With two waterfalls, scenic volcanic outcroppings, a variety of hiking trails, several pleasant picnic areas, and abundant open space, Wildwood Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city. For you stairs fans: Did you know Wildwood has a trail with 76 steps? Highlights along the way: Fort Wildwood […]
We begin our journey hiking south into Liberty Canyon — one of three natural preserves in Malibu Creek State Park. The canyon has a rare stand of California Valley Oak. Soon we will cross Liberty Creek turn west onto and up the Phantom Trail. After a couple miles the trail puts us down onto Mulholland […]
The Natoma Loop Trail is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop located in Woodland Hills. But anything less than a couple miles is not worth getting up for so we’ll extend the loop into the cool side of Mulholland and ramble about a network of secret and little-used trails. We'll visit and take a break […]
I've never seen water at Hidden Pond, so let's go check it out. Along the way we will loop around Rancho Potrero Open Space. I believe there is another little pond nearby - we'll check that out also. On the west end of the space is a property that used to be called Olympia Farms, […]
I have recently learned that there are three waterfalls in Malibu Creek State Park. Two of them are illustrated in the 1983 and 1996 edition of Milt McAuley's Hiking Trails of Malibu Creek State Park 094256829X but there are no directions or trails described. I found the person who took the photograph (several years ago) […]
No white lights allowed on my night hikes. Bring a red or green headlamp, like this one: https://amzn.to/3VgjTWI On a recent hike we discovered a great spot for a Full Moon Hike and Potluck. Its up on a hill overlooking Olympia Farms at Rancho Potrero. Atop the hill we'll find relatively new picnic benches sitting […]
Another HWD Original! The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed weasel, […]
Another HWD Original! See also https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-2/ for more details The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, […]
See the hike report from last year's trip: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/mission-point-the-hard-way 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 white fences and towering eucalyptus trees, O’Melveny Park also challenges hikers with several miles of steep, […]
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