Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop - Gentler Intermediate

This hike starts at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, goes down to the bridge on Sycamore Canyon asphalt, but then turns up the canyon alongside Upper Sycamore Creek. Along the way, we'll be in the shade of Boney Mountain while we climb, doing a handful of easy water crossings and finding a number of wildflowers along the way. We'll get to the Old Boney Trail, and climb back up and out, taking a few detours along the way.

It is about 5 miles with an elevation loss and gain of approximately 800’-1000’
If you want a little more distance, you're welcome to take the short excursion to the waterfall, but there's more poison oak there.

If the weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 90s before 11 am, this hike will be canceled. Please check Thursday morning before you drive over.
Directions**:** Take 101 Freeway to Lynn Road. Go south 5.5 miles to the wood and stone archway for Rancho Sierra Vista, and drive all the way in to the restrooms (the innermost parking lot).

Please review the guidelines (guidelines) to join our hikes.
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:

• Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list.
• Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike at a moderate pace, or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
• No "Plus Ones" or dogs on Weekday Trailblazer hikes.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY - PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY
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 and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.