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SUMMARY:Get to Know Catalina Island
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know Catalina Island? \nWhether you’re curious about a day trip\, a romantic weekend\, or an adventurous through hike\, join us to learn about what you can see and do\, and what you need to prepare for a trip to our local island. \n* Ferry locations\, prices\, schedule\, discounts.\n* Activities for casual day or weekend getaways.\n* Beaches\, coves\, day hikes\, kayaking\, and more.\n* Through hiking\, the TCT (permits\, stats\, drop offs\, pro-tips)\n* Fun-facts about the island history and its Bison.\n* Additional Resources.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/get-to-know-catalina-island/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
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SUMMARY:FALL 2025 BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #4 - Newton Canyon to Mishe Mokwa
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth Fall 2025 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 16 mile\, 2500 gain outing from the Newton Canyon Backbone Trailhead to the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead on the BBT. The outing will take us through Newton\, Zuma\, Trancas and Encinal Canyons then the Etz Meloy Trail\, the newest addition to the BBT\, with views of Triunfo Pass and the Boney Mountains\, to end at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. From PCH go north 7 miles on Yerba Buena Road to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking area on the right\, one mile east of Circle X Ranch. \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead we will car shuttle 11 miles via Little Sycamore Canyon and Mullholland Highway and Encinal Canyon to the Newton Canyon Trailhead on Kanan Dume.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fall-2025-backbone-trail-2024-4-newton-canyon-to-mishe-mokwa/
LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead\, Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail\, Calabassas\, CA\, US
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SUMMARY:Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Informational Posting Only – See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nINFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY\nwww.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nDear Group Members\, particularly the recent swell of new\, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not\, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail\, snow travel\, rock scrambling techniques\, first aid\, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips\, most of which take place in the High Sierra\, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months.\nWTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning\, preparation\, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons\, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors.\nAgain\, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 6th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 14th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 20th); West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 21st)\nThe four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: http:www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/learn-new-skills-make-new-friends-experience-new-adventure-20/
LOCATION:Canna St and Timberwood Ave.\, 2800 - 2810 Canna St\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:FALL 2025 BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #3 – Malibu Creek to Newton Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Our third Falll 2025 Backbone Trail outing in the Santa Monica Mountains will be an 11 mile\, 3000 gain outing from the Backbone Trail at Malibu Creek Trailhead to the Newton Canyon Trailhead. The BBT will take us through Newton\, Corral\, and Latigo Canyons. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Newton Canyon Trailhead lot (on PCH take Kanan Dume Road 4 miles north\, just past first tunnel on left or from Ventura Freeway take Kanan Dume Road 8 miles south). \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point we will car shuttle 12 miles using Mulholland Highway to the Backbone Trail at Malibu Creek Trailhead.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fall-2025-backbone-trail-2024-3-malibu-creek-to-newton-canyon/
LOCATION:Backbone Trail Access at Kanan\, Backbone Trail\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for Snow Season
DESCRIPTION:Snow season is just around the corner. Extend your outdoor activities and fun by learning what options you have\, where they are\, what gear you need to buy/rent/maintain\, and some safety tips before you go. \n* Family friendly local spots for snow play\n* Activities for snow days\n* Sun protection\, clothing layers\, and personal safety.\n* Altitude and hydration\n* Hiking in snowshoes\n* Snow Baskets for hiking poles\n* When do you need spikes vs. crampons?\n* Snow Camping\n* How & where to acquire snow skills\n* Driving in snow\, chains/cables/AWD\, icy conditions.\n* SB rentals and tune-ups
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/get-ready-for-snow-season/
LOCATION:El Gavilan\, 1900 S Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90011\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:2025 FALL BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #2 – Trippet Ranch to Malibu Creek Backbone
DESCRIPTION:Our second Fall 2025 Backbone Trail outing in the Santa Monica Mountains will be a 13 mile\, 2600 gain outing going from Trippet Ranch to the Malibu Creek Backbone Trailhead. The hike will climb Hondo Canyon to the Fossil Ridge Trail then going past Saddle Peak before descending along the BBT. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and bring it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: Meet at the Backbone Trailhead\, Malibu Creek State Park parking lot at 8:00 AM. From PCH go north on Malibu Canyon Road for 8 miles after the tunnel to the dirt lot on the left or from the 101 go south on Las Virgenes for 5 miles past Piuma Road to the dirt lot on the right before the tunnel. \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Malibu Creek Backbone Trailhead we will car shuttle 15 miles on Mulholland Highway and Old Topanga Canyon Road to the start point at Trippet Ranch.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/2025-fall-backbone-trail-2025-2-trippet-ranch-to-malibu-creek-backbone/
