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SUMMARY:First Day Hike 2025
DESCRIPTION:California State Parks has asked me to lead a hike for their annual First Day Hikes. So join us for a picturesque loop hike into movie & TV history in the heart of Malibu Creek State Park. \nOur first stop is Ronald Reagan’s Yearling Row Ranch\, now part of MCSP. During 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.” We will be hiking on trails that Reagan himself built. \nOur next stop will be Century Lake\, the location of the cliff-diving scene from the movie Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid and many other movies and TV shows. We’ll take a snack break there before heading into the site of Ape City\, depicted in the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. \nAfter some monkeying around we’ll head back to the ranch passing Reagan’s pit BBQ where he entertained his Hollywood friends. \nHike will be about 5.5 miles with 1\,000 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Ratings Guide – \nDIRECTIONS \nThe Old Reagan Ranch parking lot is on the Southeast corner of Cornell Rd and Mullholland Hwy \nIMPORTANT \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 – https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/322667/Liability_Waiver/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/first-day-hike-2025/
LOCATION:The Old Reagan Ranch\, 28830 Lake Vista Dr\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US
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SUMMARY:Malibu Creek SP Visitor Center (No Host)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center on this Sunday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello — and for a private tour. \nAbout the VC\nThe MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the VC. Here you will see a museum representative of the Park’s natural and human history: animals and tracks\, birds\, rocks and fossils\, pictures of flowers\, a model Chumash village display and artifacts\, and movie history. There is a Children’s Nature Room with activities for children of all ages. Maps\, books\, drinks\, apparel and souvenirs are for sale. \nDirections\nA one mile walk from the lower parking lot will take you to the VC. It is not possible to drive directly to the VC. Its close to the Rock Pool trail. Use this Google map pin to get you there on foot from anyplace in park\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/EQY8G3Zm1G4BpVs27
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/malibu-creek-sp-visitor-center-no-host-4/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center – HWD\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Palo Comado - Cheeseboro Loop
DESCRIPTION:Palo Comado and Cheeseboro Canyons\, near Agoura Hills\, is a wildlife corridor connecting the Santa Monica Mountains with the Santa Susana Mountains. This north-south corridor allows animals to move freely between the two ranges. \nWe will enter Palo Comado from Agoura High School and loop around the underbelly of Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons via the Ranch Center Connector. This will be a new starting location for us and we’ll be hiking up to the Agoura A along the way \nHike is about 8 miles with 1800′ total elevation gain and rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nHead to the address but do not park at that address. Park near end of E Thousand Oaks Blvd instead\, by the school. We meet at the end of TO Blvd. \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 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/palo-comado-cheeseboro-loop/
LOCATION:HWD Agoura High Backtrail\, Carell Avenue 5712\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Eagle Rock the Hard (and Most Scenic) Way
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Rock\, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park\, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will snack and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. \nWe’ll be going a different route than most of you veterans have used so be prepared for some pleasant surprises. \nHere is a slide show from 2013\, 2014\, 2016\, 2017 hikes \nHike is about 5.5 miles with appx 1\,260 ft total ascent and rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nPost-hike brunch/lunch is 1.5 miles away at\nCanyon Bistro\n120 N. Topanga Canyon Bl \nTopanga 90290 \n310-455-7800 \nDIRECTIONS \nWe’ll meet at Trippet Ranch kiosk area.\nFrom Topanga Canyon Boulevard\, turn east on Entrada Road; that’s to the left if you are coming from the San Fernando Valley. Follow Entrada Road by turning left at every opportunity until you arrive at Topanga State Park. \nPark on street before the last left turn and walk a couple blocks or pay for parking lot ($12? – get a free pass from local library). If you park on street be sure that your left wheels are inside the white line. Note parking restrictions. \nIMPORTANT\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 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/eagle-rock-the-hard-and-most-scenic-way-2/
LOCATION:Trippet Ranch\, 20825 Entrada Road\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
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SUMMARY:Malibu Creek SP Visitor Center (No Host)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center on Sunday 11/24. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello — and for a private tour. \nAbout the VC\nThe MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the VC. Here you will see a museum representative of the Park’s natural and human history: animals and tracks\, birds\, rocks and fossils\, pictures of flowers\, a model Chumash village display and artifacts\, and movie history. There is a Children’s Nature Room with activities for children of all ages. Maps\, books\, drinks\, apparel and souvenirs are for sale. \nDirections\nA one mile walk from the lower parking lot will take you to the VC. It is not possible to drive directly to the VC. Its close to the Rock Pool trail. Use this Google map pin to get you there on foot from anyplace in park\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/EQY8G3Zm1G4BpVs27
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/malibu-creek-sp-visitor-center-no-host-3/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center – HWD\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Falls Creek - HWD Loop & Break at the HWD Ranch West
