I have recently learned that there are three waterfalls in Malibu Creek State Park. Two of them are illustrated in the 1983 and 1996 edition of Milt McAuley's Hiking Trails […]
No white lights allowed on my night hikes. Bring a red or green headlamp, like this one: https://amzn.to/3VgjTWI On a recent hike we discovered a great spot for a Full […]
Another HWD Original! The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor […]
Another HWD Original! See also https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-2/ for more details The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The […]
See the hike report from last year's trip: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/mission-point-the-hard-way O’Melveny Park spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after […]
Zuma Canyon is distinguished for being one of the deepest gorges in the Santa Monica Mountains and unlike Topanga or Malibu Canyons has never suffered incursion by a major road. […]
I have scheduled a ride with my eBike group. Check it out https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/300472597/
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ We've been following the footsteps of ET since 2008 with the original HWD ET hike and its become one of our most popular hikes. We’ll […]
Backbone Trail Trek Saturday-to-Saturday May 4th - May 11th Gear up at the Amazon Hiking & Camping store Here is an opportunity to hike the 67 mile Backbone Trail end […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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