LOCATION:Newton Canyon Trailhead\, 1689 Kanan Dume Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Informational Posting Only – See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nINFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY\nwww.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nDear Group Members\, particularly the recent swell of new\, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not\, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail\, snow travel\, rock scrambling techniques\, first aid\, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips\, most of which take place in the High Sierra\, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months.\nWTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning\, preparation\, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons\, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors.\nAgain\, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 6th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 14th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 20th); West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 21st)\nThe four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: http:www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/learn-new-skills-make-new-friends-experience-new-adventure-19/
LOCATION:Canna St and Timberwood Ave.\, 2800 - 2810 Canna St\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Moderate Hikers Park to Park to Park
DESCRIPTION:Moderate 9 miles\, 1000′ gain Westside city park hike. Our PtPtP outing tours Culver City Park\, the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook\, and Kenny Hahn State Recreation Area. The outing will traverse the Park to Playa trail as well as Ron’s trail\, a short jaunt up and down the infamous Culver City Stairs\, and take in scenic ponds\, waterfalls\, stream crossings\, a bridge to somewhere\, wild life crossings\, goats\, ducks\, turtles\, hummingbirds\, fish (bring your pole and you might catch a trout)\, monuments\, murals\, city views (downtown\, uptown\, lefttown\, righttown)\, nature center (clockwise and counter clockwise tours)\, and many other sights too numerous to cover in this description. \nMeet at 8:00 AM at the Bill Botts baseball field in Culver City (take Duquesne Avenue into Culver City Park to its end\, make a left at the Boneyard Dog Park\, and then another left to circle the baseball field to parking on the left field side of the diamond. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Back Country hike\, and a Sierra Club medical form is required. The form is available at bitly.com/scmedicalform. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well. \nIn going on a Sierra Club outing you are potentially on a trip with individuals vaccinated and unvaccinated. It is your choice to attend the outing knowing this information. The leader can not and should not reveal the status of participants vaccination or reject a participant based on their vaccination status. You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable. If someone is experiencing any possible COVID symptoms or is sick\, they should not attend the outing. The participant is responsible for contacting the leader to report a positive COVID test.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tuesday-moderate-hikers-park-to-park-to-park-2/
LOCATION:Bill Botts Field\, Duquesne Avenue\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics
DESCRIPTION:Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics\n📍 Sports Basement Long Beach\n🗓 Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025 | ⏰ 6:30pm\nHeaded out on the trail? Make sure you’re prepared. Join longtime instructor Steven Schuster for an engaging evening covering the essentials of Wilderness First Aid. This interactive session will walk through real-world scenarios and provide practical knowledge to help you respond effectively when medical care is far away.\nTopics include: \n\nTreating wounds\, fractures\, sprains\, and strains\nRecognizing and managing heat illness and altitude concerns\nUnderstanding the limits of basic first aid in the outdoors\nWhy taking a Wilderness First Aid Course (WFAC) can be a game-changer\n\nBring your curiosity and your questions – this is a chance to learn from an experienced instructor and leave with skills that will help you explore the outdoors responsibly and safely.\n👉 Learn more about Steven’s Wilderness First Aid Course here: WFAC Website\n👉 Additional details & RSVP for raffle entry here
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/safety-first-wilderness-first-aid-basics/
LOCATION:Sports Basement Long Beach\, North Bellflower Boulevard 2100\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC
DESCRIPTION:The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. \nFriends of the Library at Orange Coast College host this event twice a year in the Robert Moore Theatre. Raffle prizes are donated by sponsors of the films. \nYou can buy tickets at the door for $20 or in advance for $17 by using this lin.  \nWatch the Trailer \nFree parking is included\, concessions sold at the event in case you need snacks.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/banff-film-fest-screening-at-occ-2/
LOCATION:Robert B. Moore Theater  Orange Coast College\, 2701\, Fairview Road\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
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UID:10003599-1758738600-1758745800@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Learn Climbing Knots\, Anchors\, Belay\, and Rappel Techniques
DESCRIPTION:AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule\, skills taught\, and gear needed\, see below link. \nApply ASAP to be considered. \nwww.advancedmountaineeringprogram.org \nCourse Prerequisites You must have previous roped climbing experience (outdoor or gym) You must be an active Sierra Club member. \nA basic belay techniques can be arranged at local climbing gyms like Sender One. Members can invite you to take the class for free (hopefully you know one).
