Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addition to the BBT, starting at the Encinal Canyon trailhead. We will cross the Mulholland Highway and then take the Etz Moloy Trail, with views of […]
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. This is a Sierra Club hike, so participants must sign in, carry their medical form, and hike between the […]
Hike #6 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 10-mile, 2000’ gain out and bqck hike along the Secret Trail to the Calabasas Peak Motorway, stopping at the peak before heading into Red Rock Canyon. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Oak Ridge Trail - […]
Share your photos from SoCal Seven Summits hike #5 Telegraph Peak (8,989') of the Wilderness Adventure Section’s Southern California Seven Summits Series. The hike was a partial loop of 14 miles with 4,800 feet of gain up Ice House Canyon to the Saddle using the Chapman Trail, but returning directly down Ice House Canyon.
Hike #7 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Cathedral Rocks (2000'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain hike out and back hike past Hub Junction to Cathedral Rock (2000') with a stop for lunch at the Howard Kayton Bench (long-time SMMTF outings chair and leader) before […]
Hike #8 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is the Valley to the Sea, a strenuous 11 mile, 1000 gain hike from the Valley to the Sea in memory of Willy Blumhoff with a stop at the Eagle Rock (1957'), the outing peak. This is a one-way […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
The Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework is WINNER OF THE SIGURD F. OLSON NATURE WRITING AWARD WINNER OF THE WOMEN WRITING THE WEST WILLA LITERARY AWARD IN CREATIVE NONFICTION Incorporating the fascinating history of the landscape and powerful nature writing, Miracle Country is a moving and unforgettable memoir of flight and return, emptiness and bounty, […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
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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