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Nature and Adventure Book Club with Social Readers

Lookout Point Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Read or listen to: Deep Survival, Who lives, Who Dies, And Why. by Laurence Gonzales Examining stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death, how people get into trouble and how […]

Sunset hike and Social

Sunset Peak North Trailhead Glendora Ridge Road, Mount Baldy, CA, United States

Forget those day-break hiking starts, full parking lots, and crowded trails. Let's go for a sunset hike instead (7.2 miles, 1263 gain). After hiking, stick around for an optional social […]

OC Turtle Rock Sunset Hike

1 Concordia, Irvine, CA Concordia, Irvine, CA, United States

This popular trail near the Irvine Turtle Rock neighborhood is a fantastic hike, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with a 900-foot elevation gain. It's typically completed in about 2 hours at […]

OC Turtle Rock Sunset Hike

1 Concordia, Irvine, CA Concordia, Irvine, CA, United States

This popular trail near the Irvine Turtle Rock neighborhood is a fantastic hike, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with a 900-foot elevation gain. It's typically completed in about 2 hours at […]

Intro to Map and Compass Navigation: FREE class at SB-OC

Sports Basement Orange County Kalama River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

Don't like being lost in the wilderness? Wanna stay found? Then join us for a FREE intro class to topographic map and compass navigation. Learn the anatomy of a compass […]

Sunrise Yoga and Short Hike

Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

Join s for an invigorating sunrise yoga followed by a short and easy hike. A great start to your work day or weekend. More details will be posted soon.

Free Camping Gear and Cooking demo + Giveaways!

Turtle Rock Community Park 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine, CA, US

Do you enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking, and need help deciding what you need (and don't want to break the bank getting your kit together?) Then join us for this free […]

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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.