BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hiking with Dean - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hiking with Dean X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hiking with Dean REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234410 CREATED:20190809T230856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T230856Z UID:10000054-1566118800-1566147600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Miniatures DESCRIPTION:California Art Club Show & Sale – Now through August 30th \nLocal artists from the California Art Club—a century-old arts organization—capture the diverse beauty of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains with miniature works of art that feature the crashing waves of Leo Carrillo\, the winding trails of Will Rogers State Historic Park\, and beyond. \nLoading ...\nThis event is free with free parking. For more information about this event\, email samo@wnpa.org or call 805-370-2302. For directions to the Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center\, click here. \nSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaAnthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor CenterKing Gillette Ranch26876 Mulholland HighwayCalabasas\, CA 91302 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/santa-monica-mountains-malibu-miniatures-9/ LOCATION:Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center\, Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28195237/53844_image_highres_483860772.jpeg GEO:34.1029437;-118.7075232 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center Calabasas CA 91302 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center:geo:-118.7075232,34.1029437 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234410 CREATED:20190826T234657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234657Z UID:10000065-1566723600-1566741600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Franklin Trail - Carpinteria DESCRIPTION:At over 100 years old\, the Franklin Trail is one of the oldest trails in Carpinteria. It closed back in the 1970s because ranchers worried people could carry avocado root rot to their crops. Through much work among government agencies\, the Santa Barbara Land Trust and volunteers\, most of the trail has recently re-opened \nOur hike begins in an urban setting at Carpinteria High School with a steady climb up Franklin Canyon. After a couple miles and 850 ft up we arrive at a prime spot with spectacular vistas of Carpinteria\, Santa Barbara\, and the Channel Islands. Then its three more miles of hiking fire roads\, ranch roads\, with the trail moving up-and-down into wild areas and delivering us into the Los Padres National Forest at 1\,703 feet. We return the same way we came up. Round trip is about 10 miles with 2\,000 ft total ascent. \nHere are some photos from the trail. Click on pic to enlarge\n[av_gallery ids=’53649\,53648\,53647\,53646\,53645\,53644\,53643\,53642\,53641\,53640\,53639\,53638\,53637\,53636\,53635\,53634′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’square’ columns=’4′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’animations_off’ av_uid=’av-2f709y’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] \n\n\n  \nPost-hike lunch\nPadaro Beach Grill\n3765 Santa Claus Lane\nCarpinteria\, CA 93013\nhttp://padarobeachgrill.com \nClick here for directions from trail head \n \n\nDirections to Trail Head\nDrive to Carpinteria High School and park in the west parking lot. Trail head is right there. \n[av_notification title=’Alternate Parking’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue826′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-lfmxba’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nI forgot to call Carpinteria HS to make sure there are no school events Sunday. If there is an event preventing us from using their parking lot\, we can use the neighborhood streets. Please review parking “Plan B” below before leaving home.\n[/av_notification] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/franklin-trail-carpinteria/ LOCATION:Carpinteria High School\, 4810 Foothill Rd\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28195356/53542_image_highres_483798871.jpeg GEO:34.4115166;-119.5172963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpinteria High School 4810 Foothill Rd Carpinteria CA 93013 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4810 Foothill Rd:geo:-119.5172963,34.4115166 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190830T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190830T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234410 CREATED:20190827T183941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T183941Z UID:10000066-1567189800-1567200600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:🥂 Night Hike - Serrania Ridge to the Water Tank 🍻 DESCRIPTION:Our hike begins at Serrania Ridge\, a pocket of parkland on the suburban edge of Woodland Hills. The ridge’s name—and its geography—seem to be in limbo. Serrania Ridge is also called Woodland Ridge. Is it a part of the Santa Monica Mountains? Or is it a part of Chalk Hill to the northeast? \nWe can contemplate these questions as we roller-coaster up and down–mostly up–partaking views of the Santa Monica mountains rising before us\, Calabasas hills to the right of us\, Chalk Hill to the left of us and the west San Fernando Valley behind us. After about 1 mile we cross dirt Mulholland and continue on a steep trail to the top of the ridge where we’ll turn onto a service road and head up to the water tank. \n🍷🥨Bring snack and drinks to share \nNO WHITE LIGHTS – Red and Green lights only. If you don’t have one you can piggy-back off of someone else’s. Here are some recommendations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOUNTAINTOP 22L Unisex Hiking/Camping BackpackNot available\n View on Amazon\n\n\n\n\nTETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack...Not available\n View on Amazon\n\n\nHike is a 3.7-mile lollipop with about 930 ft total ascent.  No white lights allowed. Bring a green or red headlamp/light if you have one. If you don’t you can piggy back off mine and the others’ \n \nSunset: 7:21 PM \nDirections\nFrom the 101 Freeway\, take the De Soto exit and head south for 0.7 miles. On the way\, De Soto becomes Serrania Avenue. Bear left onto Wells Drive and the park will be almost immediately on your right. \nFacilities are available at the trail head (but may be locked?). URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/night-hike-serrania-ridge/ LOCATION:Serrania Park\, 20726 Wells Drive\, Woodland Hills\, ca\, 91364\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28194652/55585_image_highres_484373218.png GEO:34.1572286;-118.586751 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Serrania Park 20726 Wells Drive Woodland Hills ca 91364 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20726 Wells Drive:geo:-118.586751,34.1572286 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20190901T121100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T121100Z UID:10000067-1567846800-1567857600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Talepop Loop & Lunch at La Paz DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the site of the former Chumash village known as Talepop\, in the Liberty Canyon Natural Preserve. \nWe will be dedicating this hike to Jeff Sherman. Jeff signed up for this hike on August 21 before passing away last Monday during our Zuma Canyon hike. (See Comments section) \nHe loved hiking and would have wanted us to continue with this one. He will be with us in spirit. \nOur hike begins at Juan Bautista de Anza Park which will connect us with the Talepop Loop Trail. The trail climbs up a ridgeline with nice views of Liberty Canyon\, Las Virgenes Canyon and oak-studded rolling hills. \nThe hike will be a combination of ranch roads and single track trails.  We will make a side trip on the Grasslands trail and visit the historic Sepulveda Adobe and stroll past White Oak Farm (see below)\, creating a 4.75 mile (appx) lollipop with about 600 ft total ascent. Bring at least a quart of water. \nPost hike lunch is down the road at La Paz Restaurant\n4505 Las Virgenes Rd.\nCalabasas\, CA 91302 \nSlide Show\nhttps://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28194703/Talepop.mp4\nThe swing is gone but the swingers will be there! \n\n\nThe Sepulveda Adobe\nBuilt in 1863\, the home of California pioneer homesteader Don Pedro Alcantra Sepulveda stands today on its original site just west of the corner of Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway. \nPedro Sepulveda and his wife Soledad raised their twelve children at this small home near Las Virgenes Creek. The rancho was farmed and the many crops grown there included field corn\, beans\, potatoes\, turnips and onions. A mulberry tree planted by Don Pedro well over 100 years ago thrives today and is still bearing fruit. Sepulveda supported his family as a charcoal maker and supplier of oak firewood that heated the fine homes in Los Angeles of the day. His roundtrip to the city with a wagonload of wood took three days at the time when the 101 freeway was nothing but a narrow dirt trail. \nClick on a pic for full view plus captions\n[av_gallery ids=’55982\,55983\,55984′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’square’ columns=’3′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’animations_off’ id=” custom_class=” av_uid=’av-24w8lk’ admin_preview_bg=”] \nThe Sepulveda Adobe was inhabited from the time of its construction until 1980. Badly damaged in the 1994 earthquake\, seismic retrofitting and restoration began eight years later\, shepherded by the California State Parks Dept. Most work was completed in 2017 and public access accommodations were to follow.  