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Brochure for Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (NRA) in California. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
A Sacred Place
Information and Safety
Two threads of local history intertwine to
establish the identity of Rancho Sierra Vista/
Satwiwa. Ranch structures and introduced
grasses represent centuries of the ranching
era, while native plants reflect an environment
that Chumash Indians lived in for thousands
of years.
The gentle slopes yield trails that picnickers,
hikers, bikers, and equestrians enjoy during
every season. Big Sycamore Canyon Trail
descends from Satwiwa to the Pacific Ocean
along a historic Chumash trade route.
Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa features the
Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture
Center (open on weekends from 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM). Native Americans, representing
Native cultures from throughout the United
States, lead workshops, presentations,
and art shows throughout the year. Call
for information on accessible parking:
805-370-2301.
The Satwiwa Loop Trail is designated for
hikers only, and meanders through an area
considered sacred by the Chumash. Keep an
eye out for deer and coyote in the coastal sage
scrub, hawks and falcons soaring overhead,
and sweeping views of Boney Mountain and
The May 2013 Springs Fire burned much of
Point Mugu State Park and portions of Rancho
Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Whether recreating on
foot, bike or horseback, be on the lookout for
signs of plants, soil, and animals recovering
from the effects of this wildfire.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE Hikers should yield to
equestrians. Equestrians should communicate with passing hikers and bicyclists. Horses
should not graze or leave the trail. Remove
manure from parking areas. Bicyclists should
ride courteously and yield to hikers and equestrians; speed limit is 15 mph unless conditions
require a slower speed. Bicyclists and equestrians are allowed on designated trails only
(avoid social trails and fire lines).
WATER that comes from streams is not safe
to drink due to possible contamination or the
presence of the giardia protozoan.
NATURAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES including rocks, plants, and animals are protected by
law and may not be collected or disturbed. Do
not climb on structures. Weapons, nets, and
traps are not allowed in parklands.
BE PREPARED by taking water, food, flashlight,
map, and first-aid supplies. Be alert for ticks,
bees, rattlesnakes, and poison oak.
Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
Main entrance is at intersection of
Lynn Road and Via Goleta.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Sycamore Canyon. Follow all trail guidelines
by only biking or horseback riding on
designated trails.
FIRE is a year-round concern. During times of
high fire danger, smoking and all fires are not
permitted.
TRAIL CLOSURES will be in effect during
and following extreme weather or hazardous
conditions.
PETS must be under control and on a leash,
not to exceed 6 feet, at all times. Pick up after
your pet. Pets are not allowed on backcountry
trails in Point Mugu State Park.
CAMPING is restricted to the Point Mugu State
Park campgrounds only.
The main parking area is open
from 8:00 AM – sunset.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Santa Monica Mountains
Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas CA 91302
805-370-2301
www.nps.gov/samo
The Satwiwa Native American Culture
Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on
weekends.
EMERGENCIES
Call 911. For a ranger, call Angeles Dispatch
at 661-723-3620.
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Fire road
Picnic area
Trail
Restrooms
Creek
Water
National Park
Service Land
Satwiwa Native
Natural Area
Other Public
Parklands
Juan Bautista de
Anza National
Historic Trail
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Service Road and Access to
Handicap Parking Only
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Much of Point Mugu State Park and
Rancho Sierra Vista burned in the
May 2013 Springs Fire. Please help the
park recover by staying on trails and
following information on posted signs.
No
Outlet
Trail
No dogs past
this point
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To Beach at
Sycamore
Cove
Directions to main parking lot (open 8am
to sunset): Ventura Freeway (101) to Lynn
Rd exit. Go south on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles
to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left.
Directions to Wendy Trailhead: Ventura
Freeway (101) to Wendy Dr exit. South on
Wendy Dr to dirt pullout at intersection
with Potrero Rd.
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Big Sycamore Canyon Trail n 8.0 miles one
way— Enjoy this trek from Rancho Sierra Vista/
Satwiwa through Big Sycamore Canyon in Point
Mugu State Park to the ocean. This is a multiuse trail. Please exercise extreme caution when
traveling on the steep hill, which leads from
Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa into Point Mugu
State Park. Be alert for occasional authorized
vehicles on the road. Pets are not allowed after
the pavement ends.
Satwiwa Loop Trail l 1.5 miles; no bikes,
no equestrians—Stroll through grasslands and
chaparral of the Satwiwa Native American
Indian Natural Area. The Natural Area was set
aside for the preservation and celebration of
Native American cultures.
Wendy Trail l 1.2 miles—This multi-use trail
provides access to Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
from the Wendy Drive Trailhead. A 1/2-mile
long connector trail provides access to the Los
Robles multi-use trail across Potrero Road.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™
Trail to the Waterfall n 1.5 miles one way; no
bikes or pets—From the Big Sycamore Canyon
Trail, travel east on Danielson Road. This trail
will descend into a canyon as you enter the
Boney Mountain State Wilderness. After you
cross over a streambed, the trail ascends and
then makes a sharp right turn. At this junction,
take the narrow trail on the left. Follow this
narrow trail for 100 yards to the waterfall. Dogs
are not allowed on backcountry trails in Point
Mugu State Park.
Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail l
1.2 miles—The Juan Bautista de Anza National
Historic Trail preserves the story of the Anza
expedition and trail, which extends 1,200 miles
from Nogales to San Francisco. While the historic trail extends north of our park property, a
section of the trail runs for 1.2 miles along our
own Wendy Trail. For more information, visit
www.nps.gov/juba
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