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 […]
Another HWD original Formerly a VIP hike, this is a modification of my Goat Peak hike - same elevation gain but 1.5 miles shorter and with better views. This trail […]
2This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile […]
This hike is the perfect hike for the first day of summer. It will require several stream crossings along the Arroyo Conejo and Wildwood Canyon Creek so wear shoes you […]
I'll be at the KQ Ranch near Julian from 6/24 - 6/28. I will be posting a hike for Saturday 6/25 (and more) as soon as I decide on one. […]
Our "sundowner hikes" are back! This is a potluck party hike in the Los Robles Open Space. We will do the Oak Creek Canyon-Los Robles-Los Padres Loop among some beautiful […]
The Nicholas Flats Trail in Leo Carrillo State park is unique in the way it connects the mountains with the sea. Chaparral, grassland, coastal scrub and oak woodland all converge […]
This HDW original is a classic. On this 6 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the "planar" center of Los Angeles. […]
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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