The home itself is now barely a shell of its former self due to the Woolsey fire \nWhite Oak Farm\nWhite Oak Farm on Las Virgenes Rd was an early 20th-Century dairy and ranch. The barn here\, built in the 1920s\, is one of the oldest remaining barns in the region. During the 1920s  and through the 1940s\, the farm served as a “gentleman’s ranch.” The site was eventually purchased by Bob Hope in 1952. Bob Hope’s brother James lived there and managed the ranch for more than 20 years. The Hopes sold the property to the State in 1975 and it was incorporated it into Malibu Creek State Park. Today(?) it is a residence for one of the park rangers. \nThis photo is from my Thanksgiving 2016 hike. I haven’t visited since before the Woolsey fire and current condition is unknown\nDirections:\nJuan Bautista de Anza Park is on the corner of Las Virgenes and Lost Hills Rds. Park in the lot or on the street. Meet at west end of parking lot. \nFrom the Valley – Take 101 west. Exit Las Virgenes. Left on Las Virgenes to Lost Hills Rd. Right on Lost Hills. Park will be on left but continue to next corner for U-turn. \nFrom TO – Take 101 east. Exit Lost Hills Rd. Right on Lost Hills. Right into Park URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/talepop-loop-lunch-at-la-paz/ LOCATION:Juan Bautista de Anza Park\, 3701 Lost Hills Rd\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28194705/54952_image_highres_484201897-scaled.jpeg GEO:34.126843;-118.7076018 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Rd Agoura Hills CA 91301 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3701 Lost Hills Rd:geo:-118.7076018,34.126843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20190916T021818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T021818Z UID:10000071-1569052800-1569067200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Corral Canyon - Puerco Canyon Loop - Malibu Seafood - BYOB DESCRIPTION:On this one we’ll visit the old pig farm and have a post-hike lunch at Malibu Seafood Patio where they let you bring your own drink. \nOur hike will begin at sea level in Corral Canyon\, the last undeveloped coastal canyon in Los Angeles County that flows freely to the ocean. Maybe there will be water in the creek this time. We will then leave Corral Canyon for my “secret trail” through pristine wilderness to the Puerco Canyon watershed divide that provides spectacular ocean and mountain views. The trail isn’t so secret any more\, but it is the trail less traveled. We’ll return to the restaurant via another secret trail \nWe’ll have fun checking out the artifacts from a bygone era…and mysterious buildings… \nHike is about 7 miles\, with two interconnected loops and about 1800 ft total ascent. Hike is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the new hike ratings guide: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/29633850/HIKE_RATINGS_GUIDE/ \nCheck out my slide show from various similar hikes\n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/89yUvvc9Xqw’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” av_uid=’av-378l1o’] \n  \nAfter the hike we’ll have lunch next door at Malibu Seafood Patio. Kitchen opens at 11:00 AM. Maybe we’ll spot some dolphins frolicking in the waves\, or some celebrities. \n \nThey let you bring your own beverages including booze. So pack a cooler with your favorite beverage and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch by the trailhead — you will deserve it! I’ll bring some white wine. \nBring sunscreen\, hat\, 2 quarts water\, sturdy shoes and a snack. Clothing optional. \nThere is street parking on PCH\, $7.00 in lot next to restaurant at the iron ranger — cc ok \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/corral-canyon-puerco-canyon-loop/ LOCATION:Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café\, 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194515/Corral_Canyon_IMG_0613.jpg GEO:34.0338081;-118.735083 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu CA 90265;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25653 Pacific Coast Hwy:geo:-118.735083,34.0338081 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191003T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20190930T034104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T034104Z UID:10000082-1570127400-1570138200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Tapo Canyon Night Hike - Dogs OK DESCRIPTION:[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-278ajj1′]\nLeave the sights and sounds of civilization behind on this quick getaway on a non-technical trail. The Tapo Canyon Trail is wide most of the time with firm smooth ground and many sandy sections. The hike is roughly 4.5 miles round trip starting from the trailhead and incorporating a “lollipop” loop. Total ascent is about 800 ft. \nOn the way out we’ll stop and party\, so bring some wine/booze and snacks to share \nNO WHITE LIGHTS – Red and Green lights only. If you don’t have one you can tailgate off of someone else’s. Here are some recommendations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOUNTAINTOP 22L Unisex Hiking/Camping BackpackNot available\n View on Amazon\n\n\n\n\nTETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack...Not available\n View on Amazon\n\n\n[/av_textblock] \n[av_notification title=’Rating’ icon_select=’no’ icon=’ue800′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’silver’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’normal’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-376g59′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM due to elevation gain . See the new hike ratings guide\n[/av_notification] \n[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-1jvg1vh’]\nDogs on leash OK \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom the 118 Freeway\, take Tapo Canyon Road exit and head north. The trail head will be on the right side of the road at 1.5 miles\, shortly before the intersection with Lost Canyon Drive. Free parking is available in a small dirt lot.\n[/av_textblock] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/tapo-canyon-night-hike/ LOCATION:Tapo Canyon Open Space – HWD\, 3802 Tapo Canyon Rd\, Simi Valley\, 93063 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194502/56701_image_highres_485170687.jpeg GEO:34.3048128;-118.7204706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapo Canyon Open Space – HWD 3802 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley 93063;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3802 Tapo Canyon Rd:geo:-118.7204706,34.3048128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191003T164907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T164907Z UID:10000085-1570262400-1570280400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Once Upon a Time In Hollywood Chatsworth DESCRIPTION:On this hike\, we will cross paths with the famous and the infamous. The famous is the site of the Spahn Ranch movie set for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The infamous is the site of the real Spahn Ranch. Along the way we’ll learn additional Chatsworth history. \nOur trek begins at the top of the Old Stagecoach Rd and ventures west and down through Twilight Canyon to Corriganville where Quentin Tarantino created the set for the Spahn Ranch in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. For those of you familiar with the park\, you know this isn’t the first movie filmed at Corriganville and we’ll be visiting some of the older movie and TV sites also. \nAfter a little site-seeing and a loop around Corriganville we’ll head up a hill to the 118 and cross under it using a wildlife corridor. From there we’ll take a seldom-used trail to the fork at the Hummingbird Trail and Rocky Peak Trails. Here\, we’ll find a rock house — a small room under a rock overhang. It was built as part of a movie set. Across the trail from the rock house is a natural cave above the trail. Rumor has it that an entire family lived there at one time. This a perfect spot for our snack break! \n\n\nWe continue our loop by heading down Rocky Peak Rd and catch the El Camino Nuevo which will bring us to the Spahn Ranch. Nowadays\, the ranch is basically nonexistent; its remnants are fully blended into a maze of trees\, shrubs and poison oak. We’ll take another snack break at the infamous Manson family cave. Immortalized in a 1969 Time magazine photo/piece about the clan\, the rock remains untouched\, and offers fans the chance to channel their inner Mansonite for a morbid photo op. \nOur return to the Old Stagecoach Rd will take us across the lands once claimed by Chatsworth homesteaders. \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c7′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=” custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-n88i8k’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike will be about 8 miles with 1\,900 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Rating Guide\n[/av_notification] \n  \nEnjoy the history lessons below 🙂\n  \nThe Spahn Ranch\nThe ranch took its name from dairy farmer George Spahn\, who purchased the property in 1948. Many western-themed movies and television shows were filmed on the ranch\, including Duel in the Sun (1946) and television episodes of Bonanza\, The Lone Ranger\, and Zorro. It was also the filming location for the B-movie The Creeping Terror. \nThe Spahn Ranch is notorious for having been the primary residence of Charles Manson and his followers\, the “Manson Family\,” for much of 1968 and 1969. Spahn was 80 years old and living at the ranch when he allowed The Manson Family to move in\, rent-free\, in exchange for labor.A wildfire destroyed all of the Spahn Movie Ranch’s film sets and residential structures on September 26\, 1970. George Spahn died on September 22\, 1974\, and is buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park in nearby Newhall\, California. \nHere we are February 2018; on the ranch and re-doing the iconic 1969 Time-Life photo.