Tag Archive for 'Point Mugu State Park'

Hiking Sycamore Canyon

null A pleasant loop through the low mountains and wide grasslands of northern Point Mugu State Park. This route features a seasonal waterfall, cabin ruins, and great spring wildflower blooms — and while I hiked just under 11 and a half miles, there are plenty of alternate, shorter routes.

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Sycamore Canyon Blooms

I hiked a big loop in and around Sycamore Canyon over the weekend, and was surprised to still see a very healthy amount of wildflowers dotting the landscape.

I’ll have a full write-up posted soon, but here’s a few flowers to whet your appetite until then.

Assuming, of course, that you eat flowers.

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Hiking La Jolla Canyon

null A beautiful hike in the coastal mountains. Phenomenal flower blooms in the spring, strong sun in the summer, and a small spring and waterfall (during wet years), the main attraction are large swaths of native California grassland — some of the last remaining unspoiled areas in the state. A well-traveled area with lots of trail options can make this area and easy couple of hours or a full day excursion.
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