This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "1,000 Hikes in So Cal". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Sycamore Canyon is one of the three hikes I was able to highlight in Diamond Bar. Since each are short, I did them all in one day in order to round out a nice hiking day. This hike was the shortest of the three while also having its own distinctive personality.
Pleasant Strolling.
It sits in a lush canyon with its rim ringed with homes. However, once on foot on the canyon floor, it feels like a secluded canyon out in the wild. Well, part of the time, anyway. The trail parallels a creek in an oak woodland before elevating to a junction. A sharp left leads to the top of the park high point.
On the summit loop.
A small loop path encircles the high point while featuring some picnic tables. The loop feels a bit like a victory stroll after completing the short climb.
Returning to the canyon floor.
Afterwards, I returned into the canyon and spent a little extra time getting close up looks at the creek before concluding the hike and heading to the next destination on the day.
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