
39th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days – Sycamore Canyon
**How does (optional) free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to win one of […]

**How does (optional) free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to win one of […]

**Gaviota Peak**, at 2,458 feet, offers eye-popping views up and down the coast. You can look east clear across **Santa Barbara**, and west across Lompoc toward Point Conception. In between […]

**NO WHITE LIGHTS** - ***Bring a green or red headlamp/light if you have one. If you don't you can piggy back off mine and the others.' If you have problems […]

*This is informational only. Do not RSVP* ***YOSEMITE LODGE AVAILABLE*** Mike will not be able to use his reservation of a 2 double bed Traditional Room at at (https://www.travelyosemite.com/lodging/yosemite-valley-lodge/)for 3 […]

Details On this hike I will be introducing the "new" Chatsworth Stairs to the group. Of course the HWD VIPs will get first crack at it. To get there we […]

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Details We've been following the footsteps of ET since 2008 with the original HWD ET hike and its become one of our most popular hikes. […]

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National Trails Day is a celebration of trails that evolved from the report of President Ronald Reagan's President's Commission on Americans Outdoors. In 1987, the report recommended that all Americans […]

The gently rounded hills of Cheeseboro Canyon in the Simi Hills is older than the steeper, more recently formed Santa Monica Mountains, For over 150 years, ranchers made this canyon […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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