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SUMMARY:Rocky Peak - My Way 😇
DESCRIPTION:A special hike to Rocky Peak that only HWD can deliver. \nRocky Peak\, located in Rocky Peak Park\, is the fourth-highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains\, and overlooks the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth\, the Simi Hills\, and the Simi Valley in Southern California. The peak\, which is 2\,715 feet in elevation\, sits on the Los Angeles County–Ventura County line. \n🦗We will be hiking along some old ranch roads that may be a little grassy and overgrown. \nHike will be a loopy 9 miles with 2500 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Ratings Guide \nWe’ll stop at the Western HWD Ranch along the way \nDirections\nGo to the north end of Topanga Canyon and turn left on Poema Place. Park at curb. Meet by the driveway to Bella Vista Townhomes \nTrail 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. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe Organizers and members in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/rocky-peak-my-way-%f0%9f%98%87/
LOCATION:Twin Lakes Plateau\, 21600 Poema Pl\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Hike and Picnic: Twin Ponds - Dos Vientos Loop - Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe’ll start our loop at Dos Vientos Community Park exploring some of the neighborhood trails in the Dos Vientos area of the southwestern Conejo Valley. It provides a great overview of the nearby Dos Vientos residential area\, as well as distant vistas including Camarillo\, Thousand Oaks\, surrounding mountains and open space\, a secluded pond\, the Pacific coast\, and two of the Channel Islands. \n\n\n  20%	\n      \n            \n      \n                    \n              Water Buffalo Hydration Backpack - Hydration Pack Water Backpack with 2L Hydrati...          \n          \n                    $34.99          $27.99 (As of: 2025/08/28 5:00 pm - Details)\n                              View on Amazon      \n    \n  	\n              	\n\n  ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\nHere is a small slide show from previous hikes\n \n  \nThe park has lots of covered picnic tables (including BBQs) where we can have our potluck lunch. Bring food and drink to share — leave everything in car until our return to park. \n \n  \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 6.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 900 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM.  SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \n  \n\nDirections\nUse the Via Ricardo entrance and park near picnic area. There is covered parking! Use my interactive map below to see details: \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hike-and-picnic-twin-ponds-dos-vientos-loop-potluck/
LOCATION:Dos Vientos Community Park – North\, 22 Via Ricardo\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:VIP Wet and Wild Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nScroll down to RSVP \nI have secret trail in Wildwood Park reserved for VIPs only. \n\nThis hike will require a few a stream crossings so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet\, and shorts (or long pants you don’t mind getting wet). We’ll explore some cool artifacts along the way too! \n \n🍴🥂 We’ll have a potluck picnic lunch under an oak canopy and along the bank of the North Fork Arroyo Conejo. Bring food and drink to share 🍗🍉 \nWe’ll return to the cars via my secret trail and more stream crossings.  Wear hiking shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Hiking sandals or aquatic shoes are highly recommnded. I won’t be waiting for people to change shoes at creek crossings \n\n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 600 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM DUE TO TERRAIN. THERE IS A 400′ GAIN DURING THE LAST 1/2 MILE ALONG AN OVERGROWN TRAIL. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \n\nDirections\nThis trail head is probably new to most of you. We’ll meet in a residential neighborhood near 2077 Calle Yucca Rd in Thousand Oaks. Park on street. The trail head is at end of street on left side.  So we don’t freak out the neighbors with our group\, we will meet on the trail itself. See pic below. There is a large open area a few yards in. \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSVP Here\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wet-and-wild-hike/
LOCATION:Thousand Oaks\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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SUMMARY:Hondo Canyon - The Shadiest Section of The Backbone Trail
DESCRIPTION:Another spectacular section of the Backbone Trail…this hike includes staggering views of pink colored sedimentary rock formations known as the Sespe Formation\, Hondo canyon’s pink “V” gourge\, beautifully shaded live oak\, streams and a sloping green meadow. Its perhaps one of the shadiest sections of the Backbone Trail. At the top we will see many fossils in the sandstone. \nThe hike is OaB and can be adjusted according to weather conditions. Lots of shade along this one (plus some clouds are predicted in Topanga as of this writing)\, but bring plenty of water; I recommend 2 quarts. \nHISTORY\nI’ll show you a bay tree woodland in Hondo Canyon that was the home of Paul C. Bragg. Bragg was a pioneer in the health food movement in California. He had a chain of health food stores and popular radio shows in the 30s and 40s. He was the inspiration and teacher for later healthy living teachers like Jack LaLanne. His abandoned vacation cabin was here until the early 1990s\, but was burned in the 1993 fire. There are still some artifacts. \nHike will be 6-8 miles depending on weather/group and is rated MEDIUM due to terrain. See the Hike Rating guide https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nDIRECTIONS: \nMeet at backbone trailhead on south side of Old Topanga Road\, 1/4 mile west of Topanga Canyon. Park on south side of street \nClose-by parking is limited — be early!
