Sycamore Canyon is one of our favorite hiking spots:

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Last weekend we took a nice hike up the "Scenic Trail" and the "fire road overlook trail".

It was a good hike with some nice views of the ocean and surrounding area.  However while hiking we saw:

A BEAUTIFUL GREEN VALLEY.  And so, our quest began.  On the return leg of the hike we noticed a trail that cut from the main fire road: "Serrano Valley   2.7mi".  My instinct told me that was our valley…

So, this Saturday we return, excited to find this thing of beauty… is it true that a green valley exists in socal?

So, take the 101 to Kannan to the 1 drive north for 8 miles (or so) and pull a u-turn at Sycamore Cove.  Park on the side of the road and hike to the trailhead (no way we are paying $10 to park).  Up the fire road for a little over a mile and turn right on the trail marked leading to Seranno Valley.  It was one of the nicest hikes we have taken anywhere near here.  Tons of green, lots of shade, great views…

The trail follows a stream most of the way, repeatedly (like a dozen times?) crossing over it…

Wonderful. 

And, to top it off, the trail did lead us to our green valley:

AWESOME:

that one is worth checking out in full size

 More pictures if you care…