Details We'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 This will be a potluck/social event so bring some booze, edibles, etc to share …..A group of innocent hikers, unaware of […]
We've been doing this one in Chatsworth/Twin Lakes since 2009. It's the scariest hike this side of Transylvania! The 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 […]
This week's hike will be in the Los Robles area of the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll begin at the Triunfo Canyon trail head and hike up one of the nicest trails in the Los Robles trail system, including White Horse Canyon and Conejo Crest Hike is about 9.5 miles and rated DIFFICULT. See hike rating […]
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 […]
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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