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Summary: This is a great family outing along the sycamore shaded Big Sycamore Canyon. Starting from Satwiwa Cultural Center, the trail is all downhill to the ocean, ending at Sycamore campground in Pt Mugu State Park. As you head down into the canyon, you have a spectacular view of Old Boney Mountain. You will need to two cars to pull this off, leaving one at the beach (the hikes end-point), and the other taking you back to the hikes starting point. A number of spots along the trail have picnic benches and restrooms. The first 3 miles are paved, with the balance of the route on a relatively smooth dirt fire road. On a bike, you can almost coast all the way to the ocean! A great stopping point for lunch is at the Danielson Ranch group camp, about 3 miles into the hike. Trailhead: From Highway 101/Ventura Freeway in Newbury Park, exit on Wendy Drive. Drive 2.5 miles south to Lynn Road and turn right. Continue a mile or so, then just past Reino road turn left into Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Park on the left side of the road. (Lat:34.15322 Lon:-118.96565) Trail Guides for Big Sycamore Canyon: On The Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara by Cathy Philipp (Cathy Philipp Publishing) Day Hikes in Ventura County California by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Recreation Area - 805-370-2300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/26/2008 i was wondering about the drive from the starting point at the top to the ending point at the beach, how far is it and is it a fairly easy road. My elderly dad will be dropping us off and meeting up with us at the beach. i need to give him exact directions. thank you
Reviewed by NewHiker on 6/26/2008 I was wondering if it is a fairly easy drive and also how far drive from the starting point at the top, to the ending point at the beach..........My elderly dad is planning to drop us off and drive the car to the beach for us......I need to give him exact directions....thank you
Reviewed by NewHiker on 6/26/2008 I was wondering if it is a fairly easy drive and also how far drive from the starting point at the top, to the ending point at the beach..........My elderly dad is planning to drop us off and drive the car to the beach for us......I need to give him exact directions....thank you
Reviewed by NewHiker on 6/26/2008 I was wondering if it is a fairly easy drive and also how far drive from the starting point at the top, to the ending point at the beach..........My elderly dad is planning to drop us off and drive the car to the beach for us......I need to give him exact directions....thank you 
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/9/2008 Love this hike and have done the hike starting on the Lynn road and leaving one car at the beach numerous times. Few weeks ago my friends & I hiked the entire 16 miles. Although we had a great time, I can't say we'll be doing that again anytime soon...
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/28/2008 very asome 
Reviewed by Sarah on 2/17/2008 If you start at the beach side of this hike, there are numerous trails besides the one listed above. Some friends and I hiked the "Scenic Trail" and it was one of the best hikes I've been on in a while.
Reviewed by Jennifer on 10/30/2007 All National Park sites in the Santa Monica Mountains are open. Please enjoy them safely! For more info: http://www.nps.gov/samo Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Ventura County Hiking, Ventura County Trails, Ventura County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||