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hondo-canyon-the-shadiest-section-of-the-backbone-trail/
LOCATION:BBT – Hondo Canyon\, 405 Old Topanga Canyon Rd\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:💦Sleeper Canyon to the Rock Pool - Swimming OK
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Pool is one of the most popular landmarks in Malibu Creek State Park. It has been the site of many movies and TV shows including Planet of the Apes\, Swiss Family Robinson series\, Tarzan movies and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. \n🧺 🤽Bring a sack lunch — we’ll have an extended break by the Pool. In addition to the Rock Pool we’ll also have an opportunity to cool our toes at a Malibu Creek crossing. \nSOME HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE WAY \nThe Mott Adobe – a vacation home built around 1925 by Los Angeles lawyer and member of Crags Country Club Johnny Mott on Mott Road just off Crags Road. Herbert Hoover once slept there \nThe structure is a Spanish Colonial Revival style adobe block structure with a two-door garage\, featuring local bricks\, wooden doors and beams\, and wrought iron fixtures. Only portions of the building are still standing. \nThe Visitor Center – The center was built in the Colonial Revival architectural style in the 1920s by Willis P. Hunt as a vacation home. Within you will find maps\, books\, souvenirs\, even refreshments for sale and nature exhibits. \nCampgrounds – We will also be traveling by a year-round campground that boasts 63 sites. \n👉This leisurely 7-mile hike with appx 1\,000 ft total ascent is rated MEDIUM. See the Hike Rating Guide \nDirections to Trailhead \nAs of this writing we will park in the Tapia Park day use area. Fee is $12/car. There may be free parking (at your own risk) across the street on the southeast corner of Piuma and Malibu Canyon Rd . If you park in free spot use the the Backbone Trail where it crosses under Malibu Canyon and into Tapia Park – or just cross the road. \nNote: I may change meetup venue….check back often for final selection. Normally I would park at the Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon but we may not be able to cross the creek into Sleeper Canyon\, so we go around the Tapia way. I’ll try to find some time to scout it out before hike.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%92%a6sleeper-canyon-to-the-rock-pool-swimming-ok/
LOCATION:Tapia Park\, 884 N. Las Virgenes Road\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Sullivan - Mandeville Loop
DESCRIPTION:The shady hike down Sullivan Canyon parallels a seasonal creek. Alive with the singing of birds\, this hike sounds and feels like an aviary housed within huge stands of sycamore\, oak\, and willow trees. We’ll be hiking on both the Sullivan side and the Mandeville Canyon side of the ridge dividing the two canyons creating a loop. \nThe hike will include a short but steep ascent and an equally steep descent on Mandeville Ridge — trekking poles are recommended. I don’t expect any bushwhacking. \nHike is 7 miles and rated MEDIUM+ due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDirections\nFrom Sunset Boulevard\, 2.3 miles west of the 405\, turn north onto Mandeville Canyon Road. After a third of a mile\, turn left onto Westridge Road. Drive up Westridge Road for 1.2 miles and turn left on Bayliss Road. Drive two blocks and make another left on Queensferry Road and find a place to legally park. \nThere is not much parking on Queensferry so be prepared to park on Bayliss \nWe’ll meet at the big green gate at end of Queensferry Rd
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sullivan-mandeville-loop/
LOCATION:Sullivan Canyon Trailhead\, Queensferry Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Trailer Canyon to Green Peak - a Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE REPLACES THE SULLIVAN CANYON HIKE \nOur route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez Canyon and the surrounding mountains. But like nature and vacuums\, we abhor fire roads. Thus\, shortly after the hike begins we will leave the fireroad and take a small\, slightly overgrown use trail that passes a clay gully and crosses a lush ridge up to the Temescal Ridge trail. We’ll return along the fire road making a loop in the canyon. \nAlong the way don’t forget to check out an old quarry marked by a single out of place palm tree juxtaposed against the indigenous chaparral. \nWe’ll soon meet up with Temescal Ridge trail and head over and up to Green Peak \nHike is 4.5 miles with 1\,000 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM+ due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDirections: \nFrom Sunset Boulevard\, half a mile east of PCH\, turn north on Palisades Drive and continue for 2.9 mi until you get to Palisades Ct. Turn left here then left again on Michael Ln. Trailhead is 0.2 mi on right — across the street form given address. Park on Michael Lane.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/trailer-canyon-to-green-peak-a-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Trailer Canyon Fire Road\, 1803 Michael Lane\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Bell Canyon Loop - Remake
DESCRIPTION:⌚EARLY START TIME🕰️ \nMy Bell Canyon Loop starts and ends at the mouth of Bell Canyon. Its a little-known loop and I haven’t seen any other meetup group do it — so you are in luck today! I’ve redesigned the hike so if you have done this with me in the past you can look forward to something a little different this time \n👉 Hike is about 4.5 miles with 900′ total ascent. Most of that is during a one-mile stretch\, thus I am rating this hike as MEDIUM+ due to terrain. See my hike rating guide. \nThere will be some shade during last mile. \nDIRECTIONS:\nHead toward the address given above but instead of turning on Woodglade Ln\, just park on Highlander Rd. We meet near the corner of Highlander Rd and Woodglade Ln. by the ball field \n✔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 (see https://www.meetuphikes.com/liability-waiver) and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bell-canyon-loop-remake/
LOCATION:24501 Woodglade Ln\, 24501 Woodglade Ln\, West Hills\, CA\, 91307\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Easy Hike: Santa Maria Canyon - Summer Hill Ranch Loop
