Sycamore Canyon Trailhead – Martha's Grove loop from Rancho Encantada

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Sycamore Canyon Trailhead – Martha's Grove loop from Rancho Encantada

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Sycamore Canyon Trailhead – Martha's Grove loop from Rancho Encantada

01:40

18.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.29 km for 158 m

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6.47 km

Sycamore Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the starting point for the Sycamore Canyon Preserve and Martha's Grove Trail. The Sycamore Canyon Preserve holds over 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) of trails through groves and grasslands.

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7.54 km

Martha's Grove

Highlight • Forest

This Grove of oak trees survived a big cedar fire in 2003. The Grove is dedicated as a memorial to Martha Harville, a park ranger who died at 31 years of age in 1988.

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7.57 km

Martha Harville Memorial Grove

Highlight • Forest

This Grove of oak trees survived a big cedar fire in 2003. The Grove is dedicated as a memorial to Martha Harville, a park ranger who died at 31 years of age in 1988.

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10.4 km

Sycamore Canyon — Goodan Ranch County Preserve

Highlight • Canyon

Goodan Ranch has a rich history; the area was once inhabited by the Kumeyaay Indians and then served as a working ranch. Today, the preserve is a popular destination for …

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10.5 km

Goodan Ranch County Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The Goodan Ranch County Preserve, that is also called Sycamore Canyon Preserve, has a total size of 2,272 acres. It is covered with a mix of grassland, riparian, coastal sage, …

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