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SUMMARY:🥂🎂Birthday & 👴Retirement Hike - Lunch at Malibu Seafood
DESCRIPTION:My 65th birthday and retirement day is coming up\, and I can’t wait to celebrate with my hiking buddies at one of our favorite hiking and post-hike lunching spots. \nI am planning a hike in Corral Canyon with lunch at Malibu Seafood and you are cordially invited. SO SAVE THE DATE! \nThe great thing about Malibu Seafood — besides the food and beach views — is they allow you to bring your own beverages (including alcohol) and they are located at the trailhead so no driving required. Leave your beverages in the car until you return from hike. \nI’ll be arranging two hikes: one easy and one medium. Stay tuned for details. \nFree street parking is available
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LOCATION:Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market  and Patio Café\, 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
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SUMMARY:Ridge Route to Parker Mesa Overlook - Los Liones Loop - Reel Inn
DESCRIPTION:Perched high above the Palisades and Malibu\, the vista from the Parker Mesa Overlook is stunning. You can see all of the LA basin laid out before you\, the San Gabriel Mountains to the north\, Catalina Island to the south\, and the crescent shaped coastline of Santa Monica to the east. \nWe’ll have a post-hike lunch at the Reel Inn. Read on… \nThis isn’t your usual Parker Mesa Hike! Our ridge route starts near the Los Liones Canyon trailhead and makes a bee-line up a ridge to the Overlook with a 1400 ft gain in a mere 1.5 miles. Some parts are steep and loose. You’ve been warned! \nCheck out my Top 10 trekking poles. Order one or two today! https://www.hikingwithdean.com/shop/amazon-top-10/ \n \nAt the top\, on the Parker Mesa Overlook\, there are a couple of benches where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Los Angeles coastline and a snack. We’ll take an extended break here to allow everyone to catch up \n \nWe will return via the hilly side trails of E Topanga Fireroad\, and the beautiful Los Liones Canyon \n \nThe Los Liones Trail weaves through a lush canyon just a mile from the Pacific Ocean. Slivers of big blue sea can be seen from much of the ivy and chaparral-lined canyon \n***The No Fireroad rule will be in effect!*** \nThis strenuous hike is rated DIFFICULT. Its a relatively short 5-mile loop\, but packs a wallop with about 2100 feet of total ascent. See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nPost hike lunch will be at the Reel Inn on PCH and Topanga \nDirections \nFrom Santa Monica or Malibu: Take the Pacific Coast Highway and turn on Sunset Boulevard. Go 0.3 miles on Sunset\, take a left on Los Liones and drive half a mile to the end of the street. Park on the right side of the street in the lot across from the church. \nThere is plenty of free street parking\, as well as two lots near picnic areas and restrooms. Hike starts at 9am\, not the parking.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ridge-route-to-parker-mesa-overlook-los-liones-loop-reel-inn/
LOCATION:Los Liones Canyon Trail\, 570 Los Liones\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US
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SUMMARY:Baron Ranch Trails on Gaviota Coast - Post-hike Coastal Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of the Baron Ranch hiking trails? Most folks haven’t\, but it’s a splendid — and sometimes shady — trail a couple miles west of Refugio State Beach and it’s worth the trip. \nAnd if that’s not enough\, we’ll have a picnic at Refugio SB after the hike where Ann and I have reserved two campsites. \nThe hike is about a 6.9 mile lollipop with 1\,300′ total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the hike rating guide at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nOur hike begins in the canyon that forms the Arroyo Quemado Creek watershed. The trail follows a network of ranch roads leading through a habitat restoration area and into the backcountry. \nThe first mile of the trail is relatively flat and follows the bottom of the canyon. Just beyond the one-mile mark the road transitions into the riparian zone and continues to parallel the creek\, it’s here that the trail starts to take on a more wilderness feel. \nAt 2.1 miles and 2.6 miles\, the trail splits to form a loop up into the mountains. The upper portion of the Loop Trail provides some exceptional vistas down the canyon and out towards the ocean with views of the island on a clear day. Views along the canyons open up to reveal the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. At the top of the loop\, the single-track section of the Loop Trail trail connects again to a ranch road and then returns to the beginning of the loop and the main trail. \n[Note. The trail is currently closed until 9/17 due to the recent restrictions placed on California’s National Forests in order to prevent fire activity.] \nDIRECTIONS \n– Take Hwy 101 North\, 2.4 miles past Refugio Road and exit\n– Turn right at the road crossing onto Arroyo Quemada Ln. (Watch for the yellow sign indicating “cross-traffic ahead”).\n– Immediately turn left onto Calle Real and proceed approximately 3/4 mile until the road reaches a street sign that says “End”.\n– Use the circle to turn around and park along Calle Real.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/baron-ranch-trails-on-goleta-coast-post-hike-coastal-picnic/
LOCATION:Baron Ranch Trailhead\, 14550 Calle Real\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117\, US
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SUMMARY:Hondo Canyon - Fossil Ridge - PacBell Tower
