Sycamore Canyon Hike
April 08, 2008 09:16 PM UTC
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Greetings! Yesterday, we decided to forego the beach walk and take a canyon hike. We live a mile from the beach and two blocks from the canyon road. Both offer equally beautiful yet totally different treasures for the eyes to behold. The canyon was the location of the infamous Sycamore Canyon fire back in the 70's. It's since made a come back and most folks have rebuilt their homes. A few years ago, there was a huge flood and again folks lost their houses. The road is closed to traffic except for homeowner's use. Here are a few scenes:
 It looks as if an ambitious woodpecker took a liking to this tree. 
Eucalyptus trees contain an oil that is extremely flammable.
These were some wild flowers along the road.
Graffitti showed up on the bridge.
This was a horse trough along the road. I am posting a video of me standing in front of it. It was
built by a private ranch owner for the horses and riders along the trail.
Attempts are being made to hold back the earth; however, it looks futile.
Entrance to a ranch along the trail.
 This is a house way up on the hill in danger of sliding down.
We really enjoyed the sights and scents along this canyon road and we collected a few pieces of firewood along the way. Thanks for coming along. Salud.
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Comments: 28
The earth -- it's varied greenery, such beauty. I am forever in awe of it.
Mariana, thank for bringing us along, and being such a gracious and informative tour leader.
it was very nice... quite a change of pace...
Sycamore Canyon... thanks again... Salud...
Jennifer - it does smell fantastic - one of these days you need to come see for yourself on your way to do another article - the scents of eucalyptus are amazing. I have a friend who lives on several acres there and she's content as can be - gorgeous big house - not sure if it's insured but she's happy. Homeowners insurance has gotten expensive everywhere!!
Ina, girl, you got a new Icon - love it - look at that pretty hair...I am going to the beach tomorrow - I am truly more of a beach person myself.
Thanks David.
Thanks Karen.
Laurun, yes so sad but they are optimists I guess!!
Necee - always good to see you and take you along!
Linda K - oh would you drive them down? That would be a blast - there are many trails up in Montecito as well!
More later - Thank you all so very much! Salud.
Thank you, Mariana! Excellent post!