DESCRIPTION:Another shorter hike for a hot day (See Saturday’s hike also) We’ll enjoy a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We’ll connect up with The Summer Hill Ranch Trail — a short and easy loop that curves around a low-rising hill dotted with coastal live oak trees. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views and a sturdy bridge that will take us across Santa Maria Canyon. \nOn the way back we’ll stop at a picnic bench overlooking Santa Maria Canyon for our break. There are some interesting sandstone formations and caves to explore – or you can just sit and relax \nThere will be some shade along the way. Hike will be about 3.5 miles with 800 ft total ascent and rated EASY+ See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \n📺Check out this video from a previous hike: https://youtu.be/EJsNT8OpyLA \nDirections \nAddress is for reference. Park at the end of Viewridge Rd \nFrom Highway 101: drive south on Topanga Canyon Blvd for 3.7 miles. Turn left on Viewridge Rd and drive 0.5 miles to the end of the road. \nFrom Pacific Coast Highway: head north on Topanga Canyon Blvd. for 9 miles and turn right on Viewridge Rd. \nThe Organizers and members in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/easy-hike-santa-maria-canyon-summer-hill-ranch-loop/
LOCATION:Viewridge – Summit Pointe Estates – HWD\, 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Canyon - Serrano Valley Loop
DESCRIPTION:This is a loop hike. From the Sycamore Campground parking lot we’ll hike up Big Sycamore Canyon for about a mile and then head east on the Serrano Canyon trail into a densely wooded narrow canyon\, with a lovely seasonal stream crisscrossing the trail numerous times\, and abundant wildlife. As we begin to gain elevation and the trail starts turning north a stunning vista of rolling grasslands set against the steep outlines of Boney Ridge begins to emerge. This is Serrano Valley \nWe’ll explore the Serrano Family Home Site. This was a large ranch back in the day. The area is strewn with old farm equipment\, water pumps\, home items\, and other artifacts. Trails may be a little overgrown in this area \nI first discovered the Serrano Ranch artifacts in 2013 after the Springs fire. The fire uncovered a bonanza of artifacts including home appliances\, tools\, etc. Check out the pictures here. \nWe’ll crisscross many of the old ranch roads and trails there. We’ll return to Sycamore Canyon via the Old Boney Trail and head back to the cars \nHIKE IS APPX 9 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,500 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT. SEE THE HWD HIKE RATING GUIDE \nDirections \nTake PCH to Sycamore Canyon Rd. Turn in and go to Kiosk. Pay\, park or hang out. We’ll be meeting in day use lot. \nSycamore Canyon Rd is 19 miles north/west of Malibu Canyon Rd. Its 5.9 miles south/east of Las Posas (you will pass by La Jolla Canyon). \nThere is a parking fee\, credit cards ok. There is additional pay parking at Thornhill Broom Beach – from there walk under PCH to meetup spot.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sycamore-canyon-serrano-valley-loop/
LOCATION:Sycamore Canyon Campground\, 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T220000
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SUMMARY:🌠🍷Fireballs over Malibu - Perseid Party🎉🌠
DESCRIPTION:No white lights\, bring red or green — red being the best. Amazon has some inexpensive ones that have worked well for me and other members: **https://amzn.to/3OAAu3S**. If you don’t have one you can piggy back off the others’. If you need a white light\, then you should not be attending. \nYou don’t need to get out of the city to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Anywhere is fine as long as there are no lights in your line of sight. For us city-folk\, the Santa Monica Mountains provides some of the best viewing spots for watching the Perseid Meteor Shower. \nI have selected Saddle Peak as our viewing spot. At over 2\,800 feet\, Saddle Peak is the highest peak in the eastern/central Santa Monica Mountains \nWe’ll get there by way of Backbone Trail near where Stunt Road\, Schueren Road and Saddle Peak Rd meet. \n🍻🧺Bring food/snacks and booze to share. Bring your own cups\, plates\, etc \nThis year’s Perseid meteor shower began July 17 and ends August 24 with a peak during the predawn hours of Sunday\, August 13. We will be watching the show Thursday night and avoid the Friday and Saturday night crowds with their headlights and flashlights. \n📈There will be an EASY 1 mile hike — with a gentle 450 ft ascent — to our viewing location\, then 1 mile back they way we came. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nWe will arrive early to catch the sunset over Malibu and the Pacific. There will be panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to the West\, and other ridges and peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains to the East and West. \n🚨No white lights\, bring red or green — red being the best. These have worked well for me and other members: **https://amzn.to/3OAAu3S**. If you don’t have one you can piggy back off the others’. If you need a white light\, then you should not be attending. \nDIRECTIONS: \nHead toward the top of Stunt Road where it comes together with Schueren Road and Saddle Peak Road. Park in a turnout about 0.1 mile downhill from the top of Stunt. \nUse this link for precise navigation: https://goo.gl/maps/DrDP7CYwCghi8UHx6 \nSee https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/33783957/514754371/ for aerial vew
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%a0%f0%9f%8d%b7fireballs-over-malibu-perseid-party%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%8c%a0/
LOCATION:Topanga Lookout Trailhead\, Saddle Peak Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T130000
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SUMMARY:Ray's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Scroll Down to RSVP” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffffff” custom_text=”#1c9ec5″ shape=”square” link=”url:%23rsvp”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDetails\nOn this one we’ll hike on some secret trails converting a classic out and back hike into a loop. We’ll start in La Jolla Canyon and hike on my secret trail to the to the Overlook Trail dividing La Jolla and Sycamore Canyons. From there we’ll descend into Sycamore Canyon via the Fireline Trail amd use a network of trails taking us back to Ray Miller Trail.  We’ll make a stop above the Great Sand Dunes along the way \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 7 MILES WITH ABOUT 2\, 100 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HWD HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \n\n\n  	\n      \n            \n      \n                    \n              Tec Labs Tecnu Original Poison Oak & Ivy Outdoor Skin Cleanser - First Step ...          \n          \n                    Not available\n                              View on Amazon      \n    \n  	\n              	\n\n  ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\n  \nDirections:\n\nWe’ll meet at the Ray Miller Trailhead/Parking lot entrance. There is some free parking on PCH on east side of entrance. If you want to park inside fee is only $8.00. There is an iron ranger that accepts credit cards\, or maybe even a human at the gate. \nFrom Los Angeles\, after a long and relaxing drive down the Pacific Coast Highway (22 miles past Malibu Canyon)\, you’ll enter Ventura County and pass the so-called “Great Sand Dune.” Across the street from Thornhill Broome Beach is the entrance to La Jolla Canyon. It is very clearly marked. \nFrom Ventura: Entrance is a couple miles after Las Posas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSVP Here\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/rays-revenge/
