A 2-mile out-and-back hike that explores the northernmost section of Mission Trails and offers views of nearby peaks
Of the more than 60 miles of trails in Mission Trails Regional Park, those at West Sycamore may be less likely to be on your radar than some of the park’s more popular routes, such as up Cowles Mountain and the Grasslands Loop.
Rolling hills make up most of the terrain, and much of the roughly 2-mile out-and-back hike was flat and easy. There were, however, a few steep sections that could be categorized as moderate-to-strenuous hiking. All the while, hikers are surrounded byThe hike offers big views of nearby mountains, including Iron Mountain and Mount Woodson in the distance, but the trail experience itself on a warm September afternoon was subpar.
There are several trailheads for West Sycamore, but I began at the one on Stonebridge Parkway. There is a large parking lot here, along with a portable toilet and an information kiosk. I started along the wide trail on the northern side of the lot.The trail meanders for about half a mile before coming to the first hill. About halfway up, hikers will see a path on the left, the Stonebridge Connector Trail, marked with a sign. I took the 0.
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