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/learn-climbing-knots-anchors-belay-and-rappel-techniques/
LOCATION:Sasse Museum of Art\, 300 South Thomas Street\, Pomona\, CA\, 91766\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250721T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180126Z
UID:10003558-1758132000-1758135600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Free guided Backpacking Trips\, WUT? Come find out how to sign up!
DESCRIPTION:You’ve seen the beautiful hikes\, waterfalls\, the lakes\, the forests\, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in\, but don’t know how to get started? \nCome meet WTC instructors and alumni. Find out what the course includes\, pricing\, needed gear\, and more. What’s WTC? It’s the Wilderness Travel Course\, one of the only non-profit\, affordable\, fun and engaging courses that can change your life. \nStudents who complete the course have priority participation on backpacking trips lead by WTC instructors. Leadership opportunities and training are also available for those interested in continuing the WTC life. \nBring friends\, bring questions\, and let’s live on the Wilderness side!
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/free-guided-backpacking-trips-wut-come-find-out-how-to-sign-up/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250816T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T180128Z
UID:10003625-1757529000-1757532600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Intro to the Wilderness Travel Course: Sierra Club Info Night
DESCRIPTION:Curious about building outdoor skills\, gaining confidence in the backcountry\, learning how to navigate with a map and compass\, or just looking for a like-minded hiking community? Join us for an informational session on Wednesday\, September 10th at 6:30pm at Sports Basement Long Beach to learn all about the Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) – a 10-week mountaineering and outdoor skills program taught by the Angeles Chapter in four locations across the greater Los Angeles area. \nThis free session\, led by WTC staff and course instructor Dave Meltzer\, will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from the course\, including: \n\nCourse structure\, dates\, and locations Skills covered (navigation\, snow travel\, backpacking\, rock scrambling\, and more)\nGear recommendations and fitness expectations\nField outings and group camaraderie\nWhat makes WTC so impactful for new and experienced adventurers alike\n\nRegistration for the course opens September 15th and spots fill quickly! This is the perfect chance to get your questions answered and connect with instructors before enrollment goes live. \nWhether you’re brand new to the outdoors or looking to level up your skills\, the Wilderness Travel Course can help you take the next step toward confident\, self-reliant wilderness travel.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/intro-to-the-wilderness-travel-course-sierra-club-info-night/
LOCATION:Sports Basement Long Beach\, North Bellflower Boulevard 2100\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250802T180107Z
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #9 - Topanga Lookout Saddle Peak
DESCRIPTION:Hike #9 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series will be an adventurous 9-mile\, 2300’ gain loop hike\, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High Trail. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. Poles could be useful on some portions of this route and long pants and long sleeve shirt recommended. \nMeet at 8:00 AM at the Calabasas Peak Trailhead 1698 Stunt Road (101 to Las Virgenes south 3.2 miles\, or PCH to Malibu Canyon\, north 7.5 miles Las Virgenes Road\, east on Mulholland\, 4 miles to left on Stunt Rd\, 1 mile to parking). Park free in dirt lot on right side of road. \nPlease fill out and print the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monica-mountains-2025-9-topanga-lookout-saddle-peak/
LOCATION:Calabasas Peak Trailhead\, 1698 Stunt Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250721T180123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180123Z
UID:10003557-1755712800-1755716400@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Digital Nav: Find\, create\, import\, export\, GPX maps and tracks.
