
Dayton Canyon – Woolsey Canyon Loopy Hike
This hike has just about everything: Caves, creeks, waterfalls, velvety meadows, flowers, sandstone formations and artifacts. We start at Dayton Canyon Park then loop around the Woolsey Canyon Open Space […]

This hike has just about everything: Caves, creeks, waterfalls, velvety meadows, flowers, sandstone formations and artifacts. We start at Dayton Canyon Park then loop around the Woolsey Canyon Open Space […]

I posted a bike ride to Lake Hollywood and the Hollywood Sign in my other group. Join us here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/292540026

This one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails. With the combination of use trails, some minor rock […]

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 wrong one. So come […]

O’Melveny Park spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after Griffith Park. Noted for its picture-perfect picnic grounds with […]

Trekking poles recommended for this one: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/shop/amazon-top-10/ Today we will extend the classic version of my Heartbreak Hill loop in the Liberty Canyon Preserve. They don't call the hill "Heartbreak" […]

Our hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views. From here we’ll hook up with dirt […]

This loop will include a shortcut to the Coquina Mine in Las Llajas Canyon. It was formerly a VIP hike, however the shortcut has been getting a lot of use […]

On this one, Marty McFly will be taking us to China Flat, the 1885 location of the Seamus McFly farm, Boothill Cemetery and the Delgado Mine. Seamus was/is/will-be Marty's great-great-grandfather. […]
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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