
Bike Ride
Join a leisurely bike ride along some of our favorite trails with one of Meetup's newest groups. For info and RSVP click here

Join a leisurely bike ride along some of our favorite trails with one of Meetup's newest groups. For info and RSVP click here

Details I call this one "The Lost Trails of Los Liones" One day in 2013, while bushwhacking around Los Liones Canyon, I found some side trails. After some research I came to the conclusion that these trails were used before the current Los Liones Canyon Trail was built, i.e., it was was the old Los […]

This loop will include a shortcut to the Coquina Mine in Las Llajas Canyon. It was formerly a VIP hike, however the shortcut has been getting a lot of use in recent years and I am opening the hike to entire group. We'll start behind a dam and along some lesser known trails above Chivo […]

I will be leading a bike tour of Griffith Park. Check it out here

We’ll be doing the Eagle Rock — Musch Loop in a counter-clockwise direction. We’ll start outside of Trippet Ranch on a neighborhood trail connecting us to the East Topanga Fireroad. As we head up a grassy ridge and connect with Eagle Springs Fire Road expansive views of the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Ynez Canyon and […]

Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still a great diversion from the usual MCSP treks. We’ll start at the western end of Crags Rd near Malibou Lake and head on up to […]

Join us for a leisurely hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon in Tarzana. Caballero Creek ought to be full of water today. If you've hiked Caballero Canyon in the past but never seen much water in the creek then you'll not want to miss this hike The Caballero […]

Raise your hand if you've been to Temescal Canyon but never seen the waterfall at full flow.....or the 2nd waterfall. Those of you who raised your hand, RSVP today! Temescal Canyon is a very popular hiking spot with great views of the ocean and LA basin on clear days, a seasonal waterfall, and a densely […]

I normally reserve this hike for the HWD VIPs, but this month I am inviting all HWD members. VIPs are members that have made a donation or assisted with trail work. For more info see https://www.hikingwithdean.com/vip-circle/ We will begin by hiking northwest on the Backbone Trail to Upper Zuma Canyon. Our first stop will be […]
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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Back to the Future
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Lower Zuma Canyon – Big Loop
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