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a hiker or backpacker\, you’re probably familiar with Alltrails and maybe you even record your own tracks on Garmin or Strava. \nHere’s where we take it to the next level: \nCome learn how to create your own maps\, learn about off the beaten path hikes\, understand terrain\, beta\, routs\, and get precise weather for the wilderness locations you’ll visit. \nFind and import tacks\, create maps and export or share tracks to your mobile device or with friends. \nWe’ll focus on Caltopo and Gaia. Bring your laptop\, tablet\, or preferred device to follow along. \nWTC alumni likely learned some of these skills already but area welcome to join for a refresher crash course.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/digital-nav-find-create-import-export-gpx-maps-and-tracks/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250816T180124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T180124Z
UID:10003624-1755543600-1755552600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Playa Del Rey Conditioning Walk/Urban Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Sierra Club and take a midweek break and walk along the beach and nearby hills and neighborhood of Playa Del Rey and Westchester. Enjoy spectacular views of Marina Del Rey and the surrounding area. Meet new people and find out about upcoming Sierra Club outings and events. The walk is 5 miles\, 200 ft gain. \nDirections to meeting point: MEET AT THE CORNER OF RINDGE & WATERVIEW. Go West on Culver Blvd\, to Nicholson\, turn Left (Note: Nicholson turns into Pershing) and continue on Pershing to Waterview (1/2 mi)\, turn Right to top-of-the-hill\, (corner of Rindge and Waterview). Where the NW corner fence of LAX meets the homes overlooking the ocean. You can also get there from Manchester as well. Easy access to the starting point is also possible from Manchester Ave. and Vista Del Mar. Easy access to the starting point is also possible from Manchester Ave. and Vista Del Mar. \nThe fun starts at 7:00pm. Rain Cancels. All participants will be required to sign a Sierra Club waiver at the meeting point. NO DOGS PLEASE. Bring a Flashlight if you’d like.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/playa-del-rey-conditioning-walk-urban-hike/
LOCATION:The corner of Rindge and Waterview\, 248 Waterview St.\, Playa Del Rey\, CA\, 90293\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hike%2C Backpack%2C Climb%2C Travel with Wilderness Travel Course":MAILTO:hiking-609-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T030000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250807T180123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T180123Z
UID:10003600-1754614800-1754622000@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Moderate Maniacs Latigo to Corral Canyon
DESCRIPTION:These are photos from the Tuesday Moderate 8/5 outing\, a moderate 8 mile 1850′ gain hike along the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon Road to the end of Corral Canyon Road and back. Meet 9:00 am at the trailhead. Lots of creek crossings\, trees\, shade\, birds\, peace and quiet along this beautiful single-track route.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tuesday-moderate-maniacs-latigo-to-corral-canyon/
LOCATION:Sasse Museum of Art\, 300 South Thomas Street\, Pomona\, CA\, 91766\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hike%2C Backpack%2C Climb%2C Travel with Wilderness Travel Course":MAILTO:hiking-609-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250714T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T180130Z
UID:10003544-1754413200-1754427600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:WTC Beach Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Multi WTC class reunion. Bring friends\, family\, and/or kids. You’ll also want a lawn or camp chair and food to share. \nIf you’re up for exercise\, we’ll do 30 min stairs.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wtc-beach-reunion/
LOCATION:Lookout Point\, Corona del Mar\, Ocean & Goldenrod\, Corona del Mar\, CA\, 92625\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250622T180630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T180630Z
UID:10003494-1754121600-1754150400@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #8 - Sycamore Serrano Chamberlin
DESCRIPTION:Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is\na strenuous 14 miles\, 2500 gain hike from Sycamore Canyon through Serrano Valley to lunch at Chamberlain Split Rock Memorial and return. \nMeet at the Lower Sycamore Canyon fee parking lot on the in-land side of the PCH (PCH West 19 miles from Malibu Canyon Road – Google maps: 9000 PCH). Pay fee or park for free with appropriate parking permit in parking lot\, or park for free on PCH around corner near sand dune. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and an adventurous attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nPlease print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monica-mountains-2025-8-sycamore-serrano-chamberlin/
LOCATION:sycamore canyon campgrounds NATURE CENTER\, 9000 West Pacific Coast Highway\, Malibu\, CA\, Los Angeles\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250627T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T180817Z
UID:10003506-1754121600-1754146800@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monicas 2025 #8 - Dead Horse Eagle Cathedral Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Hike #8 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is\na 9 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain hike from the Dead Horse Trailhead to the Musch Trail to Eagle Rock then to Cathedral Rock. \nMeet 8:00 am at the Dead Horse Trailhead parking lot on Entrada Rd (PCH to Topanga Canyon Boulevard.\, north 4 miles to Entrada Roado or 7 miles south off Ventura Freeway to Entrada Road\, lot is on left side of Entrada Road). NOTE THAT TOPANGA CANYON BLVD IS NOW OPEN AT PCH BUT IS ONLY ONE WAY FOR ABOUT A HALF MILE SO GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME. Carpooling recommended as Dead Horse is a pay parking lot. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Back Country hike\, and a medical form is required. Please print it out and carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monicas-2025-8-dead-horse-eagle-cathedral-rocks/
