Worth a look
I rode a hybrid for 20 years because I would ride 30% of the time on trails. I decided it was time to pull the trigger and get a new bike.
I bought a 2017 specialized Sequoia and am in love with it. Steel frame, disc brakes, 42c sawtooth tires, and drop bars. It is very comfortable and It does everything well, road, tow paths, singltrack. I converted tires to tubeless so I can ride at lower pressure and it is so much fun on and off tarmac. I find myself looking for rides that combine both. I will be putting panniers on it and touring from San Francisco to LA in may.