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20230730T175322Z
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UID:10001839-1692435600-1692450000@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:🏆Announcement: VIP Hike at the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Announcing a new VIP hike. For more info go to the HWD website log in with your VIP account and RSVP \nHang out after the hike for some light fare and adult refreshments. \nIf you are not yet a member of the HWD VIP Club you can sign up here
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%86announcement-vip-hike-at-the-ocean/
LOCATION:Carpinteria Bluffs Trailhead\, 6145 Carpinteria Ave\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T030000
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SUMMARY:Path of the Gods
DESCRIPTION:Contact me if you happen to be in Italy around this time. \nThe “Path of the Gods” (Sentiero degli Dei) is a famous hiking trail located along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. It offers stunning panoramic views of the coastline\, the Tyrrhenian Sea\, and the picturesque towns of Positano\, Praiano\, and Agerola. The trail is renowned for its natural beauty\, historical significance\, and breathtaking vistas. \nHere’s some information about the Path of the Gods hike: \nLocation: The Path of the Gods is situated in the Campania region of Italy\, on the Amalfi Coast. It stretches between the towns of Bomerano in Agerola and Nocelle near Positano. \nDistance and Difficulty: The length of the trail is approximately 7.8 kilometers (4.8 miles). It’s considered a moderate hike\, with some uphill and downhill sections. The trail takes around 3 to 4 hours to complete\, depending on your pace and how often you stop to enjoy the views. \nScenery: The trail offers breathtaking views of the coastline\, the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea\, and the stunning cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. You’ll also see terraced gardens\, traditional stone houses\, and the dramatic landscape that this region is known for. \nTrail Highlights: Along the Path of the Gods\, you’ll encounter several highlights\, including: \nBomerano: The starting point of the trail\, located in the town of Agerola.\nPanorama delle Sirene: A scenic viewpoint that offers incredible views of Positano and the sea. \nColle Serra: The highest point of the trail\, providing panoramic vistas in all directions. \nNocelle: The endpoint of the hike\, offering a way to descend towards Positano. \nDirections\nTransportation provided from\, and back to\, Sorrento
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/path-of-the-gods/
LOCATION:Piazza Torquato Tasso\, Piazza Torquato Tasso\, Sorrento\, 80067\, IT
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
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SUMMARY:HWD Ranch - Mormon Canyon Loop
DESCRIPTION:Another HWD Original! \nThe 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\, ring-tailed cat\, and the endangered California Condor. \n\n\n  	\n      \n            \n      \n                    \n              The Complete Hiker's Guide To The Backbone Trail          \n          \n                              $12.60 (As of: 2025/08/28 5:00 pm - Details)\n                              View on Amazon      \n    \n  	\n              	\n\n  ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\nNature won’t be the only thing we’ll experience. We may get a chance to meet Ferdinand\, a bull that roams the area and a couple of wild horses. There are lots of old artifacts to explore along the way\, including old ranch houses\, abandoned ranch vehicles\, a dam and much more! So expect a lot of stops along the way. \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 6 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM . SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nDIRECTIONS:\nHead toward the map pin using Google Map. Ignore private road signs. You are going to park on right side in a turnout on Brown’s Canyon Rd. The first picture below shows an old for-sale sign post. You  can park in turnout immediately before or immediately after that. We’ll meet in the driveway by that sign. See 2nd pic below. This is the entrance to the old Misty Hollow ranch\, now owned by MRCA and part of their park system. See 3rd pic for parking and ranch overview. \nPark in turnout on either side of broken old sign\n  \nWe’ll meet in front of that pipe gate\n  \nAerial showing the 2 turnouts and meeting spot
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-3/
LOCATION:Misty Hollow Ranch – HWD\, 12080 Browns Canyon Rd\, Chatsworth\, ca\, 91311\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T130000
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SUMMARY:Hill & Hawk Canyons - Western Plateau - Adventist Hill
DESCRIPTION:We began hiking and exploring this area in 2008 when we were the original “Weekday Hikers.” At that time there was a system of old use trails known mainly only to a few local equestrians. It soon became a favorite and regular hiking location for us. \nA few years later\, open space agencies and other trail-builders literally followed in our footsteps and began converting our use trails to official “new” trails\, erected trail signs and built bridges. \nToday we will do one of my classic loops and add Adventist Hill to the mix. Trekking poles and good lug soles recommended \nHike is about 7 miles with 1500′ gain. It is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating guide. \nHere is a video from a previous hike in Hill Canyon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC9pYzkaCF0 \nHistory of Hill Canyon\nHill Canyon is part of a system of deeply eroded canyons\, plateaus and ridgelines now known as the Conejo Canyons Open Space. On clear days\, trails in this area afford dramatic views of Ventura and the coastline\, as well as inland to the Topa Topa mountains