Inspired by forests, trees, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape invites readers to discover an unexpected and imaginative language to better read […]
Join us for an exhilarating winter adventure as part of the Wilderness Travel Course series. We will be exploring the beauty of the snow-covered landscapes through snowshoeing in a guided […]
Our fifth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be l0 miles with 2800’ elevation gain on the BBT going from the Tapia Park area to the Latigo […]
Our sixth Backbone Trail hike will be 7 miles with 700’ gain on the BBT through Newton, Zuma, and Trancas Canyons. We will start at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead taking […]
Hike #5 in the 205 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 10-mile, 2000’ gain out and bqck hike along the Secret Trail to Calabasas Peak before […]
Hike #5 in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a strenuous hike of about 11 miles with 2500 gain to Red Rock Canyon with a side […]
FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Let's talk trails in the LA Area! Reconnect with Nature & Feel the Joy of Hiking […]
Wondering how to have fun with friends and family this summer without breaking the budget? We got you. Come learn about things to see and do, like: Hidden beaches Easy […]
Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will start at the Encinal Canyon trailhead and take […]
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. |
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