SYCAMORE GROVE

• What to wear : Class B and dress in layers, incl. windbreaker, Sturdy closed toe shoes , Hat + sunscreen.

• What to bring : binoculars, camera, plenty of water and snacks.

Directions

Take Fallon Rd, W Jack London Blvd and CA-84 W/Isabel Ave to Wetmore Rd in Livermore

The hike

Enjoy this 4.9-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running.

The trail

This is a mostly paved loop with a small elevation gain. There are benches with great views along the way.

Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Wetmore Road at the northwest end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is paved asphalt, wooden bridge (with railings), gravel, or a natural (dirt, grass, and rock) surface. It is typically 4 to 8 feet wide with some wider passing spaces. There is a double track along some of the trail, which may have a raised center section and create an uneven cross slope difficult to navigate.

The entire trail is estimated to be in the mostly gentle grade category (5% or less). All-terrain tires or motorized equipment may be needed for the unpaved surfaces. There are benches and picnic tables along the route for resting. There are wheelchair-accessible bathrooms at the northwest end of the trail.

The history and Nature

With many different habitats providing food and shelter, Sycamore Grove is home to many kinds of animals. Wandering among the Park's sycamores, you may be fortunate enough to see a fox, a bobcat, Owls, or perhaps a Red-tailed Hawk soaring overhead. Magpies and Bushtits chatter as you stroll along quiet trails. A quiet hiker can sometimes find deer, rabbits and hares, ground squirrels, mice, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and a variety of birds and insects in the park.