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorriganville\nWe’ve been here many times. From 1937 to 1965 Corriganville Movie Ranch\, owned by stuntman Ray “Crash” Corrigan\, was a working film studio and movie ranch for outdoor location shooting. In 1949\, it opened to the public on weekends and holidays. \nWhy not just let Crash show you around the ranch on his DVD \nLoading ...\nIn 1965 Ray Corrigan sold the property to Bob Hope. A housing subdivision called Hopetown was developed and built on a parcel near the park entrance. In the late 1960s and early 1970s part of the site was used for motorcycle racing. In 1970 the ranch was swept by fire. In 1979 another fire destroyed virtually all of the remaining structures. \nIn 1988 The land was acquired by the City of Simi Valley for use as a regional park \nHere are videos of the “Jungle Jim Rock” and “Robin Hood Lake.”  To the right is Fort Apache \n[av_one_half first av_uid=’av-1qa17tg’] \n[av_video src=’http://youtu.be/G-MeZdkkeFo’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-1bqa6yc’ id=” custom_class=”] \n[/av_one_half] \n[av_one_half av_uid=’av-s3zo0k’] \n[av_video src=’http://youtu.be/YK7ajTUHHrY’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-lxwzdg’ id=” custom_class=”] \n[/av_one_half] \nThe structures have been torn down but here we are October 2018 crashing the set for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.\n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/0F0lGfSnEyI’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-nx8pn8′ id=” custom_class=”] \nEl Camino Nuevo\nMore appropriately known as the Chatsworth Grade Road it replaced the stagecoach route in 1895 and provided an easier and smoother route to transport goods. It was also able to accommodate motorized vehicles. We’ll be hiking along this old grade which was replaced by our familiar Old Santa Susana Pass in 1917. \n[av_notification title=’More to Follow’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue80f’ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’silver’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ custom_class=” av_uid=’av-q2xs38′ admin_preview_bg=”]\nCheck back here often as I will be adding more historical notes\, photos and videos over the next few days\n[/av_notification] \n[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-2bbqms’] \nDirections\nRSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/264413389/ \nFrom the 118 – Exit Rocky Peak Rd\, turn right on Santa Susana Rd. After you pass the Rocky Peak exit off the 118 Freeway\, start looking to your left for Lilac Lane. Park in corner dirt lot. There is some shoulder parking nearby too. We will meet on the corner. \nThe lot won’t hold all of us so here are some parking options: https://goo.gl/2kCoLi\nWalk to corner of Lilac Ln and Santa Susana Pass Rd \nHaven’t seen the movie? Watch it (or at least the trailer) tonight!\nLoading ...[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-14pb40k’] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/once-upon-a-time-in-chatsworth/ LOCATION:Twilight Canyon Trailhead\, 7700 Santa Susana Pass Rd\, Simi Valley\, ca\, 93063\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194526/55860_image_highres_474714711.jpeg GEO:34.2650918;-118.6369885 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twilight Canyon Trailhead 7700 Santa Susana Pass Rd Simi Valley ca 93063 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7700 Santa Susana Pass Rd:geo:-118.6369885,34.2650918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191020T021706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T021706Z UID:10000089-1572109200-1572116400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:10th Annual Chatsworth Halloween Hike - Saturday Night Version DESCRIPTION: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 4 miles with 700′ elevation gain. I will have more accurate figures after pre-scouting the area. \n \nCostumes are optional: https://amzn.to/2n5iZyX \nI don’t have many night photos but enjoy this video from Halloween 2014\n \n  \nDon’t forget to check out the daytime extended version of the hike \nPart of the hike will be on little-used trails. Long pants would be nice for some short segments\, but not required for hike. Wear hiking shoes or boots. Expect the unexpected. If you are not an experienced hiker this hike may not be for you. \nNO WHITE LIGHTS – Red and Green lights only. If you don’t have one you can tailgate off of someone else’s. Here are some recommendations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOUNTAINTOP 22L Unisex Hiking/Camping BackpackNot available\n View on Amazon\n\n\n\n\nTETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack...Not available\n View on Amazon\n\n\nDIRECTIONS\nTake 101 or 118 to Topanga and head to the north end. Make a left on Poema and park at curb. We meet at the Bella Vista entrance \nAdvice – avoid the Twin Lakes neighborhood roads. Use major arteries to get to Topanga and Poema \nCheck out the map and familiarize yourself with the destination and neighborhood. Carpooling is recommended (see Warner Center Park and Ride). URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/10th-annual-chatsworth-halloween-hike-night-version/ LOCATION:Twin Lakes\, 11199 Canoga Ave\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194447/20171102-06.11-465844471-scaled.jpg GEO:34.2746876;-118.5961372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twin Lakes 11199 Canoga Ave Chatsworth CA 91311;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11199 Canoga Ave:geo:-118.5961372,34.2746876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191021T021706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T021706Z UID:10000090-1572166800-1572177600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:10th Annual Chatsworth Halloween Hike - Sunday Day Version DESCRIPTION:I’ll be handing out free hiking snacks on this hike.\nWe’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 can change at any time\, but I estimate it to be a little less than 5 miles with 1060′ elevation gain. There is water in a section of the creek – you might get your toes wet. Long pants recommended if you are sensitive to poison oak. NO BEGINNERS \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-s3zor5′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM due to terrain. See Hike Ratings Guide here \n[/av_notification] \nCostumes are optional: https://amzn.to/2n5iZyX \nVideo from 2014\n \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOMULE 40L Camping Hiking Daypacks\, Waterproof Packable Casual Travel Backpack(G... \n \n Not available\n View on Amazon \n \n \n \n\n ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\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 \nPart of the hike will be on little-used trails. Long pants would be nice for some short segments\, but not required for hike. Wear hiking shoes or boots. Expect the unexpected. \nWe have a night version also — check it out here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/10th-annual-chatsworth-halloween-hike-night-version/ \nDIRECTIONS\nGo to the north end of Canoga Ave and park under the 118 and look for the horseless ones. Do not block any gates or trails. There is additional parking on Candice Pl. \n[av_notification title=’Attention’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8df’ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-shi86p’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nAvoid Twin Lakes residential streets. Use Chatsworth St to connect Topanga\, Owensmouth or De Soto with Canoga Av.\n[/av_notification] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/10th-annual-chatsworth-halloween-hike-day-version/ LOCATION:Twin Lakes\, 11199 Canoga Ave\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194445/20161023-10.10-455387303-scaled.jpg GEO:34.2746876;-118.5961372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twin Lakes 11199 Canoga Ave Chatsworth CA 91311;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11199 Canoga Ave:geo:-118.5961372,34.2746876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20190915T021633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T215231Z UID:10000069-1572609600-1572620400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:The Jeff Sherman Memorial Fund DESCRIPTION:Jeffrey Sherman was born on November 20th\, 1955 and the world lost this extraordinary human being on September 2. Katie\, Alyssa\, and Daniel\, Jeff’s children\, are hoping for support in raising money to cover all of the costs related to Jeff’s death\, including a public memorial and celebration in tandem with what would have been his 64th birthday this November. \nCheck back here or at https://www.facebook.com/TOFWB/ for updates and selected date \nIn the meantime\, the family asks that you donate to Jeff’s Memorial fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-sherman-memorial \nThe event will be hosted by the Thousand Oaks Family Well Being and his TOFWB family \nThank you \n[NOTE: I WILL OPEN UP THE RSVPs as soon as I get a date and address for the public memorial] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/the-jeff-sherman-memorial-fund/ LOCATION:Thousand Oaks\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/28194518/56352_image_highres_484863468.