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Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course

Eat Well, Meat Great People, and Discuss an Awesome Book

4th Street Market 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, US

The narratives in this book are of journeys made in three wildernesses - on a coastal island, in a Western mountain range, and on the Colorado River in the Grand […]

Free backpacking 101 Class. Tell your friends

Green Valley Campground 11842 Hwy 79, descanso, CA, US

Topics we'll cover: Where to go, planning, and how to get permits Gear/Kit: Must have vs nice to have (from clothing to footwear, and camping essentials) Hydration (including filtration) Nutrition […]

Turtle Rock Hike at Sunset

1 Concordia 1 Concordia, Irvine, CA, US

This popular trail is located near the Irvine turtle rock neighborhood. It is a 4.2 mile loop with 900 ft elevation gain. It takes around 2h to complete at a […]

Gear Sale, Cooking demo, and Picnic

Turtle Rock Community Park 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine, CA, US

Save the date, more details will follow! Come buy, sell, or exchange your used hiking, camping, climbing, and snow gear. Meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts Watch a backpacking cooking demo Share […]

Nature and Adventure Book Club with Social Readers

Lookout Point Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Read or listen to: Deep Survival, Who lives, Who Dies, And Why. by Laurence Gonzales Examining stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death, how people get into trouble and how […]

Sunset hike and Social

Sunset Peak North Trailhead Glendora Ridge Road, Mount Baldy, CA, United States

Forget those day-break hiking starts, full parking lots, and crowded trails. Let's go for a sunset hike instead (7.2 miles, 1263 gain). After hiking, stick around for an optional social […]

OC Turtle Rock Sunset Hike

1 Concordia, Irvine, CA Concordia, Irvine, CA, United States

This popular trail near the Irvine Turtle Rock neighborhood is a fantastic hike, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with a 900-foot elevation gain. It's typically completed in about 2 hours at […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.