/ U.S. Department of the Interior National Recreation Area

A Sacred Place Two threads of local history intertwine to Sycamore Canyon. Follow all trail guidelines establish the identity of Rancho Sierra Vista/ by only biking or horseback riding on Satwiwa. Ranch structures and introduced designated trails. grasses represent centuries of the ranching era, while native plants reflect an environment Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa features the that Chumash Indians lived in for thousands Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture of years. Center (open on weekends from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Native Americans, representing The gentle slopes yield trails that picnickers, Native cultures from throughout the United hikers, bikers, and equestrians enjoy during States, lead workshops, presentations, every season. Trail and art shows throughout the year. Call descends from Satwiwa to the Pacific Ocean for information on accessible parking: along a historic Chumash trade route. 805-370-2301.

The Satwiwa Loop Trail is designated for The May 2013 Springs Fire burned much of hikers only, and meanders through an area State Park and portions of Rancho considered sacred by the Chumash. Keep an Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Whether recreating on eye out for deer and in the coastal sage foot, bike or horseback, be on the lookout for scrub, hawks and falcons soaring overhead, signs of plants, soil, and animals recovering and sweeping views of Boney Mountain and from the effects of this wildfire.

Information and Safety TRAIL ETIQUETTE Hikers should yield to WATER that comes from streams is not safe equestrians. Equestrians should communi- to drink due to possible contamination or the cate with passing hikers and bicyclists. Horses presence of the giardia protozoan. should not graze or leave the trail. Remove manure from parking areas. Bicyclists should FIRE is a year-round concern. During times of ride courteously and yield to hikers and eques- high fire danger, smoking and all fires are not trians; speed limit is 15 mph unless conditions permitted. require a slower speed. Bicyclists and eques- trians are allowed on designated trails only TRAIL CLOSURES will be in effect during (avoid social trails and fire lines). and following extreme weather or hazardous conditions. NATURAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES includ- ing rocks, plants, and animals are protected by PETS must be under control and on a leash, law and may not be collected or disturbed. Do not to exceed 6 feet, at all times. Pick up after not climb on structures. Weapons, nets, and your pet. Pets are not allowed on backcountry traps are not allowed in parklands. trails in .

BE PREPARED by taking water, food, flashlight, CAMPING is restricted to the Point Mugu State map, and first-aid supplies. Be alert for ticks, Park campgrounds only. bees, rattlesnakes, and poison oak.

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa FOR MORE INFORMATION Main entrance is at intersection of Santa Monica Mountains Lynn Road and Via Goleta. Interagency Visitor Center Newbury Park CA 91320 26876 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas CA 91302 The main parking area is open 805-370-2301 from 8:00 AM – sunset. www.nps.gov/samo

The Satwiwa Native American Culture EMERGENCIES Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Call 911. For a ranger, call Angeles Dispatch weekends. at 661-723-3620. 0 100 Meters 300 Meters To Highway 101

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Trail Information Big Sycamore Canyon Trail n 8.0 miles one Trail to the Waterfall n 1.5 miles one way; no Directions to main parking lot (open 8am way— Enjoy this trek from Rancho Sierra Vista/ bikes or pets—From the Big Sycamore Canyon to sunset): Ventura Freeway (101) to Lynn Satwiwa through Big Sycamore Canyon in Point Trail, travel east on Danielson Road. This trail Rd exit. Go south on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles Mugu State Park to the ocean. This is a multi- will descend into a canyon as you enter the to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left. Directions to Wendy Trailhead: Ventura use trail. Please exercise extreme caution when Boney Mountain State Wilderness. After you Freeway (101) to Wendy Dr exit. South on traveling on the steep hill, which leads from cross over a streambed, the trail ascends and Wendy Dr to dirt pullout at intersection Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa into Point Mugu then makes a sharp right turn. At this junction, with Potrero Rd. State Park. Be alert for occasional authorized take the narrow trail on the left. Follow this vehicles on the road. Pets are not allowed after narrow trail for 100 yards to the waterfall. Dogs l Easy the pavement ends. are not allowed on backcountry trails in Point n Moderate Mugu State Park. t Strenuous Satwiwa Loop Trail l 1.5 miles; no bikes, Much of Point Mugu State Park and no equestrians—Stroll through grasslands and Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail l Rancho Sierra Vista burned in the chaparral of the Satwiwa Native American 1.2 miles—The Juan Bautista de Anza National May 2013 Springs Fire. Please help the park recover by staying on trails and Indian Natural Area. The Natural Area was set Historic Trail preserves the story of the Anza following information on posted signs. aside for the preservation and celebration of expedition and trail, which extends 1,200 miles Native American cultures. from Nogales to San Francisco. While the his- toric trail extends north of our park property, a Wendy Trail l 1.2 miles—This multi-use trail section of the trail runs for 1.2 miles along our provides access to Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa own Wendy Trail. For more information, visit from the Wendy Drive Trailhead. A 1/2-mile www.nps.gov/juba long connector trail provides access to the Los Robles multi-use trail across Potrero Road.

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