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191024T021252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T212915Z UID:10000001-1572685200-1572699600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Triunfo/Los Robles/White Horse Loop DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe last time we did this hike was 2 years ago on Nov 11. Back then it was a VIP hike\, but not today. This 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. \nHere is a slide show from that hike 2 years ago\n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/oxnATxYOcak’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-uekj8z’ id=” custom_class=”] \nInstead of the usual loop we’ll be going off trail to explore the secret trails of the forbidden zone. We’ll take a break in our Conejo Clubhouse — if its still there. I haven’t been down there for a couple years so expect the unexpected. \nAt one point we’ll have a view of 3 lakes: Westlake Lake\, Lake Sherwood\, and Las Virgenes Reservoir \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOMULE 40L Camping Hiking Daypacks\, Waterproof Packable Casual Travel Backpack(G... \n \n Not available\n View on Amazon \n \n \n \n\n ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\nThe hike will be about 7 miles with about 1\,320 feet total ascent. \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-uqarv7′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM. See Hike Ratings Guide here\n[/av_notification] \nPost Hike Lunch\n🍕Pitfire Artisan Pizza\n966 S Westlake Blvd #3\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/KF51Q4vEUu52 \nDirections\nTo get to the trailhead from SFV\, head west on 101 and exit Westlake Bl. Turn left on Westlake Bl for 1.1 miles and turn right on Triunfo for 0.4 miles. Make a left onto Tamarack. Drive up Tamarack toward 1909 and make a left into 2nd driveway just before gated community. Park in rear lot \nIf you are coming from Ventura side exit Hampshire Rd south to Triunfo. Turn right on Triunfo and right on Tamarack. Drive up Tamarack and make a left into 2nd driveway just before gated community. park in rear lot URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/triunfo-los-robles-white-horse/ LOCATION:Triunfo Community Park\, 1909 Tamarack St\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08135620/20171111-02.11-466070803.jpg GEO:34.1564371;-118.8445918 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Triunfo Community Park 1909 Tamarack St Westlake Village CA 91361;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1909 Tamarack St:geo:-118.8445918,34.1564371 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191030T102244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T005720Z UID:10000004-1573290000-1573304400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:The Original E.T. Hike - Saddle Ridge Fire Assessment - 🐶s OK DESCRIPTION:Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \nDetails\nWe’ve been following the footsteps of ET since 2008! Since then we have improved upon the hike eliminating all but a few yards of sidewalk walking. Dogs are ok on this one. \nThe open spaces and trails lacing Porter Ranch provides us the opportunity to wander the remaining vestiges of two riparian canyons and a cliff-rimmed hillside blanketed with aromatic sage. \nSo let us set out for the suburban stronghold of Porter Ranch for a variegated loop through the hidden wilds and wild suburbia of the north valley including Aliso Canyon and Limekiln Canyon. Two oak- and sycamore-shaded canyons–Aliso and Limekiln–and some eroded sedimentary outcroppings known as “The Palisades” are some of the highlights \nWe’ll be hiking on a section of the The Palisades featured in the movie and take our snack break at “E.T. Park” (Aliso Canyon Park) where they filmed some scenes from ET.  Get the movie here \nThe video below shows the location of our hike. The maker did an excellent job in juxtaposing scenes from ET with present day shots. Pay particularly close attention to the opening shots\, the dirt path a bicycle is riding on\, and the van drivng into a park. We will be hiking over and through these locations. \n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/tpKHedikPjs’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jvl5bs17′] \n  \nHike is about 8 miles with about 1\,000 feet total ascent. \n[av_notification title=’Warning’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8df’ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’red’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-ij6t46′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nWe’ll be hiking through some of the Saddleridge fire burn area that might present some obstacles and change the planned route\n[/av_notification] \nNO BEGINNERS \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-s3zor5′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM. See Hike Ratings Guide here[/av_notification] \nHere are some photos from a previous ET Hike. Click on pic to enlarge\n  \n[av_gallery ids=’21569\,21568\,21567\,21566\,21565\,21564\,21563\,21562\,21561\,21560\,21559\,21558\,21557\,21556\,21555\,21554\,21553\,21552\,21551\,21550\,21549\,21548\,21547\,21546′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’square’ columns=’6′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’deactivate_avia_lazyload’ av_uid=’av-jvl46rry’ admin_preview_bg=”] \n  \nPost Hike Lunch\n🍺Post hike lunch is at Islands down the street at Porter Ranch Dr \n  \nLoading ...\nDirections\nHead for the North Valley YMCA on Corbin Ave. The trail head is on the right (if you are traveling north) just before the YMCA sign. Park on street. Here is a current pic of our trail head. The trail itself is in good shape here. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/original-et-hike/ LOCATION:Limekiln Canyon – Corbin Trail Head\, 11336 Corbin Ave\, Porter Ranch\, CA\, 91326 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/28200847/21536_image_highres_481258931.jpeg GEO:34.2746344;-118.5575336 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Limekiln Canyon – Corbin Trail Head 11336 Corbin Ave Porter Ranch CA 91326;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11336 Corbin Ave:geo:-118.5575336,34.2746344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191106T194259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T194259Z UID:10000005-1573894800-1573909200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:10K - 100K Hike -- Wirebreak - Santa Ynez Canyon Loop - Lunch at Reel Inn DESCRIPTION:This hike will mark a milestone in HWD history. We now have over 10\,000 members and I estimate 100\,000 hiker-miles! Woohoo! 🎉 \nJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \nWe begin the hike by traveling south along Santa Ynez Creek\, climb a steep ridge to E. Topanga Fireroad\, skirt Trippet ranch and return via a descent down into Santa Ynez Canyon. Santa Ynez Canyon features chilly mountain pools\, several beautiful waterfalls\, and slim sandstone cliffs set in a cool oasis of lush oak and sycamore forests. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOMULE 40L Camping Hiking Daypacks\, Waterproof Packable Casual Travel Backpack(G... \n \n Not available\n View on Amazon \n \n \n \n\n ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\nThere will be a 1\,000′ elevation gain between the 1.0 and 1.5 mile mark — you have been warned! Loop is 7.3 miles with total ascent of about 1700′. \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nThe No Fire-roads Rule will be in effect!\n \n  \nI haven’t named this hill yet — maybe we can think of one when we reach the top. \n \n  \nPost-Hike Lunch at Reel Inn on PCH at Topanga\nDirections\nFrom PCH: Take Sunset Bl north 0.5 mile to Palisades Dr. Follow Palisades Dr north for 2.4 miles to Ver de la Montura. Turn left for one long block. Park near end of street and meet across the street from signed trailhead. \n  URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/10k-100k-hike-wirebreak-santa-ynez-canyon-loop-lunch-at-reel-inn/ LOCATION:Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead\, 17400 Vereda De La Montura\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/08135611/santa-ynez.jpeg GEO:34.0782283;-118.5675598 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead 17400 Vereda De La Montura Pacific Palisades CA 90272 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17400 Vereda De La Montura:geo:-118.5675598,34.0782283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191110T181709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T181709Z UID:10000006-1574499600-1574514000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:V.I.P. Hike: Mountaineer's Route to Saddle Peak and Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:High 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\n\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 (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 abondoned Topanga Fire Lookout. We will take a short 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[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/VJn9GQZ4KGg’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-ws6onb’ id=” custom_class=”] \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \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  \nDirections to trailhead:\n  \nFrom the 101 Freeway/Valley…\nExit Mulholland Dr /Valley Circle Blvd and go south on Mulholland Dr 0.5 mi\nTurn Right on Valmar St 1.2 mi\nValmar will become Old Topanga\nTurn right on Mulholland Hwy 3.8 mi\nLeft on Stunt Rd 1.0 mi\nPark at turnout on right \nFrom the 101 Freeway/Calabasas & TO:\n101 East\, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right. \nFrom PCH/West-North Malibu\nTurn on Malibu Canyon. Turn right on Mulholland and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right \nFrom PCH/West LA\nTwisty but the shortest: \nTurn north at Las Flores Canyon Rd 3.4 mi\nTurn right at Rambla Pacifico St 0.6 mi\nTake the 2nd right onto Schueren Rd 1.8 mi\nTurn left at Stunt Rd 2.9 mi\nTurnout will be on left \nLess twisty \nHead north on Topanga Canyon 4.3 mi\nTurn left onto Old Topanga Canyon Rd 5.3 mi\nTurn left onto Mulholland Hwy 3.6 mi\nTurn left onto Stunt Rd 1 mi \n  URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/v-i-p-hike-and-wine-tasting/ LOCATION:Stunt High Trail\, 1673 Stunt Road\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/08135605/20091230-08.12-12429269-scaled.jpg