RSV and Upper Sycamore Canyon Through The Back Door - Gentler, 5.1 / 725 feet

NOTE UNUSUAL STARTING LOCATION!

We will start our hike at the neighborhood trailhead at Pinehill and Potrero in Newbury Park. See written instructions; parking is not permitted on Potrero, so you'll have to find spots on Pinehill or Greenwood Street.

Our lopsided lollipop hike will pass by our usual RSV parking spot, descend to the bridge, and climb up and out of the canyon along the Upper Sycamore Creek trail. We'll turn left at Danielson Fire Road, cross the meadow back to the Satwiwa Interpretive Center, and return to the cars on a slightly different route.

I pre-hiked this route on 8/3/25 and found that the climb & descent is only 725 feet, ~500 less than GaiaGPS initially led me to believe.

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

• 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 ~2.5 miles per hour, or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
• Please bring water. Parts of this hike are exposed.
• No dogs allowed.

Directions to the Trailhead

• Exit 101 at Lynn Road and drive 4.4 miles southwest. Turn left onto Reino Road, go 0.2 miles, then right onto Potrero (yes, it's confusing; another part of Lynn Road turns into Potrero; this is different!).
• You'll see a drainage canal on your right; continue 0.5 miles to Pinehill and find a place to park.

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.