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Post Thanksgiving Crystal Cove Hike

E Coastal Peak & Ridge Park Rd Newport Coast, 92657, CA, US

After a delightful Thanksgiving feast and surviving the Black Friday shopping frenzy, how about a breath of fresh air? Join us for an invigorating loop hike (8 miles round trip […]

It Never Rains in Southern California #2 – 3.2 mi, 1.5 hours

100 N Avenue 50 100 N Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA, US

Come join us as we hike through Highland Park and over 560 stairs. Hopefully it won't be raining, otherwise it might feel like you're scaling a waterfall as you climb […]

Sunday Griffith Park Peaklets – Alternate Outing

Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

This is an adventurous Sunday Griffith Park Peaklet 11-mile, 3000’ hiked from Burbank Peak to Beacon Hill passing by Bee Rock, the Hollywood Sign, Dante’s View, and the Old Zoo. […]

Playa Del Rey Hike/Urban Walk

7602 Rindge Ave 7602 Rindge Ave, Playa Del Rey, CA, US

Do you need a break in your workweek? Does the thought of hiking along the beach and surrounding hills brighten your spirits? Then join us for the Playa Del Rey […]

It Never Rains in Southern California #3 – 4.5 mi, 2.5 hours

1900 N Highland Ave 1900 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us on this ramble near the Hollywood Bowl to see old Hollywood. See the festive holiday lights by Rudolph Valentino's house and the stair streets where gumshoes Philip Marlowe […]

It Never Rains in Southern California #4 – 3.5 Miles 2 hrs

826 Lucile Ave 826 Lucile Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Let’s explore the winding streets of Silver Lake as we explore a bit of Hollywood History by climbing the Music Box Steps, made famous by the classic comedy film duo, […]

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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.