GEO:34.0952092;-118.6487798 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stunt High Trail 1673 Stunt Road Calabasas CA 91302;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1673 Stunt Road:geo:-118.6487798,34.0952092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191121T021628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T021628Z UID:10000007-1575018000-1575032400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Post TG Hike - Santa Maria Canyon - Summer Hill Ranch - Yedvarts Loop DESCRIPTION:Our post-TG hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views. \n \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOMULE 40L Camping Hiking Daypacks\, Waterproof Packable Casual Travel Backpack(G... \n \n Not available\n View on Amazon \n \n \n \n\n ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\nAfter crossing the bridge we’ll sweep through Summer Hill Ranch to the Canyon Overlook \n \nThere are some cool sandstone outcroppings and a beckoning picnic bench \n \nAfter heading north up the Santa Maria Canyon some\, we’ll hook up with my Secret Trail that will take us to through the land of longtime Topanga Resident Yedvart Tchakerian. \nAfter a side-trip to Vanalden Vista for a snack break\, we’ll start the 2nd half of the loop\, head south down Yedvarts\, and then west back to our starting point after a brief walking tour of some of Topanga’s eclectic neighborhoods\, including the Cheney Ranch homestead \n \nHike will be about 8 miles with 1500 ft total ascent \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-s3zor5′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM. See Hike Ratings Guide here[/av_notification] \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 parking URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/post-tg-hike/ LOCATION:Viewridge – Summit Pointe Estates\, 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/08135556/Vanalden_Trail_IMG_8177.jpg GEO:34.1331511;-118.5911277 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Viewridge – Summit Pointe Estates 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr Topanga CA 90290;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3110 N Summit Pointe Dr:geo:-118.5911277,34.1331511 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191127T021635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T021635Z UID:10000008-1576314000-1576328400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:🎁🎈Holiday Hike and Party - Mesa Peak & Malibu Seafood - BYOB 🥂🥃 DESCRIPTION:Join our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \n  \nMany hiking groups promise to take you to Mesa Peak but they never do. That’s because they have confused their peaks and take you to the wrong one. So come along with us to the real Mesa Peak! (elev 1\,844 ft) \n \nThe hike of the year is here! Our classic Mesa Peak Hike and our favorite post hike party spot\, Malibu Seafood. You don’t want to miss it! \nHere is a slide show from some previous hikes\n  \n \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOMULE 40L Camping Hiking Daypacks\, Waterproof Packable Casual Travel Backpack(G... \n \n Not available\n View on Amazon \n \n \n \n\n ×Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\n  \nPost hike Holiday Party will be at Malibu Seafood\nSee if you can spot the celebrities among these photos from past hikes\n \n🍹🍷🍺They allow you to bring your own beverage\, alcohol included\nhttp://www.malibuseafood.com – At the trailhead!\n  \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is about 7.5 miles with about 2\,000 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification]\n*************************************************************** \nThere is street parking on PCH. Pay parking available at trail head next to restaurant – $7.00. Credit card ok \n*************************************************************** URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/holiday-hike-and-party/ LOCATION:Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café\, 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/28200240/mesa-peak-malibu-8.jpg GEO:34.0338081;-118.735083 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Patio Café 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu CA 90265;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25653 Pacific Coast Hwy:geo:-118.735083,34.0338081 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191213T235610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T235610Z UID:10000091-1576918800-1576933200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:VIP Hike: Secret Trail to Las Virgenes View Park DESCRIPTION:ll[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” alolv-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-udbla6′]\nMy secret trail is an old farm road that has not been used in a few decades and is currently heavily overgrown. I did it about 13 years ago\, and scouted it out a couple months ago\, along with some fellow hikers. Its passable with a little bushwhacking. We’ll wind our way up to a scenic vista at an elevation of 1\,100 feet. Spectacular\, 360-degree views from the top of the trail include Malibu Creek State Park\, Stokes Canyon\, Saddle Peak\, Goat Buttes\, and Lady Face Mountain. \nHike will be about 8-9 miles\, the bushwhacking part is a relatively short segment. \nThere are some cool artifacts and old farm equipment along the way — one of them shown in photo above \nWe’ll meet in the Bark Park parking lot. \nPost hike lunch down the street at La Paz \nHere are some photos with the scouting party\n[/av_textblock] \n[av_gallery ids=’61210\,61209\,61208\,61205\,61202\,61199\,61198\,61197\,61196\,61195\,61194\,61193\,61192\,61191\,61190\,61189\,61188′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’square’ columns=’4′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’animations_off’ av_uid=’av-33fif2′ alb_description=” id=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] \nThe 696-acre Las Virgenes View Park is a joint project of the City of Calabasas\, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District\, and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. \n  \nWe’ll meet at the Calabasas Bark Park\n4232 Las Virgenes Rd. \nEntrance is south of 4232 – Las Virgenes Municipal Water District \n \n  URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/vip-hike-secret-trail-to-las-virgenes-view-park/ LOCATION:Somewhere in Calabasas\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08134717/61086_image_highres_487365208-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191217T010438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T010438Z UID:10000092-1577523600-1577538000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:🚘 Back to the Future Hike at China Flat (& Simi Peak) - Lunch at Lamppost Pizza DESCRIPTION:On this one\, Marty McFly will be taking us to China Flat\, the 1885 location of the Seamus McFly farm\, Boothill Cemetary and the Delgado Mine. Seamus was/is/will-be Marty’s great-great-grandfather. DeLoreans are no longer allowed on the trail so this will be a little strenuous. \nWe’re heading back to the future in more ways than one. We did this hike almost a year ago\, just after the Woolsey fire. You can view those pics here: It will be interesting to see the recovery progress. \nThe trail to China Flat is a difficult one\, but makes an excellent introduction to the Simi Hills\, with its awesome sandstone skyscrapers towering over flatland neighborhoods. The “flat” in China Flat is a splendid plateau carpeted with emerald green grass and covered by oak savannas. \nWe’ll do a loop around China Flat\, visit a vernal pond and poke around some artifacts artifacts from a bygone era. Along the way we will ascend to Simi Peak\, the highest peak in the Simi Hills at 2\,405 ft. \nHere are photos from January 2019\n \nHike will be a loop of appx. 8.5 miles with about 2200′ total ascent \nPOST HIKE LUNCH\nLamppost Pizza\n1145 Lindero Canyon rd.\nWestlake Village\, CA 91362\n(Corner of Lindero and Kanan) \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom U.S. 101 in Agoura\, exit on Kanan Road and drive north three miles to Hollytree Drive. Turn right\, then left into Oak Canyon Community Park. After entering park make an immediate left into the first parking lot. We will meet by the pond. If the lot is full\, follow the park access road to the main parking area further up the road and walk across park back to pond. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/back-to-the-future-hike/ LOCATION:Oak Canyon Community Park\, 5600 Hollytree\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377-3904 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08134653/61226_image_highres_477652962.jpeg GEO:34.1845418;-118.7709618 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oak Canyon Community Park 5600 Hollytree Oak Park CA 91377-3904;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5600 Hollytree:geo:-118.7709618,34.1845418 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191224T220234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T220234Z UID:10000093-1577782800-1577793600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Last Hike of the Year: Grasslands Trail to Century Lake & the Rock Pool DESCRIPTION:Join us in popular Malibu Creek State Park for the last hike of 2019. We’ll start on the Grasslands Trail off of Mulholland Hwy and head south on a scenic hike over rolling hills and through open fields of grain. \n\n\nOur first destination is the Rock Pool\, a placid stretch of water framed by volcanic cliffs. Cliff divers and rock climbers will provide the entertainment. This generically wild-looking site has served as a backdrop for outdoor sequences filmed for Planet of the Apes\, South Pacific\, Tarzan\, Swiss Family Robinson\, and many other productions. \nNext\, we’ll head for the shaded shores of Century Lake. Ducks\, coots\, and herons frequent the lake\, their squalling and callings reverberating off the weathered\, honeycombed cliffs rising from the lake’s far shore. Redwing blackbirds flit among the cattails and rushes. The famous diving scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was filmed here. \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is about 5 miles with about 800 ft total ascent and is rated MEDIUM due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nPOST HIKE LUNCH\nPost hike lunch is close by at La Paz Restaurant\n4505 Las Virgenes Rd.