Consider the Lilies....(of the Canyon) Traditional Geocache
campyc: sorry for the delay. It's archived now.
Consider the Lilies....(of the Canyon)
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4.5 mi loop through Upper Big Sycamore Canyon in Pt Mugu State Park (start the hike at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Santa Monica Mts NRA) to find a hanging decon container; lousy GPS reception so do take the description.
This is a lovely hike, either as a cardio workout or an enjoyable family outing; children would enjoy this hike, as long as it's not too hot.
Rattlers are common here so do be watchful.
Park in main lot for Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa; turn onto entry road from Lynn Rd at Via Goleta.
Several trails head out from the Satwiwa Visitor Center (.5 mi from parking lot). Head S/E and you'll see the correct approach. You will drop down into the canyon, turn right (west) near Shandi's Cache, and after finding this one and others on this route, end at the paved road at the bottom of a steep grade, near a bridge and outhouse. Turn right (N/E) and hike back up the hill on the pavement - watch out for maurading mountain bikers.
You can also go in reverse (start by hiking down the paved road and turning left (S/E) at the outhouse/bridge) and going up-canyon.
I thought with all the rain this year the Humboldt lilies would be spectacular, but they were actually few and far between and pretty puny. Blig's attached photo, however, gives them the star quality they deserve. The scarlet larkspur, however, was startlingly beautiful!
Sorry, neither dogs or bikes are legal.
SPOILER: Check the laurel sumac where the water carrier meets the wood, approx 10' north of trail. Poison oak on the left (west), cache on the right(east).
Cache includes maps of Pt Mugu SP and flower seeds
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Lhc, V tvyqrq vg!