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Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #3 – 3 miles

2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Come explore the hills of north Silver Lake, where the vast Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs reflect the heavenly blue sky beneath Dodger Stadium and surroundings. This urban hike is […]

Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #1 – Simi Peak

China Flat Trailhead 1399 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

Join us for our second hike in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monicas series to Simi Peak via the China Flat and Suicide Trails, a moderate, 7-mile loop, 2000' […]

Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #4 – 4.7 miles

the habit burger North Figueroa Street 7307, Los Angeles, CA, United States

If you were at Dodger Stadium and jumped over Mt Washington to the Northeast, where would you land? At our hike! We will climb 1,000 stairs and gain 435’ cumulative […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #2 – Mugu Peak

Chumash Trailhead - Pacific Coast Highway Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

Join us on our second hike in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monicas series to Mugu Peak (1266'), an invigorating 8-miles, 1800' gain lollipop hike. We will start with […]

OC WTC Used Gear Sale

Calvary Church Santa Ana North Tustin Avenue 1010, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Join WTC students and staff to buy-sell-swap-and geek out on gear. Items will include: Tents, sleeping pads, sleeping pads, backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, stoves, shoes, clothing, and other accessories. RSVP […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

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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.