LOCATION:Dead Horse Parking Lot\, 21935 Entrada Road\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250520T180155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T180155Z
UID:10003418-1753297200-1753302600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Be Your Own First Responder
DESCRIPTION:It’s great to be active and outside. But do you have a good plan when things don’t go right? \nJoin us for a discussion at Sports Basement and learn how to deal with:\n* Physical injuries such as blisters\, twisted ankles\, cuts\, scrapes\, and thorns\n* Plants: Poison oak\, poison ivy\, thorny pokers\, and more\n* Little Critters: ticks\, mosquitos\, bees\, wasps\, rats\, bats\, spiders\, and ants.\n* Bigger critters: snakes\, bobcats\, bears\, coyotes\, and deer\n*Food illness: upset stomach\n*Environmental hazards: Heat\, altitude\, cold\, wind \nIdentify your needs and put together an effective First Aid Kit. \nGetting help: SOS device\, Satellite phone comm\, runners\, scene assessment. \nRed Cross App. \nTraining Opportunities for practical solutions.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/be-your-own-first-responder/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250622T180629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T180629Z
UID:10003493-1752998400-1753023600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #7 - Hondo Canyon Saddle Peak
DESCRIPTION:Hike #7 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is\na SUNDAY outing. It is a strenuous 11 miles\, 2300 gain hike up Hondo Canyon across Fossil Ridge to lunch at Saddle Peak and return. \nMeet at 8:00 am at Old Topanga Canyon Backbone trailhead (take Old Topanga Canyon Road one mile from Topanga Cyn Blvd). For safety do not make a left turn into the roadway parking. Rather\, drive less than 1/2 mile further until you reach a straight part of the road. Safely turn around and drive back to the trailhead. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and an adventurous attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nPlease print out the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monica-mountains-2025-7-hondo-canyon-saddle-peak/
LOCATION:Hondo Canyon Backbone Trailhead\, 454-476 Old Topanga Canyon Road\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hike%2C Backpack%2C Climb%2C Travel with Wilderness Travel Course":MAILTO:hiking-609-list@meetup.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250628T222000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250628T232000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250618T180426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T180426Z
UID:10003484-1751149200-1751152800@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Backpacking Essentials\, What you need to get started.
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event will be offered at 10:30 and 11:30\, running about 30 min each time. \nDo you experience FOMO when your friends go camping? Wanna join but don’t know where to get started? Come to this Essentials class to learn: \nWhy go backpacking in the first place\, how to pick a destination\, and where to get permits and when. \nPut together your kit including the backpack\, personal items\, first aid\, food and water\, as well as shelter and more. \nYou’ll be able to see live demonstrations of various pieces of gear and hear about the trade-offs between different options. \nIn addition\, there will be discounts and lots of events throughout the morning.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/backpacking-essentials-what-you-need-to-get-started/
LOCATION:Sports Basement Long Beach\, North Bellflower Boulevard 2100\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250324T180430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T180430Z
UID:10003312-1750269600-1750273200@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Food and Drink for Hikers and Backpackers
DESCRIPTION:Sick of eating GORP\, granola bars\, and protein bars on the trail. Ever wonder how many calories you need and tasty ways to deliver them when you’re active outside? Then join us at Sports Basement to learn about: \n* Food needs for day hikes and backpacking trips\n* Hydration\, electrolytes\, caffeine and more\n* Summit treats and naughty snacks\n* Car camp cooking vs back country meals\n* Freeze dried vs DIY recipes\n* Resources for recipes\, cookbooks\, and ingredients\n* Food storage in the wild\, bear cans and LNT\n* Food preservation\, food safety\, and spoilage\n* Upset stomach\, headaches\, and appetite issues \nThere will be many items on display as well as items to sample. \nAs usual\, Sports basement offers snacks and drinks as well as discount coupons for those in attendance. Invite and bring your friends and family.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/food-and-drink-for-hikers-and-backpackers/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250617T150000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Moderate Hikers Park to Park to Park
DESCRIPTION:Moderate 9 miles\, 1000′ gain Westside city park hike. Our PtPtP outing tours Culver City Park\, the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook\, and Kenny Hahn State Recreation Area. The outing will traverse the Park to Playa trail as well as Ron’s trail\, a short jaunt up and down the infamous Culver City Stairs\, and take in scenic ponds\, waterfalls\, stream crossings\, a bridge to somewhere\, wild life crossings\, goats\, ducks\, turtles\, hummingbirds\, fish (bring your pole and you might catch a trout)\, monuments\, murals\, city views (downtown\, uptown\, lefttown\, righttown)\, nature center (clockwise and counter clockwise tours)\, and many other sights too numerous to cover in this description. \nMeet at 8:00 AM at the Bill Botts baseball field in Culver City (take Duquesne Avenue into Culver City Park to its end\, make a left at the Boneyard Dog Park\, and then another left to circle the baseball field to parking on the left field side of the diamond. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Back Country hike\, and a medical form is required. Please print it out and bring it within the you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the parking lot as well. You can download the form here. https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. \nIn going on a Sierra Club outing you are potentially on a trip with individuals vaccinated and unvaccinated. It is your choice to attend the outing knowing this information. The leader can not and should not reveal the status of participants vaccination or reject a participant based on their vaccination status. You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable. If someone is experiencing any possible COVID symptoms or is sick\, they should not attend the outing. The participant is responsible for contacting the leader to report a positive COVID test.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tuesday-moderate-hikers-park-to-park-to-park/