DESCRIPTION:Another spectacular section of the Backbone Trail this hike includes staggering views of pink colored sedimentary rock formations\, 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. \nInstead of the usual destination – the graffiti covered Topanga Lookout – we will head over to the old PacBell towers. \nThis is a 9 mile hike with over 1500 ft elevation gain and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Rating guide https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nHighlights include the sedimentary rock formations known as the Sespe Formation\, Hondo canyon’s pink “V” gourge\, Topanga Lookout and the Bragg home in the Bay Tree Woodland. (Paul C. 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 30?s and 40?s. 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). \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-fossil-ridge-pacbell-tower/
LOCATION:BBT – Hondo Canyon\, 405 Old Topanga Canyon Rd\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
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SUMMARY:Dean's Amazon Picks
DESCRIPTION:I’ve curated the Top 10 hiking gear from Amazon that are a fit for our kind of hikes. Selection was also based on sales and ratings. Shop NOW at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/shop/amazon-top-10/ \nMeetup forces me to include a start and end time — just ignore it \nI’ll be adding more stuff so check back often \nNote: As an Amazon Partner I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases and this helps support the group’s activities
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/deans-amazon-picks-3/
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SUMMARY:La Jolla Valley - Chumash - Ray Miller Loop
DESCRIPTION:Details\nJoin us and the small animals and birds of La Jolla Canyon on this loop hike with panoramic views of coastline and The Channel Islands. Flower blooms in the spring are phenomenal. One of the the main attractions are large swaths of native California grassland — some of the last remaining unspoiled areas in the state. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nBecause of the continued closure of the canyon trail up to the waterfall we are going to do this in a special way. We’ll meet on PCH at the entrance to the canyon and walk 2 miles down the ocean side of scenic PCH to the Chumash Trail. Several years ago PCH flooded out and broke up and had to be realigned — we’ll walk along the old broken PCH. \n  \n \nAlong the way we’ll have the opportunity to come face to face with Mugu Rock! You’ve seen it in the distance\, now you will be able to touch it. \n \nConsider the walk along PCH a warmup to the strenuous Chumash Trail. The Chumash trail is an ancient trail which leads from the Pacific Ocean to La Jolla Valley. It was used by the Chumash 7000 years ago\, and believed to be the oldest trail still in continuous use in the Santa Monica Mountains. \nThis trail is very strenuous with almost 1\,000 feet gain in only 0.6 miles. But the views from the top are spectacular \n \n  \nAfter we climb the Chumsh Trail we’ll swing around the Pt Mugu Peak Trail and bag Mugu Peak. We’ll take a group photo at the flag pole. Every year on 9/11\, since 2002\, chief selects from the Naval Base Ventura County replace the flag on Mugu Peak. The previous flag is retired in a ceremony on the base. \n \n  \nAfter descending the peak we’ll head into the grasslands of La Jolla Valley \n \nWe’ll be taking our break at the hike-in campsite. There is a fancy outhouse there. One of the highlights along the way is this pond. Will there be water this week? Naw. \n \nAfter our lunch break we’ll hike along the ridge separating Sycamore Canyon and La Jolla Canyon. We’ll return to our cars via the Ray Miller Trail – the western terminus of the Backbone Trail \nHere us the view from the Ray Miller Trail \n \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 12 MILES WITH ABOUT 2\,200 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT due to mileage and terrain. See the HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nBring at least 2qt water\, snacks/lunch \nDirections to Trailhead\nThere is free parking on PCH near park entrance. If you have to park inside there is an iron ranger that accepts credit cards\, or maybe even a human at the gate. We’ll meet at park entrance on PCH \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. Park on PCH on either side of entrance. \nFrom Ventura: Entrance is a couple miles after Las Posas. Park on land side of PCH on either side of entrance.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/la-jolla-canyon/
LOCATION:La Jolla Canyon\, Point Mugu State Park - La Jolla Canyon\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Solstice Canyon Loop - Lunch at Malibu Seafood
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. There is a 30 ft water fall and some ruins that are fun to explore. We will hike the Rising Sun\, TRW and Solstice Canyon trails. We’ll take a snack break at the waterfall and Roberts house ruins \n \nHike is 4 miles with spectacular ocean views and 800′ total ascent. Hike is rated MEDIUM due to terrain. See hike rating guide https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \n \nPost-hike lunch around the corner at Malibu Seafood (http://www.malibuseafood.com/). BYOB!! \nOk to bring your own beverage\, wine\, beer\, soda\, whatever \nDirections: From 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. 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.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/easy-hike-solstice-canyon-loop-lunch-at-malibu-seafood/
LOCATION:Solstice Canyon Park\, 3950 Solstice Canyon Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90264\, US
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SUMMARY:Native Plants Demystified
