 PM -
A former member
Uh so did you guys leave some people behind that had to be airlifted out?????
Posted February 16, 2010 at 8:45 AM -
Kathy
I agree with Mark...there were still a few cool people left on the hike! (I of course NOT being one of them as Ken's pictures sadly document.) And Larry did redeem himself by lending a hand to those of us lacking in coordination. Thanks for the hike, Dean!
Posted February 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM
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LynnWhat a beautiful day for a hike! Great trail and people to hike with. I had no idea that we did over 9 miles! Thanks Dean!
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It's going to be a warm day Monday and you will need more water than you have used on the last few hikes. Although I recommended long pants in the hike description, you should be ok with shorts. We will be doing some creek side hiking through riparian habitat and we may come across some poison oak. If you do wear shorts, be on the lookout for poison oak and stay on the trail. If you don?t know what poison oak looks like let me know and I will point it out ? if there is any.