north of Ojai. This area also conserves a variety of habitats\, including coast live oak woodlands\, riparian habitats\, interior sage scrub/chaparral\, and coastal sage scrub. The hike will be about 8 miles with moderate elevation gain. \nPrior to 2000 plans for high end homes were made to be built on the Western Plateau above Hill Canyon. There were a couple of problems. An access road would be a very expensive addition to the cost of the properties. Fire access requires a separate emergency access which was not feasible without access through city property. A bordering golf course would add to the property values and if done right would provide the emergency access at little cost. A win-win for the developer. No problem. He got city officials to spend about $2.6 million to plan a golf course with the emergency access. \nBut then Audubon members and other environmentalists showed pictures of the flood plain under water after a big rain. The club house would have to be up on the ridge above to be feasible. Golfers would have to be driven down to tee off. The golf course plans got canceled and a land trade was worked out by the same city officials who caused the $2.6 million to be wasted. \nDirections to trailhead \nUse Google Map and drive to address. Park in dirt lot at trailhead or on street near corner with Rancho Conejo Blvd \n“If you’re early\, you’re on time. If you’re on time\, you’re late. If you’re late…don’t bother showing up”
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hill-hawk-canyons-western-plateau-adventist-hill/
LOCATION:Conejo Canyons Trail Head\, 2010 Conejo Center Dr\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T171432Z
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SUMMARY:Spahn Ranch - Stagecoach Rd - Corriganville - Rock House - El Camino Nuevo Loop
DESCRIPTION:Our hike will be steeped in local history and lore. We’ll begin our trek at the top of the Old Stagecoach Rd and venture west through Twilight Canyon to Corriganville. After a little site-seeing and a loop around Corriganville we’ll head up a hill to the 118 and cross under it using the wildlife corridor. From there we’ll take a seldom-used trail to the fork at the Hummingbird Trail and Rocky Peak Trails. We’ll visit the Rock House and have our snack break. \nWe’ll continue the loop by heading down Rocky Peak Rd and catch the El Camino Nuevo which will bring us to the Spahn Ranch. And then its back to The Old Stagecoach Rd \nEnjoy the history lessons below 🙂 \nThe Spahn Ranch \nThe ranch took its name from dairy farmer George Spahn\, who purchased the property in 1948. Many western-themed movies and television shows were filmed on the ranch\, including Duel in the Sun (1946) and television episodes of Bonanza\, The Lone Ranger\, and Zorro. It was also the filming location for the B-movie The Creeping Terror. \nThe Spahn Ranch is notorious for having been the primary residence of Charles Manson and his followers\, the “Manson Family\,” for much of 1968 and 1969. Spahn was 80 years old and living at the ranch when he allowed The Manson Family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson#Manson_Family) to move in\, rent-free\, in exchange for labor. \nhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/2/f/600_456802575.jpeg \nA wildfire destroyed all of the Spahn Movie Ranch’s film sets and residential structures on September 26\, 1970. George Spahn died on September 22\, 1974\, and is buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park in nearby Newhall\, California. \nThe Rock House \nThe rock house is a small room under a rock overhang. It was built as part of a movie set. Across the trail from the rock house is a natural cave above the road. Rumor has it that an entire family lived there at one time. Its a perfect spot for our snack break! \nhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/3/e/600_427724862.jpeg \nhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/2/e/600_427725102.jpeg \nCorriganville \nWe’ve been here many times. From 1937 to 1965 Corriganville Movie Ranch\, owned by stuntman Ray “Crash” Corrigan\, was a working film studio and movie ranch for outdoor location shooting. In 1949\, it opened to the public on weekends and holidays. \nIn 1965 Ray Corrigan sold the property to Bob Hope. A housing subdivision called Hopetown was developed and built on a parcel near the park entrance. In the late 1960s and early 1970s part of the site was used for motorcycle racing. In 1970 the ranch was swept by fire. In 1979 another fire destroyed virtually all of the remaining structures. \nIn 1988 The land was acquired by the City of Simi Valley for use as a regional park \nHere is a video of the “Jungle Jim Rock” and “Robin Hood Lake” \nhttp://youtu.be/G-MeZdkkeFo \nHere is a video showing Fort Apache location. \nhttp://youtu.be/YK7ajTUHHrY \nThe Old Stagecoach Road \nAnother HWD regular\, The Old Stagecoach Road was built In 1859. It provided an inland route between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara that was shorter than the coastal route. The first overland stagecoach to use the pass made its run between San Francisco and Los Angeles on April 6\, 1861. We’ll be starting and ending our loop hike at the top of the Devils Slide segment and hiking along the Twilight Canyon section \nDescending into Twilight Canyon \nhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/4/c/8/highres_19966280.jpeg \nEl Camino Nuevo \nMore appropriately known as the Chatsworth Grade Road it replaced the stagecoach route in 1895 and provided an easier and smoother route to transport goods. It was also able to accommodate motorized vehicles. We’ll be hiking along this old grade which was replaced by our familiar Old Santa Susana Pass in 1917. \nThe Santa Susana Wildlife Corridor \nThis wildlife corridor under the 118 helps provide a vital linkage between the Santa Susana Mountains and the Santa Monica Mountains. It also means us animals don’t have to dodge cars on the 118 when we go from Corriganville to the Hummingbird Trail \nhttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/3/c/600_427741852.jpeg \nHike will be about 8 miles with about 1500′ total ascent and rated difficult. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide. \nBring plenty of water and snacks \nDirections \nDepending on size of group I may change the meeting spot. For now use the Google Map shown here.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/spahn-ranch-stagecoach-rd-corriganville-rock-house-el-camino-nuevo-loop/
LOCATION:Lilac Lane Trail head\, 7700 Lilac Ln\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T110000
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SUMMARY:Easy Hike: Paramount Ranch Raceway