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, a sinkhole on Iverson Rd prevented us from doing this hike. Let’s try again! \nWe begin in the prestigious gated neighborhood of the Indian Springs Estates in Chatsworth. From there we head north and enter Indian Springs Open Space\, set within the backdrop of surrounding open and untouched mountains\, ravines and hillsides. \nAfter a little more trekking we will find ourselves in Rocky Peak Park. This extraordinary property forms the most critical wildlife habitat linkage between the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains. Spectacular sandstone boulders\, outcroppings\, oak savannahs\, and perennial water sources provide a diverse habitat for birds\, mammals\, and reptiles. \nWe’ll be taking our snack break atop a hill at the HWD Ranch West surrounded by old farm\, ranching equipment (see featured photo) and commanding views. \nHISTORICAL NOTES\nDuring our hike we’ll be passing by land that was once the homesteaded property (Fern Ann Falls) of the first American family to settle in the San Fernando Valley: Neils and Ann Johnson. They moved to the property in 1874 and homestead papers were filed in 1899. \nAlmost 20 years ago while exploring the homesteaded area I came across some of the “trails” we’ll be using. Back then they were just overgrown paths left over by human activity during a bygone era. My old “secret trails” are now established LA County trails; hikers\, bikers and equestrians are permitted through the estate gates. \nHike is about 6.5 miles with 1\,600 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM+. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom the Santa Susana Pass Rd — between Rocky Peak Rd and Topanga Canyon Blvd — turn north on Iverson Rd. Head toward the address given and proceed toward the 118 Fwy overpass and park on street outside of gates. We meet just outside the gates. \nIMPORTANT\nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. \nBring 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 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/falls-creek-hwd-loop-break-at-the-hwd-ranch-west/
LOCATION:Santa Susana Pass Trailhead – HWD\, Iverson Road 11345\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91311\, United States
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SUMMARY:🥾Chatsworth Adventure Hike
DESCRIPTION:On this serendipitous hike we will rediscover some old trails I haven’t used in a few years — and others haven’t used in about 10 years — as we blaze a path around an ongoing housing development. \nLight bushwhacking may be required. We’ll also be doing some creeking putting our poison oak avoidance skills to the test. See https://amzn.to/40OVuuv \nDue to the nature of this hike I cannot be precise on the stats. It will be about 6-8 miles with about 1\,000 feet total ascent. I am rating it DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide. Wear long pants. \nDIRECTIONS\nPark in the dirt lot on the corner of Poema Pl and Topanga Cyn Bl. Enter lot from Poema. \nTrail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated.\nBring 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 of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders\, guides\, or mountaineers. \nThe 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/%f0%9f%a5%bechatsworth-adventure-hike/
LOCATION:Twin Lakes Lot – HWD\, Mojave Trail 21871\, California\, CA\, 91311\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secret Trail to Ape City - A VIP Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scroll down to rsvp[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDetails\nI will take you through Ape City\, where the simian metropolis introduced in the original Planet of the Apes (1968 – starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall) stood. The City is gone so you will have to use your imaginations. Click through the juxtaposed  photos below for some inspiration. Perhaps those of you who know the trails will recognize some of the spots by Century Lake and the Rock Pool in Malibu Creek State Park \nApe City\, Then and Now\n[vc_media_grid style=”lazy” initial_loading_animation=”none” grid_id=”vc_gid:1599233023912-eeac708b-ee8f-7″ include=”82071\,82055\,82054\,82053\,82052\,82051″] \nWait! There’s more……\nAs an added bonus we’ll be taking my MCSP secret trails. One I call the Lookout Bypass\, is the Top Secret (and overgrown) trail\, the other the Cage Creek Elevator. They are short but steep. \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS ABOUT 5 MILES WITH ABOUT 800 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. Long pants and long sleeves recommended. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message] \nThe Overlook Bypass is overgrown (no one uses it but us!). Wear good-gripping shoes. A trekking pole might come in handy on the steep uphills Weather and my foot permitted\, we’ll also take a side trip to a vista of Malibou Lake adding a mile and a couple hundred feet of gain \nCome meet our newest VIPs\n \nBring snacks or sack lunch for our break by the lake\n\nDirections:\nWe’ll meet at the Old Reagan Ranch parking lot. It is on the Southeast corner of Cornell Rd and Mulholland Hwy \n \n  \nFrom the Ventura Freeway (US 101) in Agoura take the Kanan Road offramp and turn south. Follow Kanan\, turn left on Cornell Way\, bear right onto Cornell Road for a couple miles\, cross Mulholland and turn left into Reagan Ranch. \nFrom PCH/Santa Monica turn right onto Malibu Canyon for 6.3 miles then turn left onto Mulholland Hwy. After 3.2 miles turn left onto Lake Vista Dr (Cornell Rd). Turn left into Reagan Ranch[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”rsvp”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSVP Here\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/secret-trail-to-ape-city/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park – VIP Parking\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T200000
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SUMMARY:🌃👻Halloween Hike - The Ghosts of Scary Dairy 😱(EZ Night Version)
