Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, Joy, via Sycamore ~ Intermediate Hike

Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson Monument (picture). This modified out and back hike is about 7 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Weather should be a mild 72* by the end, so we can leave at the usual 9:00am time.
The hike drops down into Sycamore Canyon, across the bridge, then follow the stream along Upper Sycamore for a few small water crossings, to the "Big Oak Tree" intersection. We then climb Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, we'll catch a glimpse of Mount Baldy in the distance to our east. At the upper end we’ll visit the the Danielson Monument. We return retracing our path to the Oak Tree along the creek, up to the grasslands and chaparral, returning to the parking lot.
The monument is dedicated to Richard Danielson, the person who donated much of the land for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNMRA).

NOTE: Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines:

https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list
No "Plus Ones" on this hike
Plan on completing the entire hike at an intermediate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
No dogs allowed.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.

There are no "Plus One's" on this hike.

All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.