DESCRIPTION:Another HWD Original!\nMany of you know Paramount Ranch for its Western Town filming set (destroyed by the Woolsey fire). But did you know that during the 1950s it was home to a world-class race track? The broken sections of asphalt that twist through the eucalyptus trees and around the old Western Town was in fact an official racecourse with international prestige! \nClick here for a cool video \nTrack History \nThe 2-mile Paramount Ranch Raceway opened for its first event over the weekend of August 18th and 19th 1956. Among the notable names competing were Dan Gurney\, Lance Reventlow\, Ritchie Ginther and Bob Bondurant\, who made up a more than 350-strong entry list of drivers across a variety of categories. \nIt was a narrow and twisting course with ups and downs. Due to many accidents and tragedies the track closed 7 races and 18 months later. After closure it was used for the next several years by Paramount for filming movies. \nMovie History \nThe track was used for filming many movies\, including 1957’s “Devil’s Hairpin”\, “Roadracers” (1959) and “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini” (1965). Perhaps the most famous depiction of the circuit on the big screen came during 1965’s ‘Spin Out‘\, notable for starring Elvis Presley. Cameos also followed with 1966’s ‘Munster Go Home‘\, ‘The Love Bug‘ (1968) and its sequel\, ‘Herbie Rides Again’\, in 1974. \nHike will be 3-4 miles with 200′-400′ total ascent and rated EASY. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \n–> Depending on unanimous decision of group I can extend this hike as far and as high as your legs will take you. \nDIRECTIONS \n2903 Cornell Road\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301 \nGPS Coordinates: N 34.1181 W -118.7525 \nFrom the Ventura Freeway (US 101) in Agoura take the Kanan Road offramp and turn south. Follow Kanan\, turn left on Cornell Way\, bear right onto Cornell Road for about 3 blocks. Turn right at the main gate to Paramount Ranch. \nFrom PCH turn north onto Kanan for 6 miles then turn right onto Mulholland. After 5.5 miles turn left onto Cornell Rd. Turn left into Paramount Ranch \nWHEN YOU ENTER PARAMOUNT RANCH GO TO THE END OF THE ENTRANCE ROAD (YOU’LL SEE IT AS YOU TURN IN) AND TURN LEFT (you’ll be driving on racetrack straightaway) . PARK NEAR THE END. \nIMPORTANT: \nThe Organizers and members in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER – https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/322667/Liability_Waiver/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/easy-hike-paramount-ranch-raceway/
LOCATION:Paramount Ranch – HWD\, 2903 Cornell Rd\, Agoura Hills\, ca\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T171440Z
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SUMMARY:Grasslands Trail and Century Lake to the MASH Site
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last hike to the MASH site\, via the Grasslands Trail\, until spring because the Malibu Creek bridge is scheduled for removal on this day. We’ll stop by Century Lake along the way. \nHike is about 7 miles with 1\,000′ gain and rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nPost-hike lunch at La Paz – https://goo.gl/maps/V796pJJzgjs \nDirections: \nTrailhead and street parking are on Mullholland Hwy about 0.2 mi west of Las Virgenes Rd. \nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are\noverestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe Organizers and members in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/grasslands-trail-and-century-lake-to-the-mash-site/
LOCATION:Grasslands Trailhead – MCSP\, 27000 Mulholland Hwy\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
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SUMMARY:Cheeseboro & Las Virgenes Canyons to Shepherd's Flat (Loop Hike)
DESCRIPTION:Please join a beautiful hike in Upper Las Virgenes Preserve and Cheeseboro Canyon! \nWe’ll do my classic loop (a little different than the classic book version) and start at the northern end of Las Virgenes Rd\, traverse the Chesebro ridge trail past the Baleen Wall to Shepherd’s flat and then turn east along a beautiful less traveled trail back to the Las Virgenes trail. \nHike is about 9.5 miles with 1\,650 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM+ See the HWD Hike Rating Guide. \nDirections\nPark and meet at the north end of Las Virgenes Rd \nTrail 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. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/cheeseboro-las-virgenes-canyons-to-shepherds-flat-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space\, 6060 Las Virgenes Rd\, Upper Las Virgenes\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20231205T171433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T171433Z
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SUMMARY:Browns Canyon - Devil Canyon & Deerlake Highlands Loop
DESCRIPTION:Our loop hike begins in the Twin Lakes neighborhood and meanders north through along Browns Canyon Creek. We’ll eventually head west along a network of trails across Deerlake Highlands and descend Echo Canyon connecting our loop with Devil Canyon. Devil Canyon\, with it’s spectacular rock formations created 80 million years ago in a marine environment\, makes for a haunting yet beautiful hike. Live Oak and Willow trees fill the canyon and sandstone geology of the wildest kind is found. \nThere will be a few creek crossings but I suspect they will be low enough now to keep us dry. \nHike will be about 6.5 miles with 1\,000 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nIt appears our meetup location is now on Google Maps. However\, Meetup.com hasn’t updated yet. Click here for Location on Google Maps \nIf you are using iPhone or car GPS\, you may need the following directions\, or type in the coordinates 34.279504\, -118.600623 \nThese are the directions that we used in the past: \nAddress on meetup page is approximate. Go to map pin or follow these instructions \n🚗From Canoga Ave – go north on Canoga Ave past the 118. Bear right and enter the Deerlake Ranch development; head uphill and make a left on Poema Pl. Go past the 21600 address\, cross the bridge (that will be the 2nd bridge you cross)\, then turn right into the construction site for Skyline Homes. Park in cul de sac to the right \n🚙From Topanga Cyn Blvd – go north on Topanga past the 118. Turn right on Poema Pl\, but don’t go all the way to 21600. Before the bridge turn left into Skyline Homes construction site. Park in cul de sac on right. \nTrail 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. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe Organizers and members in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER – https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/322667/Liability_Waiver/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/browns-canyon-devil-canyon-deerlake-highlands-loop/