DESCRIPTION:Three experts will share their knowledge of native plants on October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Attendees who donate $10 or more when they register will receive a voucher for a free 4-inch plant from Growing Works and a 15 percent discount code to participate in a Wild Rootz adventure. \nTo sign up for this event\, go to https://cosf.org/events/register/ and fill in the form. Don’t forget your voucher! \nThis Fall Speaker Series presentation will be held virtually via Zoom and feature botanical educators Laura Pasetta\, Jenn Rodriguez\, and Antonio Sanchez. COSCA administrator Brian Stark will also join to talk about native plant preservation in the open space. \n[asa2 id=”98581″ tpl=”Book”/] \nLaura Pasetta\, founder and owner of Wild Rootz Outdoor Adventures\, is a trained clinical herbalist\, California naturalist\, organic gardener and nature photographer. Her video presentation will cover how to identify native plants for food and medicine and some tips on native plant gardening. \nJenn Rodriguez\, who holds a BS degree in Horticulture from UC Davis\, will speak about the relationship between native plants and pollinators and will give a video tour of Camarillo wholesale nursery Growing Works\, which she manages. Growing Works focuses on California natives\, succulents\, and Mediterranean plants and provides supported employment for adults with moderate to severe mental health challenges. \nAntonio Sanchez is the nursery manager and restoration volunteer coordinator for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. He has over 15 years experience\, including heading up the nursery at California Botanic Garden in Claremont and co-owning Nopalito Native Plant Nursery in Ventura. He has worked at Cal Flora Nursery\, Theodore Payne Foundation for Native Plants\, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. He will talk about native plants in the garden and join Pasetta\, Rodriguez\, and Stark in answering attendee questions at the program’s conclusion. \nTo sign up for this event\, go to https://cosf.org/events/register/ and fill in the form. While this is a free event a donation of $10 will support future Speaker Series presentations and other activities. Also\, you’re get a voucher for a free plant and a discount for a Wild Rootz adventure!
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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[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection]\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 address given. You are going to park in a turnout on Brown’s Canyon Rd. The 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/
LOCATION:Misty Hollow Ranch – HWD\, 12080 Browns Canyon Rd\, Chatsworth\, ca\, 91311\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Santa Maria Canyon - Summer Hill Ranch Loop
DESCRIPTION:This short hike offers a nice variety of canyon and ocean scenery\, and is not as well traveled as some of the other trails in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains. \nWe’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. \n \nHighlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views and a sturdy bridge that will take us across Santa Maria Canyon. \n \nAfter crossing the bridge we’ll take Summer Hill Ranch trail to the Canyon Overlook. Here\, either at a picnic table or atop a sandstone outcrop\, you can enjoy excellent views of Topanga Canyon’s trademark geology and of Santa Maria Creek. For the rock scramblers there are caves and crevices to explore (while us chickens watch from the picnic bench). \n \n \nHike will be about 3 miles with 550 ft total ascent. Hike is rated as EASY. See the hike rating guide at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nIt’s short\, but offers a nice variety of canyon and ocean scenery\, and is not as well traveled as some of the other trails in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains. \nDirections \nFrom Highway 101: drive south on Topanga Canyon Blvd for 3.7 miles. Turn left on Viewridge 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. \nPark by end of street. There is plenty of street parking \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/santa-maria-canyon-summer-hill-ranch-loop/
LOCATION:Viewridge – Summit Pointe Estates\, 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290
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SUMMARY:Caballero Canyon - Gizmo Peak Loop - Sol Y Luna for Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short but heart-pounding hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon. We’ll take the Dinosaur Egg Trail to Mulholland\, head up for a snack on Gizmo Peak\, and return to car via the Caballero Canyon Trail \nHike is about 4 miles with over 1\,000′ total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the hike rating guide at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nPost hike lunch is down the street at \nSol Y Luna19601 Ventura BlvdTarzana California 91336818-343-8488 \nMeet at the Caballero Canyon trailhead on Reseda Bl. From the 101 Freeway\, exit at Reseda Blvd and turn south. Drive for about two miles. There is parking on both sides of the street; the trailhead is on the left across the street from Braemar Country club \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/caballero-canyon-gizmo-peak-loop/
LOCATION:Caballero Canyon\, 4002 Reseda Bl\, Tarzana\, CA\, 91357\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211030T090000
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Chatsworth Halloween Hike - Day Version
