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Books, WTC Buddies, and Beer

Radiant Beer Co. 1566 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA, US

Grab a copy or download the audiobook then join us on Nov. 14, at Radiant Beer Co for a fun discussion of: Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums The book concerns […]

It Never Rains in Southern California #1

Silver Lake Meadows 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, US

Come explore the East side, where it never rains until it pours. This urban hike is 5 miles and winds through stairs, streets, sidewalks, and dirt paths over three Silver […]

Hidden Gem—Short Hike to a Secluded Mountain Lake in the Heart of Los Angeles

Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, US

Discover a slice of wilderness right in the heart of LA, just minutes from downtown Beverly Hills. You don’t need to travel hours to get to the great outdoors—there are […]

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. […]

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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.