LOCATION:Bill Botts Field\, Duquesne Avenue\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T183533Z
UID:10003428-1749891600-1749913200@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #6 - Paramount Ranch MASH
DESCRIPTION:Hike #6 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains is a moderate 8 mile\, 900’ gain out and back hike starting at Paramount Ranch and hiking into Malibu Creek State Park with lunch at the MASH site and return by different trails with views of Malibu Lake as we head back. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nMeet at 8:00 AM at the Paramount Ranch parking lot (free). Turn right on Malibu Canyon Road for 6.3 miles then left on Mulholland Highway for 3.2 miles then a right onto Cornell Road for 0.4 miles. Paramount Ranch is on your left. Once on the access road\, go to the left and park. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. The Sierra Club medical form is available at ttps://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monica-mountains-2025-6-paramount-ranch-mash/
LOCATION:Paramount Ranch\, 2903 Cornell Rd\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Moderate Hikers Backbone Trail Sycamore Canyon to Ray Miller
DESCRIPTION:Moderately paced 10-mile\, 1800 foot gain hike on the Sycamore Canyon\, Wood Canyon\, Overlook\, and Ray Miller trails finishing at the La Jolla Campground. The outing will be a one-way shuttle hike (shuttle less than two miles). \nMeet 8:30 am in the Ray Miller Trailhead parking lot (fee\, or free with an appropriate California State Park parking pass) or on Pacific Coast Highway (free). The Ray Miller trailheadis 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptune’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH). From there\, we will car shuttle 2 miles to the Sycamore Canyon parking lot. \nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Back Country hike\, and a medical form is required. Please print it out and bring it within the you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the parking lot as well. You can download the form here. https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tuesday-moderate-hikers-backbone-trail-sycamore-canyon-to-ray-miller/
LOCATION:Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead\, pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon\, malibu\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250516T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T180153Z
UID:10003411-1748689200-1748703600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Backpacking Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos\, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics will cover the essentials of backpacking. If you’re just getting started or thinking about it\, or if you have some questions about building your kit\, this session is perfect for you. the event runs several hours but clinics will be 30-45 min sessions.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/backpacking-essentials/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
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SUMMARY:SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #8 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak\, Chamberlain\, Blue Canyon\, Wood Canyon\, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground.\nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. The Sierra Club medical form is available at ttps://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. We ask you to print it out and bring it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well.\nBring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels.\nWe will meet initially at 8:00 AM outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead). From the PCH\, the La Jolla Campground Parking Area is 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptune’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH).\nCAR SHUTTLE: From La Jolla Canyon\, we will car shuttle 17 miles up the long and winding Yerba Buena to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/spring-backbone-trail-2025-8-mishe-mokwa-to-la-jolla-canyon/
LOCATION:Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead\, pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon\, malibu\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T182605
CREATED:20250410T181101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T181101Z
UID:10003343-1748073600-1748095200@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #7 - Encinal Canyon to Mishe Mokwa
DESCRIPTION: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 the Etz Meloy Trail with views of Triunfo Pass and the Boney Mountains to end at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. The Sierra Club medical form is available at ttps://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well. \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. From PCH go north 7 miles on Yerba Buena Road to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking area on the right\, one mile east of Circle X Ranch. \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead we will car shuttle 7 miles via Little Sycamore Canyon and Decker Roads to Encinal Canyon Trailhead.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/spring-backbone-trail-2025-7-encinal-canyon-to-mishe-mokwa/
LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead\, Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail\, Calabassas\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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