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDetails\nWe’ve been doing this one in Chatsworth since 2009\, and is one of our most popular hikes. It’s the scariest hike this side of Transylvania! Check out the scary night version here \nThis will be a potluck/social event so bring some booze\, edibles\, etc to share \n  \n…..A group of innocent hikers\, unaware of what waits beyond the next switchback….. \n  \nBOO!\n \nChatsworth E-Riders Sprucing up Boot Hill in 2014. Its a ghoulish job but someone has to do it. \n \nYou’ll lose your head on this hike \n \nR.I.P. Jennifer North \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nCocktail time at the old Twin Lakes Clubhouse\nBring some snacks and adult beverage to share. Please bring your own plates\, cup\, utensils\, etc \n \n  \nCostumes are optional:  https://amzn.to/2n5iZyX \n  \nVideo from 2014\n \n  \nThere will be some creeking but I don’t expect much water. Be aware of poison oak \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM DUE. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nDirections:\nOur parking and meetup spot is on a new-homes construction site. The streets are paved and the lots are marked\, but there are no homes built yet. Its easy to get to\, however\, some of the streets are so new\, they are not on some maps (or GPS) yet\, so pay attention to these directions! \n21600 Poema Pl is an address 1/4 mile east the parking area. The Meetup map works on Android (Google maps) and takes you to parking area via Canoga Ave. \nIf you are using iPhone or car GPS\, you may need the following directions\, or type in the coordinates 34.279440\,-118.600440 \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 Crestley/Landsea 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 Crestley/Landsea Homes construction site. Park in cul de sac on right.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”84686″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/12th-annual-chatsworth-halloween-hike/
LOCATION:Deerlake Ranch\, 21600 Poema Pl\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211031T170000
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SUMMARY:🎃💀12th Annual Chatsworth Halloween Hike ☠ Night Version 👻
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve been doing this one in Chatsworth/Twin Lakes since 2009. It’s the scariest hike this side of Transylvania! \nDue to ongoing development in the area our exact path is unknown at this time\, but I estimate it to be about 3 miles with 700′ elevation gain. I will have more accurate figures after pre-scouting the area. \nThe decorations are a little worn and I don’t know if the solar lights are still working\, but it will be a fun hike. There is a nice spot where we can share some drinks and small bites — so bring the “good stuff” \nAnd remember NO WHITE LIGHTS – red or green only. There is still time to order one of these headlamps – one uses batteries\, the other is rechargeable. Both are red/green/white. \n[asa2_collection show_prime=”no” title_length=”50″ savings_text_style=”long” max_width=”2000″ max_row_items=”3″ tpl=” Flex_1″ width=”50%”]1[/asa2_collection] \nCostumes are optional: https://amzn.to/2n5iZyX \nHere are some photos from last year: \nhttps://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/03115251/Halloween.mp4\n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM DUE. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nDIRECTIONS\nOur parking and meetup spot is on a new-homes construction site. The streets are paved and the lots are marked\, but there are no homes built yet. Its easy to get to\, however\, some of the streets are so new\, they are not on some maps (or GPS) yet\, so pay attention to these directions! \n21600 Poema Pl is an address 1/4 mile east the parking area. The Meetup map works on Android (Google maps) and takes you to parking area via Canoga Ave. \nIf you are using iPhone or car GPS\, you may need the following directions\, or type in the coordinates 34.279504\, -118.600623 \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 Crestley/Landsea 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 Crestley/Landsea Homes construction site. Park in cul de sac on right. \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 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/12th-annual-chatsworth-halloween-hike-night-version/
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:20211107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T120000
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SUMMARY:Historic Hike to the Calabasas Stairs
DESCRIPTION:A loop hike filled with local history and a set of stairs. What more can you ask for? Our hike will begin at the west end of Calabasas Rd where “The Trail Between Two Valleys” was dedicated in 2005 \nThis is the path the Juan Bautista De Anza party took in 1776 connecting the San Fernando Valley and Las Virgenes Valley while establishing missions along the way from Mexico to San Francisco. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nOne of the attractions along this trail is a more than 100-year old section of US 101\, known at the time as Ventura Rd aka El Camino Real. Here are a couple of sections from when the road was widened in 1924. I shot the first on 8/2006. Fellow member Bruce cleaned up the area about 8 years ago and revealed the contractor’s name \n[vc_media_grid style=”lazy” element_width=”6″ item=”mediaGrid_ScaleInWithIcon” grid_id=”vc_gid:1636135955940-ecfa2dbe-08b4-3″ include=”99612\,99611″] \nWe’ll then connect to the Anza Loop Trail and into Calabash Canyon where we’ll come across some interesting artifacts. This pair of photos is from 8/2006 when I first explored the area. The trail was once an active jeep road. \n[vc_media_grid style=”lazy” element_width=”6″ item=”mediaGrid_ScaleInWithIcon” grid_id=”vc_gid:1636134706146-b1d765a0-a2a7-9″ include=”99617\,99616″] \nAfter some switchbacks\, grassy hillsides and wooded canyons we’ll make a side trip to the Calabasas Stairs\, a straight up-and-down shot rising a total of 375 steps. The stairs are a tenth of a mile long and climb 185 feet of elevation. \nBut before we get to the stairs we’ll need to climb an old set of steps (photo is from 2/2020) \n[vc_media_grid element_width=”6″ item=”mediaGrid_ScaleInWithIcon” grid_id=”vc_gid:1636135955941-8d3361a2-80ba-6″ include=”99628\,99627″] \nWe will then return to the cars along sloping grasslands. \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,400 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nDirections\nDrive to the western end of Calabasas Rd and park in cul-de-sac