DESCRIPTION:Spooky Night version! This hike is rated “CREEPY” due to past murders and mayhem. Dangers along the way include ghosts and phantoms. Scroll down for the ghost stories. Here is the origin story: \nOn October 12th\, 1936\, the Camarillo State Mental Hospital opened its doors taking in the sick and mentally ill. Not just a single building\, but an entire campus of buildings\, the hospital was very successful and by 1957 had grown to over 7000 patients! \nIn addition to electroshock therapy and lobotomies was the establishment of a 🐮dairy nearby the hospital. Patients that were able participated in working at this dairy\, taking care of the animals\, and growing vegetables. The food produced from the therapy programs at this dairy went directly to feeding the inmates and staff at the hospital. \n😨Patients were forced to slaughter animals in the dairy. Some say murders happened there. In some stories it’s patients murdering people and in others it’s staff murdering patients \nIn the 1960s the hospital closed the dairy\, simply abandoning the buildings. By 1997\, the hospital also closed\, and was left slowly falling apart. Many of the structures are heavily graffitied still clearly recognizable. \n👻Ghostly Encounters\nNumerous phantoms have been seen around or in the bell tower. There is the ghost of a man who appears in the stalls of one of the women’s restrooms\, you can see his legs\, only to disappear when you open the door. A woman around the bell tower asks for directions to the chapel before disappearing. In some of the abandoned buildings\, students have reported running into a woman in a hospital gown who silently screams at them before vanishing. A ghostly janitor haunts the school; the sound of his phantom keys jingling alerting those to his presence. The bus stop near the bell tower is also haunted by a ghost. And with all these ghosts so far\, it comes as no surprise that there’s a woman in white. 👩‍⚕️She is assumed to be a nurse who roams the bell tower’s hallways only to disappear when approached. \nHike is a 2.5 mile loop with 180′ total ascent and rated EASY See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDirections\nTake Lewis Road south to Camarillo Street and turn left (east). Cross the bridge over Calleguas Creek and the entrance is on the left. Parking is $6 per vehicle (as of 2023)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%83%f0%9f%91%bbhalloween-hike-the-ghosts-of-scary-dairy-%f0%9f%98%b1ez-night-version/
LOCATION:Scary Dairy\, Amphitheater Way\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000
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SUMMARY:👻Halloween Hike - The Ghosts of Scary Dairy 😱(Day Version)
DESCRIPTION:This hike is rated “CREEPY” due to past murders and mayhem. Dangers along the way include ghosts and phantoms. Scroll down for the ghost stories. Here is the origin story: \nOn October 12th\, 1936\, the Camarillo State Mental Hospital opened its doors taking in the sick and mentally ill. Not just a single building\, but an entire campus of buildings\, the hospital was very successful and by 1957 had grown to over 7000 patients! \nIn addition to electroshock therapy and lobotomies was the establishment of a 🐮dairy nearby the hospital. Patients that were able participated in working at this dairy\, taking care of the animals\, and growing vegetables. The food produced from the therapy programs at this dairy went directly to feeding the inmates and staff at the hospital. \n😨Patients were forced to slaughter animals in the dairy. Some say murders happened there. In some stories it’s patients murdering people and in others it’s staff murdering patients \nIn the 1960s the hospital closed the dairy\, simply abandoning the buildings. By 1997\, the hospital also closed\, and was left slowly falling apart. Many of the structures are heavily graffitied still clearly recognizable. \n👻Ghostly Encounters\nNumerous phantoms have been seen around or in the bell tower. There is the ghost of a man who appears in the stalls of one of the women’s restrooms\, you can see his legs\, only to disappear when you open the door. A woman around the bell tower asks for directions to the chapel before disappearing. In some of the abandoned buildings\, students have reported running into a woman in a hospital gown who silently screams at them before vanishing. A ghostly janitor haunts the school; the sound of his phantom keys jingling alerting those to his presence. The bus stop near the bell tower is also haunted by a ghost. And with all these ghosts so far\, it comes as no surprise that there’s a woman in white. 👩‍⚕️She is assumed to be a nurse who roams the bell tower’s hallways only to disappear when approached. \nHike is 3.7 miles with 775′ total ascent and rated EASY+ See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDirections\nTake Lewis Road south to Camarillo Street and turn left (east). Cross the bridge over Calleguas Creek and the entrance is on the left. Parking is $6 per vehicle (as of 2023)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%91%bbhalloween-hike-the-ghosts-of-scary-dairy-%f0%9f%98%b1day-version/
LOCATION:Scary Dairy\, Amphitheater Way\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Day (No Host)
DESCRIPTION:October is California Archaeology Month\, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is celebrating it with Archaeology Day! This event will be family-friendly with activities for people of all ages! \nI will be helping out at the event. The event will feature all-day activities along with performances and speakers throughout the day. A food vendor will also be on site. \n🆓This event & parking is completely free and open to the public. \nℹ️ For more info and to sign up for free see https://www.samofund.org/outdoors-calendar#event=77687858 \nQuestions about this event? Contact the Interagency Visitor’s Center at King Gillette Ranch.\nPhone: (805)-370-2301\nEmail: Samo_Interpretation@nps.gov\nCo-sponsored by the National Park Service\, California State Parks\, and Western National Parks Association.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/archaeology-day-no-host/
LOCATION:Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center – King Gillette Ranch – HWD\, Mulholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T090000
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SUMMARY:🆓Intro to Pickle Ball. Free Pickleball Lesson from Mark E!