LOCATION:Twin Lakes Plateau – Near this address\, 21600 Poema Pl\, Chatsworth\, 91311
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20231204T171437Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Canyon - Sostomo - Deer Valley Loop
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Canyon is the quintessential coastal canyon. The year-round stream provides ample water to support this 550-acre park’s numerous plant communities and a diverse wildlife population. \nYou will love the natural beauty of Solstice Canyon\, yet wildfires have left behind the architectural ruins of our recent past. During our trek we will pass remains of the Keller House\, a stone hunting cabin built over one hundred years ago\, and significantly damaged by fire in 2007. Upon arriving at the park’s most popular feature\, the 30′ Solstice waterfall\, we will find the stone and brick ruins of The Roberts Ranch house designed by architect Paul Revere Williams in 1952. In 1929\, Williams became the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects and later designed a prominent landmark at the Los Angeles International Airport\, the “LAX Theme Building (1961).” \nWe will extend the classic Solstice Canyon hike by taking the Sostomo Trail and Deer Valley Loop Trail. The trail meanders through chaparral and coastal sage scrub to the western ridge of Solstice Canyon. After a couple of stream crossings we will encounter breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for the ruins of several cabins burned in past wildfires. \nHIKE IS ABOUT 7.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1900 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM+ DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE  \nBring at least 2 quarts water\, sunscreen\, hat\, snacks. Sturdy tennis shoes OK. \nDIRECTIONS \nFrom PCH\, turn inland on Corral Canyon Rd. and proceed north for about 0.2 mile until you arrive at the entrance to the Solstice Canyon Park. Turn left and proceed along Solstice Canyon Rd for about 0.5 mile until you arrive at the second parking area. Corral Canyon Rd is between Malibu Canyon and Kanan-Dume Rd. \nRULES \n\nCarpooling is desirable\nAll hikers must stay on established trails\nNo use of flour or chalk to mark trails.\nPractice “Leave No Trace” – take only pictures and leave only footprints\n\nTrail 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. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/solstice-canyon-sostomo-deer-valley-loop/
LOCATION:Solstice Canyon Park\, 3950 Solstice Canyon Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90264\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20231221T171432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T171432Z
UID:10002196-1703160000-1703163600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:time zone test #1
DESCRIPTION:testing time zone in meetup calendar \nEvent created on PC
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/time-zone-test-1/
LOCATION:Lees Ferry Launch\, Spencer Trail\, Marble Canyon\, AZ\, 86036\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20231221T171432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T171432Z
UID:10002197-1703930400-1703937600@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:🚵🏻Biking Tour of Topanga State Park
DESCRIPTION:I’ve scheduled a bike ride in my other group. Check it out here and join! \n[Don’t RSVP on this HWD page]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%b5%f0%9f%8f%bbbiking-tour-of-topanga-state-park/
LOCATION:Lees Ferry Launch\, Spencer Trail\, Marble Canyon\, AZ\, 86036\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20231228T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T171437Z
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SUMMARY:🥳New Year Hike: Lynnmere Loop in Wildwood
DESCRIPTION:Happy 2024!\nWe’ll be starting our hike on the Castillo Trail in Wildwood Park\, probably a new trail head for many of you. From there we’ll descend into Wildwood Canyon with a couple of creek crossings and hook up with the Lynnmere Trail. We’ll loop around the south side of Wildwood Park with awesome views of Mount Clef Ridge and the Conejo Canyons Open Space. \nThis hike will be about 6 miles with 1500 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the HWD hike rating guide \nDirections \nHead for the address posted and park on street. We meet in the cul-de-sac. \nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. \nBring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.\nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%a5%b3new-year-hike-lynnmere-loop-in-wildwood/
LOCATION:Castillo Trail – Wildwood Park\, 262 Castillo Circle\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151008
CREATED:20240103T171435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T171435Z
UID:10002230-1704535200-1704542400@www.hikingwithdean.com
SUMMARY:Bike Tour: Westlake Village - North Ranch Loop
DESCRIPTION:I’ve scheduled a biking tour for this Saturday. You can check it out and RSVP here at my biking group \n[do not rsvp on this page]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-tour-westlake-village-north-ranch-loop/
LOCATION:27201 Pico Canyon Rd\, 27201 Pico Canyon Rd\, Stevenson Ranch\, CA\, 91381\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Hiking with Mark E: Caballero Canyon to San Vicente Mtn. Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start up the single track in pretty Caballero Canyon to Dirt Mulholland\, and then head East on the fire road for only less than a 1/4 mile and take another single track trail through beautiful canyons to a scenic overlook with views of the San Fernando Valley and the ocean. Here we will take a short rest before continuing toward San Vicente Mtn. Park\, home of one of the most well-preserved\, former Nike Missile Bases in the Southland. \nWe’ll take a break at the park\, eat our snacks\, and check out the stunning\, 360-degree views from the lookout (including the nearby Encino Reservoir). Then we’ll backtrack on the Dirt Mulholland to Caballero trail back to our cars. \nHere’s a rough AllTrails link to the route. \nSTATS\nLevel: Moderate\nGain: ~ 1\,200 ft.\nDistance: ~ 8 miles\nTime: ~ 3.5-4 hours\nType: Lollipop w/a few out-and-back sections and loops\, single track dirt and fire road\, entirely exposed\nDogs: Not permitted (trail crosses into Topanga St Park)\nWater: N/A @ TH\nRestrooms: N/A @ TH; there’s a Von’s at 18411 Clark St.\, a block E of Reseda\, and S of the 101 and N of Ventura Blvd. There are restrooms are available at San Vicente Mtn. Park.\nParking: Free parking (no pass reqd) on both sides of Reseda Blvd.\nBring: Hat\, sunscreen\, 2-3 liters of water\, layered clothing \nDIRECTIONS\nFor GPS\, use 4047 Reseda Blvd.\, Tarzana\, CA 91356. From the 101 Fwy\, exit at Reseda Blvd and turn South. Drive for about 2.2 miles\, crossing Burbank and Ventura Blvds (don’t go to the very top of Reseda Blvd).\nThe TH is on the East side of Reseda Blvd. across the street from Braemar Country Club; it’s clearly marked with a big sign. DO NOT GO TO TOP OF RESEDA\nMark’s mobile: 310-433-1862 \n*********\nThe Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/ or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hiking-with-mark-e-caballero-canyon-to-san-vicente-mtn-park/
