Our hike begins at the Greenwell Preserve parking lot. We'll hike up Ortega Ridge to the Ortega Reservoir and then onto the Coffin Family Trail, passing through wildflower meadows and under botanical archways. We descend back to the ocean along Romero Canyon Creek. From there we'll hook up with the Summerland Loop Trail, walk a […]
The Ventura River Preserve offers nearly 1600 acres of nature for us to frolic in. Located in the western Ojai Valley the Ventura River Preserve protects three miles of the Ventura River and surrounding canyons. The property is home to a wide variety of wildlife including black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, badger, coyote and mule […]
We'll enjoy a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We'll connect up with the Summer Hill Ranch Trail -- a short and easy loop that curves around a low-rising hill dotted with coastal live oak trees. Highlights during this stroll through […]
I posted a biking tour at my other site. Please view and RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-ebike-riders/events/301797586
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. Here are some tips and advice for hiking in hot weather: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hot-weather-hiking-tips/ Do you have your own tips? […]
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 We'll visit the Wetlands and have a picnic lunch at shady Skunk Hollow, a tree-lined area adjacent […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! You have 2 options: 0.5 mile with 500 feet ascent takes us to the bridge view. Includes Option 1 and continues for another 5 miles. After an […]
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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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