DESCRIPTION:Get your Pickleball game on! \nCome learn the game everyone is either already playing or wanting to learn to play. Pickleball is not just a game\, it’s a community. HWD’s very own Mark E will be teaching an introductory class on the rules and various shots of the game. Little or no experience is ok. Paddles and balls will be provided. \n🎟️The lesson is free\, but the venue does charge a small fee for reserving the courts (I’ve reserved 4 courts). \n\nCourt Fee = $10.00 per person (includes paddles and balls)\n\n🙆‍♂️Pay me (Mark E) courtside – exact change appreciated \n👟What to Wear and Bring: \n\nTennis shoes are usually best for the lateral movements. Running or hiking shoes are not advisable as they are only designed for front to back movement.\nWear comfortable athletic clothing\, bring water\, and possibly a hat and sunscreen.\n\n(Note: After the lesson open play is available from 9am-11am. Please inquire with owner for more information. This is not part of the lesson) \nVideo: How to Play Pickleball in Under 90sec \n❔For questions/more info contact Mark E at 310.433.1862 \nAbout Pickleball\nA few years ago\, you’d be hard-pressed to find family or friends who were familiar with pickleball\, let alone major players of the sport. Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States! Pickleball combines elements of tennis\, badminton\, and ping-pong and has absolutely taken the country by storm\, drawing players of all ages and skill levels. \nDIRECTIONS\nHead of for the address posted above. This is a residence — they have 4 courts in a huge backyard. Do not go to front door. Enter via walkway on right side of house.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%86%93intro-to-pickle-ball-free-pickleball-lesson-from-mark-e-2/
LOCATION:Club Osa\, Erwin Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T160000
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SUMMARY:Malibu Creek SP Visitor Center (No Host)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center this Sunday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello — and for a private tour. \nAbout the VC\nThe MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the VC. Here you will see a museum representative of the Park’s natural and human history: animals and tracks\, birds\, rocks and fossils\, pictures of flowers\, a model Chumash village display and artifacts\, and movie history. There is a Children’s Nature Room with activities for children of all ages. Maps\, books\, drinks\, apparel and souvenirs are for sale. \nDirections\nA one mile walk from the lower parking lot will take you to the VC. It is not possible to drive directly to the VC. Its close to the Rock Pool trail. Use this Google map pin to get you there on foot from anyplace in park\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/EQY8G3Zm1G4BpVs27
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/malibu-creek-sp-visitor-center-no-host-2/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center – HWD\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
CREATED:20240925T171813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T235122Z
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SUMMARY:🏫A Back to School Hike to the CLU Rocks
DESCRIPTION:The “CLU” rocks are located on Mount Clef Ridge overlooking the Cal Lutheran University campus. They have been a fixture of CLU’s landscape since its second academic year (1962). Every year\, in one of Cal Lutheran’s longest-standing traditions\, freshman and transfer students paint the rocks. \nTo get there we’ll be taking a “slightly” 😜more difficult route than the students use: From Wildwood Park via the Santa Rosa Trail. We will return via the Lower Butte Trail. Along the way there will be breathtaking views of Santa Rosa Valley\, Thousand Oaks\, and the CLU campus. \nHike is about 7.6 miles with 1\,300 ft total ascent and rated MEDIUM+ See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nNote that “CLU” is misspelled. It should read “HWD” 😆 \nDIRECTIONS\nMeet in the east parking lot on Canna st (not the tennis courts) \nTake either Lynn Rd or the 23 to Avenida de los Arboles. Turn west and drive (0.6 miles from Lynn Rd) to the Wildflower Playfield. Turn right on Canna St then left into parking lot\, or park on street.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%aba-back-to-school-hike-to-the-clu-rocks/
LOCATION:Wildflower Playfield – HWD\, 635 W. Avenida de Los Arboles\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
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SUMMARY:🚒Firehouse Hill - Cheeseboro Canyon - Morrison Ranch Loop
DESCRIPTION:Our hike begins at Las Virgenes Highlands Park. A steep trail up Firehouse Hill will take us to peaks that offer panoramic views towards the Santa Monica Mountains\, Agoura Hills\, Calabasas\, Simi Hills and beyond. We’ll take a break atop Mount Basura. \nAftere our break\, we’ll descend into Cheeseboro Canyon via the Canyon View Trail and make a small loop around the southern end of the canyon\, around the Modelo and Fran Pawley Meadow trails. We return to the bottom of Firehouse Hill via the Morrison Ranch Trail\, traversing oak savannas and a nice walnut woodland. \nHike is about 7 miles with 1\,500 feet total ascent and rated DIFFICULT due to terrain — see the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nHistorical Note\nLV Highlands Park was previously owned by realtor Fred Sands\, and before that Bob Hope. It was acquired by MRCA for $6.25 million in 2010. Us locals have always called it Firehouse Hill \nDirections\nThe park is located on Las Virgenes Road\, just south of Mureau Road and north of Highway 101 in Calabasas. From the 101 go north on Las Virgenes Rd. You will need to drive past the trailhead — on the left — and make a U-turn at Thousand Oaks Blvd. Park in the lot next to fire station.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%92firehouse-hill-cheeseboro-canyon-morrison-ranch-loop/
