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Leo Carrillo State Park to Nicholas Flat – Lunch at Spruzzo

Leo Carrillo State Park 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, US

Don't forget to join our Facebook Group. Join here The Nicholas Flat Trail in Leo Carrillo State Park is unique in the way it connects the mountains with the sea. […]

From the Sea to the Real Mesa Peak

Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA

View the hike report Many hiking groups promise to take you to Mesa Peak but they never do. That's because they have confused their peaks and take you to the […]

Buck Moon Hike on Mt. Basura – Las Virgenes Highlands

Upper Las Virgenes Cyn Open Space Preserve LV Trailhead 6000 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA

Tired of the same old full moon hike? Then this one is for you. It will be the first time we have gone to Mt Basura in the evening. Between […]

🐐 Chivo Canyon – Las Llajas Canyon Loop

Las Llajas Canyon Trailhead 5719 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

I have been informed that there is a new (passable) fence and no trespassing sign in Chivo Canyon. The sign points in the same direction we are hiking so we […]

Evening Hike: Natoma Loop and a Little More

Natoma Loop Trail 4164 Natoma Ave, Woodland Hills

Natoma Loop Trail is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located in Woodland Hills. But anything less than a couple miles is not worth getting up for so we’ll […]

VIP Hike: Cold Creek Adventure

Cold Creek High Trail 1100 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile […]

Journey to the Center of the City – Franklin Canyon

Franklin Canyon Park - Ranch 1936 Lake Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, CA

This HDW original is a classic. On this 6-7 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. […]

Secret Staircases of Rustic Canyon + Murphy Ranch

Sullivan Ridge at Casale Rd Capri Drive and Casale Road, Los Angeles, CA, US

A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon.   There are actually two staircases with over 500 steps […]

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.