LOCATION:Lees Ferry Launch\, Spencer Trail\, Marble Canyon\, AZ\, 86036\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Falls Creek Lollipop & HWD Ranch West
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be modifying a difficult hike and making it a medium one this time. We begin in the prestigious gated neighborhood of the Indian Springs Estates in Chatsworth. From there we head north and enter Indian Springs Open Space\, set within the backdrop of surrounding open and untouched mountains\, ravines and hillsides. \nAfter a little more trekking we will find ourselves in Rocky Peak Park. This extraordinary property forms the most critical wildlife habitat linkage between the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains. Spectacular sandstone boulders\, outcroppings\, oak savannahs\, and perennial water sources provide a diverse habitat for birds\, mammals\, and reptiles. \nWe’ll be taking our snack break atop a hill at the HWD Ranch West surrounded by old farm\, ranching equipment (see featured photo) and commanding views. \nHISTORICAL NOTES\nDuring our hike we’ll be passing by land that was once the homesteaded property (Fern Ann Falls) of the first American family to settle in the San Fernando Valley: Neils and Ann Johnson. They moved to the property in 1874 and homestead papers were filed in 1899. \nAlmost 20 years ago while exploring the homesteaded area I came across some of the “trails” we’ll be using. Back then they were just overgrown paths left over by human activity during a bygone era. My old “secret trails” are now established LA County trails; hikers\, bikers and equestrians are permitted through the estate gates. \nHike is about 6.5 miles with 1\,600 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM+. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom the Santa Susana Pass Rd — between Rocky Peak Rd and Topanga Canyon Blvd — turn north on Iverson Rd. Proceed under the 118 Fwy and park on street outside of gates. We meet just outside the gates. \nIMPORTANT\nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. \nBring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.\nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/falls-creek-lollipop-hwd-ranch-west/
LOCATION:Santa Susana Pass Trail Trailhead\, Iverson Rd\, Los Angeles\, ca\, 91311\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Oak Canyon to China Flat - A Double Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:This hike was requested by the original Mark E🙋🏻‍♂️. \nPerched 2\,000 feet above sea level in the hills between Simi Valley\, Oak Park and Thousand Oaks\, China Flat is an idyllic 1\,100-acre oak meadow that features rocky sandstone outcroppings and native oak woodlands.\nAlong our route we will pass by an old cistern\, a small silo and an abandoned farm vehicle that are vestiges of the area’s ranching history. There is also a vernal pond. \nWe’ll get there via the Rocky Ridge Open Space – a steep climb on the east side of Oak Canyon Community Park. After a loop around China Flat we will regturn via the China Flat Trail then down along Medea Creek that flows through the park into a duck pond by our cars. \nHike is about 6.5 miles with 1600′ total ascent and rated MEDIUM+ – see the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDirections\nWe’ll be meeting by the duck pond at Oak Canyon Community Park in the first lot immediately to the left after entrance \nIMPORTANT\nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated.\nBring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. \nTrail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/oak-canyon-to-china-flat-a-double-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Rock Ridge Open Space\, 5600 Hollytree Dr\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Bell Canyon Loop - Extended
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another HWD Original! \nMy Bell Canyon Loop starts and ends at the mouth of Bell Canyon. Its a little-known loop and I haven’t seen any other meetup group do it — so you are in luck today! I’ve redesigned the hike so if you have done this with me in the past you can look forward to something a little different this time \nHike into History\nA Visit to the Rancho El Escorpion Lime Kiln \nBell Canyon is the location of the Rancho El Escorpion lime kiln site. The site sits on  a seam of limestone running from Bell Canyon to Dayton Canyon and the Woolsey Canyon area (the sites of 2 more kilns). The kiln was constructed over a time period starting between the late 18th  and early 19th  centuries by a succession of native Chumash people and others of mixed Chumash and Mexican heritage. \nThe kiln was used to process quicklime (used on the San Fernando Mission buildings) throughout the nineteenth century. Over the years the kiln has become almost entirely covered with dirt\, its mouth filled in\, and is difficult to see (without me showing it to you). \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				2018\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				1987\n				\n		\n\n  \nViewing the Bell Canyon Limestone Quarry \nIn 1939 to 1941\, the limestone hilltop at the mouth of Bell Canyon was used to face the Sepulveda Dam Basin. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”warning”] Hike is about 4.5 miles with 900′ total ascent. Most of that is during a one-mile stretch\, thus I am rating this hike as MEDIUM+ due to terrain. See my hike rating guide[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDIRECTIONS:\nHead toward the address given above but instead of turning on Woodglade Ln\, just park on Highlander Rd. We meet near the corner of Highlander Rd and Woodglade Ln. by the ball field[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bell-canyon-loop-3/
LOCATION:24501 Woodglade Ln\, 24501 Woodglade Ln\, West Hills\, CA\, 91307\, US
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