LOCATION:Zev Yaroslavsky Trail\, Las Virgenes Road\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T160000
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SUMMARY:Malibu Creek SP Visitor Center (No Host)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center this Saturday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello — and for a private tour. \nAbout the VC\nThe MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the VC. Here you will see a museum representative of the Park’s natural and human history: animals and tracks\, birds\, rocks and fossils\, pictures of flowers\, a model Chumash village display and artifacts\, and movie history. There is a Children’s Nature Room with activities for children of all ages. Maps\, books\, drinks\, apparel and souvenirs are for sale. \nDirections\nA one mile walk from the lower parking lot will take you to the VC. It is not possible to drive directly to the VC. Its close to the Rock Pool trail. Use this Google map pin to get you there on foot from anyplace in park\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/EQY8G3Zm1G4BpVs27
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/malibu-creek-sp-visitor-center-no-host/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center – HWD\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
CREATED:20240909T171601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T171601Z
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SUMMARY:🆓Intro to Pickle Ball. Free Pickleball Lesson from Mark E!
DESCRIPTION:Get your Pickleball game on! \nCome learn the game everyone is either already playing or wanting to learn to play. Pickleball is not just a game\, it’s a community. HWD’s very own Mark E will be teaching an introductory class on the rules and various shots of the game. Little or no experience is ok. Paddles and balls will be provided. \n🎟️The lesson is free\, but the venue does charge a small fee for reserving the courts (I’ve reserved 4 courts). \n\nCourt Fee = $5.00 per person (includes paddles and balls)\n\n🙆‍♂️Pay me (Mark E) courtside – exact change appreciated \n👟What to Wear and Bring: \n\nTennis shoes are usually best for the lateral movements. Running or hiking shoes are not advisable as they are only designed for front to back movement.\nWear comfortable athletic clothing\, bring water\, and possibly a hat and sunscreen.\n\n(Note: After the lesson open play is available from 9am-11am. Please inquire with owner for more information. This is not part of the lesson) \nAbout Pickleball\nA few years ago\, you’d be hard-pressed to find family or friends who were familiar with pickleball\, let alone major players of the sport. Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States! Pickleball combines elements of tennis\, badminton\, and ping-pong and has absolutely taken the country by storm\, drawing players of all ages and skill levels. \nDIRECTIONS\nHead of for the address posted above. This is a residence — they have 4 courts in a huge backyard. Do not go to front door. Enter via walkway on right side of house.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%86%93intro-to-pickle-ball-free-pickleball-lesson-from-mark-e/
LOCATION:Club Osa\, Erwin Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Potluck Party on Inspiration Point - Easy Hike
DESCRIPTION:99.9% full moon potluck. Bring booze\, drinks and food to share. Comfy picnic benches above Will Rogers SHP. Free parking \n👉NO WHITE LIGHTS ALLOWED ON HIKE. Green and/or red lights are ok (but lights may not be needed since the area will be well lit by the moon). \nIf you require a white light then this hike is not for you. Get one of these and stuff it into your backpack for future night hikes. https://amz.run/4bkH. (emergencies excepted\, of course) \nInspiration Point\, a flat-topped bump on a ridge overlooking the entire Will Rogers spread with fantastic views of Santa Monica Bay\, Century City\, the Wilshire corridor — and all the way to downtown L.A. \nThe Harvest Moon is probably the most known of the Full Moon names inspiring films\, a Nintendo Switch game\, and songs—including Neil Young’s Billboard hit “Harvest Moon.” \nAt appx 3 miles with about 400 feet total ascent\, this hike is rated EASY See HWD Hike Rating Guide \n🍺🍹 Don’t forget to bring something cold to drink and snacks to share on Inspiration Point \nSunset: 6:55 pm\nMoonrise: 7:27 pm \nDIRECTIONS\nTake Sunset Boulevard to Will Rogers State Park Road\, located 4.5 miles west of the 405 and three miles east of PCH. At the light\, turn north on Will Rogers State Park Road. Drive 1/2 mile to Villa View Dr and park on street. If there is no parking on Will Rogers Rd park on Villa View or the next side street. \nDo not park in the Will Rogers SP parking lot! Walk into park\, past parking kiosk. We’ll meet at the end and above the first lot near the tennis court. Bathrooms are available
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/harvest-moon-potluck-party-on-inspiration-point-easy-hike/
LOCATION:Will Rogers State Park\, Villa View Dr & Will Rogers State Park Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90272\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T130000
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SUMMARY:Browns Canyon - Devil Canyon & Deerlake Highlands Loop