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/historic-hike-to-the-calabasas-stairs/
LOCATION:Juan Bautista de Anza East Trailhead\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
CREATED:20211024T171947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T173526Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Hike - Mountaineer's Route to Saddle Peak and Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Scroll down to RSVP” color=”danger” i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-down-circled” add_icon=”true” link=”url:#RSVP”] \n  \nDetails\nHigh above central Malibu is Saddle Peak\, just east of Malibu Canyon\, one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2\,805 feet. Up here you are literally in the sky\, often above the clouds over Malibu. On a clear day\, facing south\, you can see a vast stretch of the Pacific coast\, Catalina and Channel Islands miles out in the water. If facing north\, you can see the inland valleys of the Malibu Creek watershed or east toward Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley. On a cloudy day\, you look down on the cloud tops as if in an airplane. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nThe climb up Topanga Ridge will be the toughest part of getting there. It is a knife-edge ridge that will require some minor bouldering/scrambling (class 0.5 – 1.0). There is a steep 200′ sandstone slab that serves as an optional shortcut for the heartier hiker with some derring-do. At the top of the ridge\, and 1200 ft higher than the parking lot\, is the old and abandoned Topanga Fire Lookout. We will take a break here and enjoy the stupefying views of the San Fernando Valley\, LA Basin\, Santa Monica Bay and even San Gorgonio Pass 100 miles away. From here we will connect up with the Backbone Trail and hike up to Saddle Peak and take another break on the rock formations. We will complete the loop by descending Saddle Peak via the Cold Creek Preserve and upper Stunt High trail. \nHike is about 8 miles with 2000 ft total ascent \nSlide show from previous hikes\n \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 8 MILES WITH ABOUT 2\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN.  SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nPost Hike Lunch and Wine Tasting\nAfter the hike we’ll head over to Maria’s Italian Kitchen for our wine tasting. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and I will pay the corkage fee. \nIn El Camino Shopping Center next to Wells Fargo\n23331 Mulholland Dr\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364\n \n  \n[vc_row el_id=”RSVP”] \nRSVP Here\n\n  \nDirections\nFollow Google Map link to turnout for Calabasas Peak Mtwy\, aka the 1 mile marker\, at 1673 stunt rd in Calabasas.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/vip-hike-november/
LOCATION:Somewhere in Calabasas\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
CREATED:20211023T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T213157Z
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SUMMARY:50%+ Off REI Gear
DESCRIPTION:I’ve curated some REI stuff that is marked down 50% or more. The selection changes often so check in every couple of days – https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei/ \n(Note: MU forces me to put a start and end date. Ignore it – curated items displayed have no price start or end date) \nREI helps support the group by paying me a small commission for qualified items purchased via my links
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/50-off-rei-gear/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211122T235900
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
CREATED:20211115T212919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T212919Z
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SUMMARY:🥾 HWD's New Partner: KEEN Footwear
DESCRIPTION:KEEN hit the scene running in 2003 with the Newport\, a sandal that protects your toes. Since then\, KEEN shoes\, boots and sandals have earned fans among paddlers\, hiker\, travelers and families\, enabling them to play anyplace without a ceiling. \nTheir The 12 Days Of Christmas Started 11/11 with New Deals and Discounts Every Day thru 11/22! Plus Free Shipping at $100! \n🏷 Click here for today’s Deals:  \nKEEN supports HWD with a small commission for sales made through my links.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%a5%be-hwds-new-partner-keen-footwear/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Park: Paradise Falls - Santa Rosa Valley Loop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n  \nSome of the highlights along the way: \nMont Clef Ridge \nSanta Rosa Valley \nBox Canyon \nLizard Rock \nSkunk Hollow \nParadise Falls \nIndian Creek \nAnd would you believe it\, a train? \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \n[Note: the following is from an old hike. Some parts have changed a bit. I’ll eventually update with more recent pics…stay tuned] \nYou don’t see this on the usual Wildwood hike – an old barn. We’ll  pause here and maybe even play on some old farm equipment \n \nGroup Factoid: Over six years ago we were the first and only group to connect the upper Santa Rosa trail with the Lower Santa Rosa trail by marching down grass covered slopes. Since then an official trail has been built in the same location named the Shooting Star trail \nHere is a creek fed by Paradise Falls. There will be a couple of creek crossings on this hike. Nice\, huh? \n \nLizard Rock – Our first break spot. There will also be restrooms  later along the way at Sycamore Flats \n \n\nThere are two waterfalls in Wildwood Park. Here is Indian Falls. Lots of people walk right by this one without even noticing. We won’t! \n \n\nAll aboard!!!!!!!!! \n \n  \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 9.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 2\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT.  SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \n  \nPost hike lunch at\nJinky’s Thousand Oaks\n1724 E Avenida De Los Arboles Thousand Oaks\, CA 91362 \nHere are direction from Wildwood: https://tinyurl.com/wildwood-jinkys \n  \nDIRECTIONS:\nTake either Lynn Rd or the 23 to Avenida de los Arboles. Turn west and drive toward the Wildflower Playfields . Turn right on Canna St — parking lot is on the left. We meet in the parking lot. \nThere is overflow parking on street. Hike starts at 9:am – please arrive with plenty of time to find your parking space and get ready