\nCalabasas\, CA 91302 \nDIRECTIONS\nTrail head and free street parking on Mulholland Hwy\, 0.2 mi west of Las Virgenes Cyn Rd URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/last-hike-of-the-year-grasslands-trail-to-century-lake-the-rock-pool/ LOCATION:Grasslands Trail\, 26990 Mulholland Hwy\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91301\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/28195231/54046_image_highres_483919698-scaled.jpeg GEO:34.1033718;-118.713753 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grasslands Trail 26990 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas CA 91301 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26990 Mulholland Hwy:geo:-118.713753,34.1033718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20191224T220234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T220234Z UID:10000094-1577869200-1577883600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:First Hike of Year: Tri Peaks via Mishe Mokwa Loop DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first hike of 2020 at the Circle X Ranch. The Mishe Mokwa Trail is known as the most beautiful trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. Round trip distance is 7.5 miles with a net elevation gain of 1000 feet (about 1700 total). \nDuring Wednesday’s hike we will be visiting 2 Earthcaches: Sandstone Peak and Inspiration Point \nSandstone Peak\, the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains at 3\,111 feet\, is not sandstone at all. Its actually made of igneous rock formed 15 million years ago during the Conejo Volcanics. During this time Sandstone Peak grew to 10\,000 feet! After millions of years of erosion we are now left with its ruddy-colored core. From a distance its color makes it look like sandstone\, hence the name Sandstone Peak. \nAt Inspiration Point we will see more evidence of how the Santa Monica Mountains were formed. From here\, a view of Los Angeles\, Oxnard Plain\, and the Valleys of Southern California will reveal the evolution of the Farallon Plate subduction zone that created the transverse mountain range known as the Santa Monica Mountains. The Channel Islands\, which were created at the same time and by the same process that created the Santa Monica Mountains\, can be seen from here too. \nWe’ll take a side trip to Tri-Peaks\, a stack of house-sized volcanic boulders. We’ll take our main break here and explore the fascinating slots and caves beneath the giant boulders. \nEvent rules: \n1. Carpooling is required. No more than than 10 cars shall be part of the group. There is a convenient park-and-ride at Kanan & Canwood and Kanan & Roadside. The corner of Ventura and Topanga in Ralph’s parking lot is a good meeting spot also\n2. All hikers must stay on established trails\n3. No use of flour or chalk to mark trails.\n4. Practice “Leave No Trace” – take only pictures and leave only footprints \nDirections to Trailhead: \nUse this link for Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=34.114167\,-118.91814&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=34.114292\,-118.919857&sspn=0.003642\,0.006866&ie=UTF8&ll=34.112053\,-118.927388&spn=0.012436\,0.023603&z=15) \nPark at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead. \nMishe Mokwa Trailhead parking lot is on the both sides of Yerba Buena Rd\, 3.75 miles west of Mulholland or 7.2 miles north of PCH. Yerba Buena is very curvy so drive carefully. \nSan Fernando Valley/Calabasas: \nFrom points east of Westlake Village\, exit 101 at Kanan and go south to Mulholland. Turn west (right) to Yerba Buena 2 mi. \nFrom the 101: \nExit and turn south at CA-23 (Westlake Blvd) \nContinue to follow CA-23 south 5.2 mi. Continue straight toward Mulholland Hwy West \nAfter a couple more miles\, turn right at stop sign and continue west on Mulholland Hwy 0.4 mi \nTurn right at Little Sycamore Canyon Rd 1.9 mi \nSlight left at Yerba Buena Rd 2 mi \n[Overflow parking: Sandstone Peak 0.75 farther down\, Circle X Ranch 1.75 miles down toward PCH] URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/first-hike-of-year-tri-peaks-via-mishe-mokwa-loop/ LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Parking Lot\, Yerba Buena Rd\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08134650/Pasted.jpg GEO:34.1108898;-118.9173983 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Parking Lot Yerba Buena Rd Westlake Village CA 91361 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Yerba Buena Rd:geo:-118.9173983,34.1108898 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200111T021631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200111T021631Z UID:10000095-1578823200-1578834000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Trail Grooming in Chatsworth - Twin Lakes DESCRIPTION:Katja and I started some trail work on some of our favorite Chatsworth trails last Sunday\, but there is still a lot of work left to be done\, too much for just two people. (see pic above) \nWe’ll be continuing where we left off this Sunday and could use some of your help. If you’d like to help out please meet us at the north end of Canoga Ave under the 118 freeway. \nBring light garden tools (e.g. loppers\, snippers\, saws\, shears) wear good hiking shoes\, long pants\, long sleeve shirt and gloves. No digging will be necessary\, we just need to clear some brush growing in and across the trails. \nIn appreciation: Our trail helpers will receive a free membership in the HWD VIP Club (a $15.00 value). If you are already a member\, your subscription will be extended one year. See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/ for more info URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/trail-grooming-in-chatsworth-twin-lakes/ LOCATION:Twin Lakes Plateau\, Twin Lakes\, CA\, 91311 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03122028/61876_image_highres_488038118-scaled-1.jpeg GEO:34.279697165239;-118.60049782239 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200115T021651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T021651Z UID:10000123-1579338000-1579359600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Happy Camp Canyon Loop DESCRIPTION:The last time we were here was January 18\, 2011\, and so here we are again. \nHappy Camp Canyon Park\, north of Moorpark in the Santa Susana Mountains\, was home to several Chumash Indian groups. Later\, it was part of the immense Strathearn Ranch\, founded by a pioneer Simi Valley family. They ran cattle on the land and enjoyed family vacations in the back part of the canyon. \nThe 3\,000 acre park has retained its natural setting and is an important wildlife corridor linking the Simi Hills with the Santa Susana Mountains. It is a lush riparian oak woodland with an intermittant stream. The canyon is sheltered by Oak Ridge to the north and Big Mountain to the south. \nThis loop hike will follow the Happy Camp Trail through the interior of the park on an abandoned ranch road. The trail winds through open grasslands and the gorgeous stream-fed forested canyon. Wildlife include rabbits\, bobcats and Golden Eagles. \nHighlights along the way: \n-oyster and clam rich shales\n-yellow and red rock outcroppings – formed from underground oil fires\n-acorn woodpeckers\n-ranch artifacts \nHike is strenuous at 11 miles and 1850 ft total ascent \nDirections to trail head \nFrom the 118 Fwy in Simi or the 101/23 Fwys in Thousand Oaks\, take the E Los Angeles Ave/23 North exit. Go west 1 mile to Moorpark Av (Hwy 23) and turn right (north). Proceed north 2.6 miles on Hwy 23 (name will change to Walnut Canyon Rd) until you come to a bend in the road. Don’t take the bend — Go straight onto Happy Camp Rd and then an immediate right on Broadway Rd. Park in lot at the east end of the road. \nLast time I was here there was a $5 parking fee in official lot\, but some free parking outside the official lot on street. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/happy-camp-canyon-loop/ LOCATION:13650 Broadway Rd\, 13650 Broadway Rd\, Moorpark\, CA\, 93021\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08134407/61691_image_highres_20193461.jpeg GEO:34.3154316;-118.8743449 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13650 Broadway Rd 13650 Broadway Rd Moorpark CA 93021 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13650 Broadway Rd:geo:-118.8743449,34.3154316 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200111T021942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200111T021942Z UID:10000096-1579942800-1579971600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:California Fire and Recovery - Photography Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Life in the Burn Zone: Special Presentation by Suzanne Guldimann\nSaturday\, January 25 | 1 PM–2 PM \nExhibit open Monday\, January 13–Friday\, February 21\n9 AM–5 PM each day \nRecently California has experienced several destructive wildfires. Following a devastating fire\, the recovery process begins. This process can include plants\, referred to as “fire followers\,” that are rarely ever seen except in the aftermath of a fire. In this photo exhibition visitors will observe the raw and heartbreaking side of fire\, the rare fire followers\, and the regrowth and transformation of fire recovery. \nThis event is free with free parking. \nFor more information about this event\, email samo@wnpa.org or call 805-370-2302. \nTHIS IS NOT AN HWD EVENT URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/california-fire-and-recovery-photography-exhibit/ LOCATION:Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center\, 26876 Mulholland Hwy.