DESCRIPTION:Our loop hike begins in the Twin Lakes neighborhood and meanders north through and along Browns Canyon Creek. We’ll eventually head northwest along a network of trails across Deerlake Highlands and descend Echo Canyon connecting our loop with Devil Canyon and back to Browns Canyon. \n🌳There will be several shady segments along the way. Bring 2 Qt of water and some snacks. \nDevil 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📈Hike will be about 7 miles with 1\,000 feet total ascent and rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nHead for the address posted — its simply a nearby residence. Park anywhere on Candice Pl. There is no parking on Canoga. We will meet under the 118 fwy; trailhead is just on other side.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/browns-canyon-devil-canyon-deerlake-highlands-loop-2/
LOCATION:Canoga Avenue at Candice Pl – HWD\, Candice Place\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T120000
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SUMMARY:Musch Loop to Eagle Rock
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Rock\, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park\, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat\, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. We’ll get there the classic Musch Loop in a counter-clockwise direction \nHike is rated EASY+. See my website for a detailed description. \n🧺Bring a sack lunch for break on the rock. \nDIRECTIONS \nFrom Topanga Canyon Boulevard\, turn east on Entrada Road; that’s to the left if you are coming from the San Fernando Valley. Follow Entrada Road by turning left at every opportunity until you arrive at Topanga State Park. \nPark on street before the last left turn (and walk a couple blocks) or pay the ranger in the park ($12?). Free pass is available at your local library. \nIf you park on street be sure that your left wheels are inside the white line. Note parking restrictions. We’ll meet by the main kiosk near the bathrooms.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/musch-loop-to-eagle-rock/
LOCATION:Trippet Ranch\, 20828 Entrada Rd\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T120000
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SUMMARY:🏕️Sequoia National Park🌲
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be camping and hiking at Sequoia Aug 25-29. Let me know if you’d like to join me on any of those days and I will put something together. I have a site reserved at Lodgepole Campground — if you are unable to reserve a site anywhere let me know and I may have room at mine.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%95%ef%b8%8fsequoia-national-park%f0%9f%8c%b2/
LOCATION:Lodgepole Campground – HWD\, Lodgepole Road\, Sequoia National Park\, CA\, 93262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T110000
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SUMMARY:Hiking with Mark E: Hike to MASH Site and Century Lake
DESCRIPTION:This relatively easy\, out-and-back hike\, travels alongside Malibu Creek through some great terrain and old growth oak trees\, with a special bonus — a visit to the site of television’s legendary program hit M*A*S*H*. The site still draws visitors from all over the world decades after the show left the air. Now on display are a recreation of the iconic signpost\, and informational panels with photographs from the show. We’ll enjoy a nice snack break here. \nOn the way\, we’ll drop into Century Lake — a secluded area\, where we can enjoy its serenity at a lakeside picnic table. The famous cliff dive seen in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was shot here \nABOUT THE PARK \nMalibu Creek State Park is the is the former location ranch of 20th Century Fox studios who owned the land between 1946 and 1974. Considered the recreational crown jewel of the Santa Monica Mountains\, MCSP has over 8\,000 acres of rolling tallgrass plains\, oak savannahs and dramatic peaks. It’s no wonder many call it “The Yosemite of Southern California” \nHIKE RATING \nAt about 5 miles and 400 feet total ascent\, the hike is rated EASY+ — see the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nParking is $3/hr or $12/day at gate. Free passes are available at your local public library.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hiking-with-mark-e-hike-to-mash-site-and-century-lake/
LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead SMHC\, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T183000
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SUMMARY:🥾Lower Zuma Canyon Loop - 🏖️🍷Happy Hour at Sunset Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 5.6 mile loop hike begins in a deep cleft of the Santa Monica Mnts.\, then winds up a mellow ridgeline with gorgeous ocean views\, statuesque sycamores\, tall laurel sumac and scattered wildflowers. The first 1.5 miles is a workout with an 800 ft gain. If that does not leave you breathless\, the views will. \nWhile venturing through the canyon\, look and listen for the signs of life around you. Walk carefully along the trails and discover tracks of deer\, rabbit and coyote. Marvel at the delicate homes of funnel web spiders hiding in the earth’s tiny crevices. Listen for the shy wren-tit\, the “voice of the chaparral.” Though rarely seen\, its call sounds like a ping-pong ball echoing throughout the canyon. \nHike is rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \n🍹Post hike shenanigans will take place at The Sunset Restaurant by Zuma Beach at 6800 Westward Beach Rd. Westward Dr. Happy hour is from 3-9 \nSunset 7:43 \nDIRECTIONS\nMeet at the Zuma Canyon Trailhead parking lot at\n5721 Bonsall Dr · Malibu\, CA \nFrom trailhead to restaurant – 1.6 miles. \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/%f0%9f%a5%belower-zuma-canyon-loop-%f0%9f%8f%96%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8d%b7happy-hour-at-sunset-restaurant/
LOCATION:Zuma Canyon Trailhead\, 5721 Bonsall Dr\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T110000
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SUMMARY:🥾Hiking Charming Charmlee - 🍻Malibu Brewing Company for Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relatively easy 3.6 mile hike in Charmlee Wilderness Park. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Malibu coast this 590-acre park has 8 miles of interwoven trails offering spectacular ocean views\, close-ups with rocky outcrops and shady oak woodlands. I have custom built the hike so we can take advantage of all the park has to offer. \nSome highlights along the way: \n\nRanch House Ruins\nWater pump in a meadow\nAn old reservoir\n\n😋After the hike we’ll head over to the **Malibu Brewing Company **at Trancas Country Mart for some lunchtime shenanigans. \nHike is about 3.6 miles with 600 feet total ascent and rated EASY+. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nTo Hike: Head to the address given above and enter park on Carmichael Rd. The entrance is on a bend in road and easy to miss. See photo below. \nTo Lunch: Malibu Brewing Company is 10 min away at 30745 Pacific Coast Highway.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%a5%behiking-charming-charmlee-%f0%9f%8d%bbmalibu-brewing-company-for-lunch/
LOCATION:Charmlee Wilderness Park – HWD\, Encinal Canyon Road\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T200000
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SUMMARY:🌉Annenberg Bridge + Heartbreak Hill - Liberty Canyon - Phantom Trail Loop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My classic Heartbreak Hill loop in the Liberty Canyon Preserve now includes a view of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Tonight we check out its progress from above! \nYou have 2 options: \n\n0.5 mile with 500 feet ascent takes us to the bridge view.\nIncludes Option 1 and continues for another 5 miles. After an additional 1\,000 feet of ascent its downhill on the Phantom Trail into Liberty Canyon. We will exit the Preserve on Liberty Canyon Trail and return to Agoura Rd along residential Liberty Canyon Rd.\n\nOption 2 is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. Option 1? You tell me. See the HWD Hike Rating Guide \nTimelapse Photography of Entire Project (up to August 2\, 2024)\n\n    \n        \n            \n            Your browser does not support the video tag.        \n    \n\nDirections \nAddress on map is approximate. From Highway 101\, exit on Liberty Canyon Road and drive 0.1 mile south to Agoura Road. Turn right and drive 0.3 mile. Trail head will be on the left – look for the yellow posts. Park on either side of the road.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/annenberg-bridge/
LOCATION:Heartbreak Hill Trailhead\, 27619 Agoura Rd\, Agoura\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
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SUMMARY:Franklin Canyon - Journey to the Center of the City
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This HDW original is a classic. On this 6 mile hike I will take you through Franklin Canyon and then a bit off-trail to the “planar” center of Los Angeles. It will make a great photo opp. The first hill will be a workout\, but there is lots of shade on this one. Franklin Canyon Park is one of the very few places in LA with a greenbelt filled with pines\, sycamore\, eucalyptus and cedars\, most notably the Atlas Cedar and mature Coast Redwoods that are a rare site in most big cities. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” limit=”1″]2[/asa2_collection] \nHighlights along the way to the center of the city: \nFranklin Canyon Lake:\nThe location where we see Opie skipping a rock in the water during the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show and Capt. Kirk falling in love with an Indian maiden on Star Trek. \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/dIf5xKdKGe0″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nThe Doheny House:\nThe family of oil baron Edward L. Doheny used the canyon as a summer retreat and a place to graze and water their cattle. The Doheny family built a Spanish style home here in 1935. \n \nHeavenly Pond:\nA small duck pond located to the west of the Franklin Canyon Lake. See the turtles? \n \n[vc_message message_box_color=”warning”]HIKE IS 6 MILES WITH ABOUT 1\,000 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED MEDIUM DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE[/vc_message]\nBring snacks and a quart of water. \nHere are some scenes from some popular TV shows and movies filmed at Franklin Canyon. Do you recognize any?\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”52893\,52892\,52891\,52890″ img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFor you music lovers\, here are a couple of albums covers photographed in Franklin Canyon:\n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”52897″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”52896″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column] \n  \nDirections – Parking is Free\nFrom West Los Angeles: \nHead north on Beverly Drive following signs to Coldwater Canyon. Turn left on Coldwater/Beverly Drive\, and turn left again on Beverly Drive\, at Fire Station No. 2 and continue through the neighborhood (gps may send you to closed service road – just stay on Beverly). \nContinue through the residential area on Beverly Dr to Franklin Canyon Dr and bear right. Enter park and at the intersection of Franklin Canyon Drive and Lake Drive make a sharp right onto Lake Dr and head to the end of Lake Dr and parking lot next to large grass lawn. \nEnter park and at the intersection of Franklin Canyon Drive and Lake Drive make a sharp right onto Lake Dr and head toward the end of Lake Dr to parking lot next to large grass lawn. \n(If you are coming down Sunset from east of Beverly Dr its probably easier to take Rexford to Beverly) \nFrom the San Fernando Valley: \nHead south on Coldwater Canyon Blvd over the hill toward Beverly Hills. Make a sharp right on N Beverly Dr (at the little park) and follow Beverly Dr through the neighborhood (gps may send you to closed service road – just stay on Beverly). \nContinue through the residential area on Beverly Dr to Franklin Canyon Dr and bear right. Enter park and at the intersection of Franklin Canyon Drive and Lake Drive make a sharp right onto Lake Dr and head to the end of Lake Dr and parking lot next to large grass lawn. \nAerial and Street Views of Parking Lot \n  \n \n⚠️(Note: At the time of this writing the north entrance to the park is closed to vehicular traffic. Use the directions above)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/franklin-canyon-journey-to-the-center-of-the-city/
LOCATION:Doheny Ranch Amphitheater\, Lake Dr\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191645
CREATED:20240713T171431Z
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SUMMARY:🏖️🌊Beach Walk/Stairs - Point Dume Preserve - 🍹Happy Hour @ Sunset Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:The headlands\, cliffs\, trails\, and beaches of 63-acre Point Dume State Beach and Point Dume Natural Preserve make an exciting location for a day of exploring. Cliffs provide places for birds to roost. Over 100 types of birds are found here. Watch the sky for brown pelicans\, falcons\, and hawks. Other animals roam the park\, including coyotes\, raccoons\, rabbits\, and skunks. \nWe’ll start at free Zuma Beach and walk to Point Dume Beach where a trail leads up to an ancient coastal bluff sand dune with amazing views. From the summit we can look out to Santa Monica Bay\, along the Malibu coast\, and inland to the Santa Monica Mountains. In the distance Catalina Island is visible on clear days. \n🦈A boardwalk leads to an observation platform. We may spot sea lions\, harbor seals\, and dolphins swimming just offshore. It makes a great place to watch for whales during their annual migration\, anytime from December through March. \nAnother trail traverses off the eastern side of the bluff to a stairway that descends 100 feet to an isolated beach at Dume Cove. Tide pools await us if we can arrive at low tide. We’ll look for sea stars\, mussels\, crabs\, sea urchins anemones\, and perhaps even a shy octopus. \nWe’ll return to Sunset Restaurant via same stairs and along some alternate trails. Happy hour begins at 3pm \n“Hike” is about 3.5 miles with 500 feet total ascent and is rate Easy+ due to 100 foot climb up the gentle stairs. See HWD Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS\nPark for free on Westward Beach Rd We meet in front of the Sunset Restaurant
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%96%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%8abeach-walk-stairs-point-dume-preserve-%f0%9f%8d%b9happy-hour-sunset-restaurant/
LOCATION:Sunset Restaurant – HWD\, Westward Beach Road\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:💦Wet & Wild(wood) - 🧺Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This hike is the perfect summer hike. It will require several stream crossings along the Arroyo Conejo and Wildwood Canyon Creek so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet (if you don’t like walking on rocks); shorts recommended \nWe’ll visit the Wetlands and have a picnic lunch at shady Skunk Hollow\, a tree-lined area adjacent to a flowing creek with a picnic table. A nice little area. It will be almost all downhill to Skunk Hollow — \n🍴😋Bring some food and drink to share🥂 and your own utensils\, etc. \nWe’ll return to the cars via my secret trail and more stream crossings. Hike will be about 7 miles with 950 ft total ascent (it can be shortened to 5.5 miles and 600′ ascent with two less stream crossings if weather demands it) and rated MEDIUM. See Hike Rating Guide \nDIRECTIONS:\nPark and meet under the trailhead tree at the end of Calle Yucca. Please respect the residents’ peace 🤪
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%92%a6wet-wildwood-%f0%9f%a7%bapotluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Wildwood Regional Park – HWD\, Calle Yucca\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T190000
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SUMMARY:Hot Weather Hiking Tips
DESCRIPTION:Extended daylight and sunny days is synonymous with hiking weather. However\, hiking in hot weather — no matter whether we’re talking about an intense dry heat or a suffocatingly high humidity — requires some forethought and planning. \nHere are some tips and advice for hiking in hot weather: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hot-weather-hiking-tips/ \nDo you have your own tips? Post in comments below
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hot-weather-hiking-tips-2/
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SUMMARY:Bike Tour: La Cañada Flintridge - Pasadena Loop
DESCRIPTION:I posted a biking tour at my other site. Please view and RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/301797586
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-tour-la-canada-flintridge-pasadena-loop/
LOCATION:Descanso Gardens\, Descanso Drive\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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