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildwood-park-paradise-falls-santa-rosa-valley/
LOCATION:Wildflower Playfields – HWD\, 2800 Canna St\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211124T120000
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SUMMARY:🌻The Pentachaeta Loop
DESCRIPTION:A pre-Thanksgiving workout\, this one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails\, and they have gotten a lot more use since then. \nBlast from the past: Here are photos from the first group hike in December 2009: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=780881. Did you notice the ice on the trail? \nWith combination of use trails\, some minor rock scrambling and views of two local lakes\, the result is probably the best hike in Westlake Village. \nThe Pentachaeta Trail\, the main feature of Triunfo Creek Park\, is named after the Pentachaeta lyonii\, a federally-listed endangered flower found in the park. The yellow\, daisy-like flower is found only in Southern California\, and blooms between April and June. \nWe will join each end of the Pentachaeta Trail with the ridgeline that divides Triunfo and Lobo Canyons to make a 5.5-mile loop. Along the way we will have views of the Las Virgenes Reservoir and Westlake Reservoir (see if you can spot them in the photos below). We may do some peakbagging too! There is a total ascent of about 1\,400 ft with 700′ of it in the first 1.5 miles\, some of it rocky. A trekking pole (for a couple of downhill sections) and sturdy hiking boots recommended. The hike is more strenuous than it sounds. \n\n\n \nDirections: \nFrom the 101 Freeway exit Lindero Canyon Rd and turn south. At the end of Lindero\, turn left onto Triunfo Canyon Rd. Trailhead is on the right\, across from entrance to Oak Forest Mobile Home Park \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 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/%f0%9f%8c%bbthe-pentachaeta-loop/
LOCATION:Triunfo Creek Park\, 32176 Triunfo Canyon Rd\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
CREATED:20211031T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T213135Z
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SUMMARY:📣 11K Hike
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all members. HWD has passed the 11\,000 members mark and continues to be the largest hiking group in America and 2nd largest in the world (on a per leader basis) \nI’ll be posting a celebratory thanksgiving hike soon. In the meantime let’s see if we can get 11\,000 RSVPs 😃 Go ahead and RSVP now even if you are a “Maybe” or don’t plan on going. You can always change it later.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%93%a3-11k-hike/
LOCATION:To Be Determined – HWD\, Somewhere in Santa Monica Mountains\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Bell Canyon Loop
DESCRIPTION:My 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! \n👉 Hike is about 4 miles with 900′ total ascent. Most of that is during a one-mile stretch\, thus I am rating this hike as DIFFICULT due to terrain. See my hike rating guide here: https://www.meetuphikes.com/hike-rating-guide/ \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-2/
LOCATION:24501 Woodglade Ln\, 24501 Woodglade Ln\, West Hills\, CA\, 91307\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T110000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Delight: Oak Creek Canyon-Los Robles-Los Padres Loop
DESCRIPTION:This is a potluck hike in the Los Robles Open Space. We will do the Oak Creek Canyon-Los Robles-Los Padres Loop among some beautiful oak groves and great views of the Conejo Valley. That will be about 4.5 miles with 900′ total ascent and is rated MEDIUM (see https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/) \nThere are facilities at the trailhead including picnic benches. You can leave the food and drink in car during hike. \nHighlights along the way include the “Lily Tomlin” trail and “Sherwood Forest.” (not to be confused with the Sherwood Forest of my Pentachaeta Loop hike) \nGroup Trivia: We first did this hike in May 2008. Back then\, when I was living in Oak Park/Westlake Village\, it was the location of our infamous Sundowner Hikes. \nDirections to trailhead: \nFrom the 101 freeway exit Moorpark Rd. Drive to the south end of Moorpark Rd\, turn right on Greenmeadow Ave.\, and go a half mile to the parking lot. (Make sure you drive a half mile on Greenmeadow Ave. before parking) \nBring water\, snacks\, camera\, sunscreen \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/afternoon-delight-oak-creek-canyon-los-robles-los-padres-loop/
LOCATION:Greenmeadow Trailhead – HWD\, 820 Greenmeadow Ave\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T120000
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SUMMARY:Trailer Canyon to Temescal Lookout