\, Calabasas\, ca\, 91302\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03122034/61832_image_highres_487990088.jpeg GEO:34.1029163;-118.7074214 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center 26876 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas ca 91302 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26876 Mulholland Hwy.:geo:-118.7074214,34.1029163 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200116T235635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T235635Z UID:10000125-1580029200-1580040000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Trail Grooming in Chatsworth - Valley of the Dolls DESCRIPTION:Everyone did a great job last week on the Switchback Trail. Let’s do the same on the Valley of the Dolls Trail. If you’d like to help out please meet us at the north end of Canoga Ave under the 118 freeway on Jan 26 \nBring light garden tools (e.g. loppers\, snippers\, saws\, shears) wear good hiking shoes\, long pants\, long sleeve shirt and gloves. No digging will be necessary\, we just need to clear some brush growing in and across the trails and realign the path into the canyon. \nMy kingdom for a Sharon Tate/Jennifer North doll! We need to refresh the doll collection on Valley of the Dolls trail. Please bring any dolls you don’t need — or maybe buy one at the dollar store\, Goodwilll\, etc? Here are some examples – the creepier the better https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/30661910/488062652/. The ones we see today were put up over 10 years and a couple of fires ago. \nIn appreciation: In appreciation: Our trail helpers will receive a free membership in the HWD Donor’s VIP Club (in lieu of $15.00 gift). If you are already a member\, your subscription will be extended one year. See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/ for more info URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/trail-grooming-in-chatsworth-valley-of-the-dolls/ LOCATION:Twin Lakes Plateau\, Twin Lakes\, CA\, 91311 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03122018/jennifer-north.jpeg GEO:34.279697165239;-118.60049782239 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200128T235642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T235642Z UID:10000129-1580547600-1580565600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Adventure Hike: The Forgotten Trails of Cheeseboro & Las Virgenes Canyons DESCRIPTION:Las Virgenes and Cheeseboro Canyons like you have never seen them before!\nThis adventure hike arose from an exploratory I did in April 2010. We’ll hike along forgotten ranch roads and use trails. It will include a hike over the eastern ridge of Cheeseboro Canyon and to the Baleen Wall along a forgotten and overgrown trail. We’ll then descend into Upper Las Virgenes Canyon by way of a vanished ranch road (This segment is sure to be very overgrown. Be prepared for a little bushwhacking). Much of the hike will be on well-known trails. \nHere are some photos from a couple previous hikes showing some of these trails\nClick on pic to enlarge \n[av_gallery ids=’62837\,62836\,62835\,62834\,62833\,62832\,62831\,62830\,62829\,62828\,62827\,62826\,62825\,62824\,62823\,62822\,62821\,62820\,62819\,62818\,62817\,62816\,62815\,62814\,62813\,62812\,62811\,62810\,62809\,62808\,62807\,62806\,62805\,62804′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’square’ columns=’7′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’animations_off’ av_uid=’av-k5zq5ty0′ alb_description=” id=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is 8-10 miles with about 1500 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain and distance. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nBring plenty of water\, snacks\, hat\, sunscreen\, your best hiking boots. Long pants may be desirable in one section. \nPost-hike Lunch\nLa Paz\n4505 Las Virgenes Rd.\nCalabasas\, CA 91302 \nPrize Give-away\nAfter THE hike\, and during the post-hike lunch\, I’ll be drawing two HWD V.I.P. Club member names at random for some prizes — one winner will receive a new backpack\, the other a “hydroflask.” For more info see lower left of https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hwd-vip-club/ \nMeet at the north end of Las Virgenes Rd\n[av_image src=’https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03121947/ulv.jpg’ attachment=’62843′ attachment_size=’large’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ copyright=” animation=’no-animation’ av_uid=’av-2t2ld1′ id=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] \nTo get there exit the 101 at Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon and turn north. Go all the way to end and park on street URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/vip-hike-the-forgotten-trails-of-cheeseboro-las-virgenes-canyons/ LOCATION:Upper Las Virgenes Cyn Open Space Preserve LV Trailhead\, 6000 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03122022/20141220-07.12-432653232-scaled-1.jpg GEO:34.1677776;-118.7027792 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upper Las Virgenes Cyn Open Space Preserve LV Trailhead 6000 Las Virgenes Rd Calabasas CA 91302;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 Las Virgenes Rd:geo:-118.7027792,34.1677776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200123T021840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T191527Z UID:10000127-1580634000-1580644800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Pre-Game Hike: Calabasas Peak Without the Fireroads DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \nOur 5th Annual Super Bowl Pre-Game Hike is perfect. Short enough to get you home on time and prepare for parties and kickoff\, yet big on beauty and adventure. \n \nOur destination is a familiar one but on this trek we’ll stay off the fire and service roads that everyone else uses. \nWe’ll begin at the Secret Trail (aka the Calabasas-Cold Creek Trail) and wind our way through shaded ravines\, dense chaparral and sandstone outcrops until we reach Calabasas Peak Motorway. Here we throw away the hiking book (I lose so many books this way) and instead of taking the Motorway to Calabasas Peak\, we’ll go off-trail along some use trails. We’ll not only bag the peak\, but we’ll also circumnavigate it along an old overgrown trail. \nHere is what it looks like:\nhttp://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26010464 \nMore: \nhttp://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/11686632/ \nhttp://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=18735712 \n(Optional: There are a lot of giant sandstone slabs and other formations to explore\, but not required. Members who like rock climbing are encouraged to do so\, the rest of us will take pictures) \n \nCalabasas Peak (2163 ft) towers over Red Rock Canyon\, Old Topanga Canyon and bowl-shaped Cold Creek Canyon. From the top there are spectacular views into Ventura County\, the Pacific Ocean and San Fernando and Simi valleys. \n \nHike is 4.7 miles with about 1\,200 feet total gain. \nWe’ll have our snack break at a hidden cistern. Don’t drink the water hee hee \n \nDogs ok \nNo beginners \nPost hike lunch at Maria’s Italian Kitchen in El Camino shopping center at 23331 Mulholland Dr. Its to the left of Wells Fargo. $10.00 corkage fee \nDirections \nThe trail head is located on Mulholland Hwy less than a fifth of a mile west of Dry Canyon Cold Creek Road. See my interactive map (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1l1EEA8jjzl0sxbC5G_PfLVDodp4&usp=sharing) \nCoordinates: 34.12666\, -118.65748 (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1l1EEA8jjzl0sxbC5G_PfLVDodp4&usp=sharing) \nFrom the 101 freeway in Agoura/Calabasas\, head South on Las Virgenes Road to Mulholland Hwy. Turn Left on Mulholland and continue 5.7 miles to a small parking area on the right. or…. \nFrom 101 Ventura Fwy in the Vally: take Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr exit south\, turn right on Valmar Rd (becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd) then right on Mulholland Hwy 2.1 miles to the parking area on the left. \nFrom PCH take Topanga Canyon and turn left up Old Topanga. Take a left at Mulholland Hwy for a couple miles and then turn left onto turnout. If you are coming up Malibu Canyon take a right at Mulholland for 5.7 miles \nPark off-pavement. There is overflow parking 500′ south (“west”) across the street next to the house. Click for map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zj-8HsFWf0b8.k4q5XWXamcxQ&usp=sharing) \nBring at least 2 qts water\, snacks\, sunscreen. \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/pre-game-hike-calabasas-peak-without-the-fireroads-dogs-ok/ LOCATION:Secret Trail\, 24320 Mulholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03120503/Secret-Trail.jpg GEO:34.126430042783;-118.65749277956 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Secret Trail 24320 Mulholland Highway Calabasas CA 91302;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24320 Mulholland Highway:geo:-118.65749277956,34.126430042783 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200203T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T033433Z UID:10000098-1581152400-1581174000@www.hikingwithdean.com 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\n\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. \nHere we are a couple years back \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  \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] \n  \nHike is 12 miles with about 2\,200 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain and distance. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nBring at least 2qt water\, snacks \nPost Hike Lunch\nSpruzzo Restaurant and Bar\n29575 Pacific Coast Hwy (turn left on Busch Dr.)\nMalibu\, CA 90265\nTel: (310) 457-8282 \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \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. \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. \nMeet on PCH at entrance to park URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/la-jolla-valley-chumash-ray-miller-loop/ LOCATION:La Jolla Canyon\, Point Mugu State Park - La Jolla Canyon\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265 CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03122015/lajolla.jpg GEO:34.0886548;-119.040474 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Jolla Canyon Point Mugu State Park - La Jolla Canyon Malibu CA 90265;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Point Mugu State Park - La Jolla Canyon:geo:-119.040474,34.0886548 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200203T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T004236Z UID:10000099-1581930000-1581940800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch DESCRIPTION:Another HWD Classic! \nDuring the 1950s\, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV’s “Death Valley Days\,” he wanted a more rural retreat than his home in Pacific Palisades. So he bought a 305-acre ranch in the hills of Malibu as a place to raise thoroughbred horses and dubbed it “Yearling Row.” \n \nThe site was owned by President Reagan between 1957 and 1967\, before he was elected Governor of California. Prior to the Woolsey fire\, the Reagan Ranch property still had the original barn and stables\, which were used as the park maintenance facility. \nTrails loop through rolling meadowlands and grand old oaks and connect with the main part of the state park. We’ll use a combination of trails — Yearling\, Deer Leg\, Lookout\, Crags Road and Cage Canyon — to explore Reagan Country and the heart of the park. \n\n\nWe’ll also be visiting the exterior set for the long-running television show M*A*S*H. The medic tents have been removed\, but the location is still recognizable\, providing a rich experience for hikers. \n[av_image src=’https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121937/mash.jpg’ attachment=’63152′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ copyright=” animation=’no-animation’ av_uid=’av-l3obcq’ id=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] \n  \nBetween the MASH set and the ranch we’ll enjoy a short snack break at Century Lake. Part of the famous jump into the river by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Paul Newman & Robert Redford) was done by stuntmen at Century Lake (with plenty of Hollywood magic helping out) because the river in Colorado seen in the film wasn’t deep enough to support such a high jump. \n[av_image src=’https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121937/century-lake.jpg’ attachment=’63154′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ copyright=” animation=’no-animation’ av_uid=’av-op3y9m’ id=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] \n  \nOn our return to the ranch we’ll take a side trip to a scenic vista point at the top of Lake View Trail will It will provide us a beautiful view of Malibou Lake and the surrounding mountains. Reagan was the honorary mayor of Malibou Lake in 1953. \n[av_image src=’https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121839/Pasted-2.jpg’ attachment=’63834′ attachment_size=’large’ copyright=” caption=” styling=” align=’center’ font_size=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ hover=” appearance=” link=” target=” id=” custom_class=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ av_uid=’av-suugwq’ admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] \n  \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ color=’orange’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ border=’solid’ size=’large’ custom_class=” av_uid=’av-380l96′ admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is 6.5-7 miles with about 1\,000 ft total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nPost Hike Lunch\nLadyface Alehouse (https://www.ladyfaceale.com/)\non the northwest corner of Kanan and Agoura Rds \nThis hike is sponsored by Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a \nDIRECTIONS\nThe Old Reagan Ranch parking lot is on the Southeast corner of Cornell Rd and Mullholland Hwy \nInteractive Map with post-hike lunch: https://goo.gl/UEFVF3 \nParking:\nIn addition to the parking lot there is parking on both sides of Lake Vista Dr. If you are parking in the lot\, please park efficiently as show below. There may be some utility vehicles in the lot due to post Woolsey fire work. \n[av_image src=’https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121838/reagan-ranch-parking.jpg’ attachment=’63849′ attachment_size=’large’ copyright=” caption=’yes’ styling=” align=’center’ font_size=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ hover=” appearance=” link=” target=” id=” custom_class=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ av_uid=’av-nv7zp6′ admin_preview_bg=”]\npark between the imaginary white lines\n[/av_image] \n  URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hail-to-the-trail-presidents-day-hike-at-the-old-reagan-ranch/ LOCATION:The Old Reagan Ranch\, 28830 Lake Vista Dr\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121942/Pasted.jpg GEO:34.1119775;-118.7511924 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr Agoura Hills CA 91301 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28830 Lake Vista Dr:geo:-118.7511924,34.1119775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200212T021703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T021703Z UID:10000101-1582362000-1582376400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Devil Canyon & Deerlake Highlands Adventure Hike DESCRIPTION:I am calling this an “adventure hike” due to ongoing housing development in the area. There might be a little bushwhacking and some creeking. \nWe’ll be hiking on a couple trails we had cleaned up earlier this year. \nOur loop hike begins at the north end of Canoga Avenue and meanders north through Chatsworth’s Deer Lake Highlands and a network of of equestrian trails. From above the highlands we will descend into Echo Canyon creating a loop with Devils Canyon. Devils Canyon with it’s spectacular rock formations created 80 million years ago in a marine environment makes for a haunting yet beautiful hike. Live Oak and Willow trees fill the canyon and sandstone geology of the wildest kind is found. \n\n\nHere is a slide show from a couple similar hikes a while back.\n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/L3kKEbqxHF8′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” av_uid=’av-sfnxhm’] \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ color=’orange’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ border=’solid’ size=’large’ custom_class=” av_uid=’av-380l96′ admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is about 7 or 8 miles with about 1\,500 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nWe may run into poison oak — wear long pants. There may be water in the creeks we’ll be crossing so wear hiking boots you don’t mind getting wet. \nPost Hike Lunch\nTGI Friday’s\n19855 Rinaldi St\nNorthridge\, CA 91326\n(only 3 miles away) \n  \nDirections\nFrom Simi and the 118: http://tinyurl.com/twinlakes-simi \nFrom Granada Hills and 118: http://tinyurl.com/twinlakes-granada \nFrom Canoga Park/Woodland Hills: Head north on Topanga\, Owensmouth or De Soto and turn on Chatsworth St to Canoga and turn north. \nPark on north end of Canoga Av under the 118 Fwy \n**Do not block any gates or trails with your car** \nIf you’re early\, you’re on time. If you’re on time\, you’re late. If you’re late…don’t bother showing up URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/devil-canyon-deerlake-highlands-adventure-hike/ LOCATION:Twin Lakes\, 11199 Canoga Ave\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121841/highres_19206340.jpeg GEO:34.2746876;-118.5961372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twin Lakes 11199 Canoga Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11199 Canoga Ave:geo:-118.5961372,34.2746876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234411 CREATED:20200221T021748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T021748Z UID:10000102-1582452000-1582455600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Paramount Ranch: Past & Future DESCRIPTION:A SMMNRA Event \nLights! Camera! Action! Paramount Ranch’s convenient location and mountainous backdrop have captured the vision of hundreds of filmmakers. Elaborate movie sets have come and gone while the ranch’s massive oak trees have remained as silent witnesses. \nJoin a ranger-led walk around the ranch to learn about how it has changed over the past century and what the future may hold for this popular filming location. \nMeet at the trailhead kiosk next to the bridge. Wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain. We recommend bringing water\, a hat\, and sun protection\, as there is little shade on the walk. Restrooms available. Heavy rain cancels. For any questions\, including directions\, please call the visitor center at (805) 370-2301. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/paramount-ranch-past-future/ LOCATION:Paramount Ranch – HWD\, 2903 Cornell Rd\, Agoura Hills\, ca\, 91301\, US CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/03121806/64027_image_highres_489184441.jpeg GEO:34.1159147;-118.7547599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paramount Ranch – HWD 2903 Cornell Rd Agoura Hills ca 91301 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2903 Cornell Rd:geo:-118.7547599,34.1159147 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR