Big Sycamore Canyon
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We continue our Satwiwa Adventure Series with a Big Sycamore Canyon/Blue Canyon/Old Boney trails loop. This will be about a 10 mile hike with moderate elevation gain (hence the early start).
Satwiwa" means"the bluffs" in the language of the Chumash, and it was the name of a village that once stood on the banks of a small stream in this corner of the Santa Monica Mountains. The property became part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in 1980; before that it was known as Rancho Sierra Vista, the name bestowed upon it by rancher Carl Beal, who had acquired it in 1937. It was originally part of the 48,672 acre Rancho El Conejo land grant deeded to former soldiers by the king of Spain.
Directions to Trailhead: Take the 101 to Wendy Dr. Newbury Park. Exit Wendy Dr and turn lsouth to the end at Potrero Rd. Park in the dirt lot on Potrero.
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks and a camera.
(Note: as of this writing the predicted high temp = 74 degrees, 15 degrees cooler than the Valley high of 89)