DESCRIPTION:Our 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 fire road 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. \nWe’ll soon meet up with Temescal Ridge trail and head over to Temescal Lookout. Our “NO FIREROAD RULE” will be in effect. \nWe’ll find some comfy spots among the ruins of an old ranger station/fire lookout and have our snack break. Our destination awaits us! \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. \nHIKE IS ABOUT 5.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,200 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE at https://www.meetuphikes.com/hike-rating-guide/ \n[Note: This hike was previously scheduled for last May 15. At that time Trailer canyon was closed due to Palisades fire and we had to change our starting point. Today we will hike it as originally planned] \nDIRECTIONS \nFrom Sunset Boulevard\, half a mile east of PCH\, head north on Palisades Drive. After 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Vereda de la Montura\, (the same turnoff for the trailhead for hikes in Santa Ynez Canyon and Santa Ynez Falls) and make an immediate right on Michael Lane. Drive half a mile to the trailhead\, which will be on the left (look for what looks like a private driveway). There is street parking available on Michael Lane. \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. \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/trailer-canyon-to-temescal-lookout-3/
LOCATION:Trailer Canyon Fire Road – hwd\, 1803 Michael Lane Rd\, Pacific Palisades\, ca\, 90272\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:G&B Clay House Art Show
DESCRIPTION:HWD member Arlette Apelian\, along with 75 other local ceramic artists\, will be showing their ceramic art pieces at the Green & Bisque Clayhouse in Pasadena. The pieces will also be for sale \nFree Admission • Featuring 75+ Artists • Free Giveaways • Food & Drinks \nThe first 25 visitors on each day will receive a FREE cup of coffee\, tea\, or hot cocoa \nThere will be a Chinese Dragon dance performance on Saturday afternoon to commemorate the official Grand Opening as well! \nWHENDecember 4th: 10am – 6pmDecember 5th: 10am – 4pm \nWHEREGreen & Bisque Clayhouse1563 N Lake Ave. Pasadena 91104 \nINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/gbclayhousepasadena/ \nARLETTE’S WEB SITEhttps://www.behance.net/gallery/89900513/Figure-Studies
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/gb-clay-house-art-show/
LOCATION:Green & Bisque Clayhouse\, 1563 N Lake Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91104\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005147
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SUMMARY:VIP Hike - Making Cheeseboro to the Sea
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Scroll down to RSVP” color=”danger” i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-down-circled” add_icon=”true” link=”url:#RSVP”] \nDetails\nWe did this hike back in 2017 to uncover and clear a couple of my secret trails that were to be used for my Cheeseboro to the Sea hike. The trails connect Talepop with Liberty and Cheeseboro Canyons. Although uncovering the secret trails was a success\, because of the Woolsey fire and other logistical issues since then\, we never did Cheeseboro to the Sea. \nI would like to recheck those secret trails to make sure they are still passable post-Woolsey fire as part of a future Cheeseboro to the Sea hike; and who better to do it with than the HWD VIPs? \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nYou will see some strange artifacts along the way \nIn 2017 hike was 8.4 miles with about 2\,200 ft total ascent and consisted of two secret trails. . \nHere are photos from original hike: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27561749 \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 8.4 MILES WITH ABOUT 2\,200 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN.  SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nPost Hike Lunch\nLa Paz Restaurant\n4505 Las Virgenes Rd.\nCalabasas\, CA 91302 \n  \n[vc_row el_id=”RSVP”] \nRSVP Here\n\n  \nDirections\nWe will be meeting and starting at Juan Bautista de Anza Park at 3701 Lost Hills Rd\nMeet by the restrooms
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/cheeseboro-to-the-sea/
LOCATION:Somewhere in Agoura Hills\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird - Rocky Peak - Chumash Loop
DESCRIPTION:Details\nJoin us for a the grand loop around 5\,000-acre Rocky Peak Park. RPP in the Santa Susana Mountains straddles the Los Angeles-Ventura county line at the eastern end of Simi Valley. A network of hiking trails weaves through the park that is home to deep oak-lined canyons\, trickling streams\, and massive\, sculpted sandstone formations with a moonscape appearance. \nOn November 11\, 2012 we did this one in the rain. See photos: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/90262762/ \nThe Hummingbird Trail\, at the base of Rocky Peak\, crosses Hummingbird Creek and climbs up a narrow canyon through open chaparral to the Rocky Peak Fire Road\, passing stacks of giant sandstone boulders\, sculpted caves\, and dramatic rock outcroppings. \nThe original Hummingbird Trail (and a popular alternate that goes by the Swing Cave) has been destroyed by the mountain bikers long ago. I have a new trail in the area that still remains virtually untouched by the knobs. I call it El Nido de Chuparosas trail \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nThe Chumash Trail ascends the west flank of Rocky Peak. The trail winds up the chaparral cloaked mountainside to the ridge north of Rocky Peak\, passing sculpted sandstone outcroppings\, caves\, fossils\, fault lines and a series of scenic overlooks and highland meadows. From Hamilton Saddle and the Rocky Peak Trail junction are panoramic views of the Simi Hills\, Simi Valley\, San Fernando Valley\, the Santa Susana Mountains\, the Santa Monica Mountains\, Blind Canyon\, and Las Llajas Canyon. \nRocky Peak gets its name from the many large craggy boulders that dot its surface. At 2\,715 feet Rocky Peak is the third-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. \nThe peak sits on the Los Angeles County–Ventura County line and marks the point where the county line changes direction from true North to a more North-Westerly direction. A large railroad spike driven into the rocks mark this exact spot on the county line. \nHike is appx 8 miles with about 2\,100 feet net elevation gain and is rated DIFFICULT. See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-rating-guide/ \nBring plenty of water and snacks \nDirections to trailhead:\nTake the 118 Freeway and exit at KUEHNER. Turn North at the end of the off ramp and park at the end of Kuehner
