Sycamore Canyon 9 miler from Satwiwa

Come join me for an afternoon 9ish mile exercise hike and an optional snack share.
This time we will start in the parking lot to walk a portion of the Sycamore Canyon fire road, which is very scenic year round and eventually loop around to Danielson Campground, take a snack break (15-20 minutes) where we can share some snacks/rest at the picnic tables then complete a loop to head back. It might be starting to be very green and beautiful at this time, but due to rains be prepared for mud puddles/minor water crossings?
We will be on pavement or gravel most of the way however I am going to take a side trail to make this a looped 9 mile hike (side trail some call Joanne's Route). So this hike is a few trails put together in a loop that I have hiked several times.

Distance: 9 miles (give or take) on Pavement and gravel road

Elevation Gain: about 600 ft

Difficulty: Intermediate hike due to pace and distance, but an experienced fast paced beginner or someone willing to go the distance should be able to do it too, please do not expect anyone to wait for you if you are slower and do not know the way. You can not get lost if you stick to the road.

Dogs: No

Restrooms: There is at parking lot and Andy Gump toilet mid hike

Water Fountain: No

Parking: This time since it is daylight we are parking at the far end of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. In case lot is full there is overflow parking, come early just in case to ensure your parking spot.

Trail: Out and back, pavement/fireroad this hike goes down at the beginning and up at the end

Sunset: 5:17pm The lot closes at Sunset so we really should be done before then at our pace (all the reason to be at intermediate pace).

Weather: Adverse Weather conditions will cancel the hike. Come prepared with a light layer in your pack in case you get chilly from all the sweat! (I usually get chilled on the way back and in April it might still be chilly the whole way).

Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes, poison oak, Mosquitoes may all be encountered on this hike, bug spray might be useful here, possibly due to recent winds and dry weather we won't encounter them this time.

It is always possible to slip and fall though the road is flat wear shoes with a good tread that you can wear on pavement or dirt (hiking or trail runners).

Bring: a personal snack or small snack to share, light layer and LOTS of H20 when it's hot (maybe 2L or more L if you sweat a lot). Bug spray if you think you need it.

Event will cancel if on the day of the hike less than two besides the leader is signed up or if Santa Ana winds kick up since I hate hiking in the wind.

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