Sycamore Ranch Preserve
Regional Map
Map of Sycamore Ranch
A : Starting at the Goodan Ranch staging area, Martha's Grove memorial trail descends through hills and canyons covered in coastal sage scrub to an oak grove once visited by Native Americans. This trial is moderate in difficulty and is a three-mile loop round trip.
B : Starting on the valley floor, reached form either the Martha's Grove trail or the dirt road, you make a two-mile loop around the southern half of Goodan Ranch, where you'll see historic barns built 60 years ago. This trail system crosses a perennial stream that is home to a variety of wildlife, including numerous colorful species of dragonflies and butterflies. Red-shouldered hawks and black-shouldered kites frequent the trees and meadows. this trail is an easy hike.
C : A firebreak along a ridge starting high up at the Sycamore Canyon staging area offers a rugged and steep two-mile drop down to the canyon south of Goodan Ranch. This difficult trail descends to corner of Sycamore Canyon, overlaps the Goodan Ranch Trail for 0.7 mile, and loops around back to the staging area. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended, as the surface consists of exposed river rock.