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hummingbird-rocky-peak-chumash-loop/
LOCATION:Hummingbird Nest Ranch\, 2940 Kuehner Dr\, Santa Susana\, CA\, 93063\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T130000
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SUMMARY:Twin Ponds - Dos Vientos Loop - Potluck Picnic
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[asa2_smart_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″ /] \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/twin-ponds-dos-vientos/
LOCATION:Dos Vientos Community Park – North Entrance\, 22 Via Ricardo\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211225T210000
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SUMMARY:Hiking Amazon
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to check my Amazon Top 10 for curated hiking gear https://www.hikingwithdean.com/shop/amazon-top-10/ \nFor more selections see https://amzn.to/3DKfLBS \nI have also curated items from REI that have at least a 50% discount. You can see them here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei/ \nFor more REI specials see  \nAs an Amazon and REI partner HWD earns a small commission from qualifying purchases that helps support the group.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hiking-amazon/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211231T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220101T010000
DTSTAMP:20260617T005148
CREATED:20211229T212936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T212936Z
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SUMMARY:REI Editors' Choice Award for 2021
DESCRIPTION:Check it out here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei-co-op-editors-choice-awards-for-2021/ \nREI has helped generations of people find the right gear for them since 1938. Now\, they are using their team’s hard-earned knowledge and expertise to recognize best-in-class gear at the co-op. \nWith their permission I have posted their results at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei-co-op-editors-choice-awards-for-2021/ \nREI supports HWD by providing a small commission for qualifying sales made via my links \nDon’t forget to check out my curated gear from REI here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei/ \n[👉Note: Meetup forces me to enter start and end times. They can be ignored. Use links here at any time]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/rei-editors-choice-award-for-2021/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220101T130000
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SUMMARY:🎉First Hike of the Year: Musch Loop to Eagle Rock
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eagle Rock\, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park\, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat\, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. \nWe begin hiking at Trippet Ranch\, walking north on a paved driveway about 100 yards to where the Musch Trail slants to the right across a grassy hillside. \n \n[asa2_smart_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″ /] \nOn that trail we’ll plunge into the shade of oak and bay laurel trees. After contouring around a couple of north-flowing ravines\, we rise to meet a trailside campground at the former Musch Ranch. \n \nBeyond the campground\, Musch Trail climbs through sun-baked\, fragrant chaparral. \n \nAfter many twists and turns we will reach a ridgetop fire road at Eagle Junction. We begin to see Eagle Rock looming over ravines plunging south toward the sea. The rock\, a sandstone outcrop pitted with small caves\, is a good example of the 15-million-year-old Topanga Canyon Formation that crops out in various parts of the Santa Monica Mountains. \n \nWe’ll return to Trippet Ranch via the rolling East Topanga Fire Road. Hike is about 5 miles. \nBring a snacks and drink to share and we’ll usher in the New Year \n[vc_message style=”square” message_box_color=”warning” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-area-chart”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED EASY+. WERE DOING THIS HIKE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE FIRST COUPLE MILES IS ON FIREROAD WITH 700′ ASCENT. See the Hike Ratings Guide[/vc_message] \n\n  \nDirections\nFrom Topanga Canyon Boulevard\, turn east on Entrada Road; that’s to the left if you are coming from the San Fernando Valley. Follow Entrada Road by turning left at every opportunity until you arrive at Topanga State Park. \nPark on street before the last left turn (and walk a couple blocks) or pay the ranger in the park ($12?). If you park on street be sure that your left wheels are inside the white line. Note parking restrictions. We’ll meet by the bathrooms (of course!). \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYXZhbnRsaW5rLmNvbSUyRmFsZSUyRmFsZS5waHAlM0Z0aSUzRDEwMDk3JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_js][vc_btn title=”Click/Tap here to RSVP” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Flocalhikers%2Fevents%2F282787335%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/musch-loop-to-eagle-rock-2022/
LOCATION:Trippet Ranch\, 20828 Entrada Road\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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