Located in the westernmost portion of the Preserve, just south of Rose Hills Memorial Park, Sycamore Canyon boasts a perennial creek and large riparian trees along the meandering Sycamore Canyon Trail. At the terminus of the trail, hikers may continue to Rattlesnake Ridge Trail via the strenuous Rattlesnake Ridge Switchback connection, a minimally managed footpath.
A printable map of trails in the area is available by clicking here. Due to the varied topography and presence of water, the canyon is home to a variety of plant communities and wildlife such as mule deer, bobcats, several species of bats, and California toads. It is an especially good bird watching area, with regular sightings of the regionally significant coastal cactus wren and federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher, as well as seasonally migrating bird species. Because of the presence of ecologically sensitive resources, Sycamore Canyon Trail is only open to hiking (dogs, horseback riding, and bicycles are not allowed). The trail can be accessed via a gated trailhead on Workman Mill Road featuring both onsite and roadside parking and a restroom. Please bring your own water.
