
Devils Chair Trail
DESCRIPTION: I really like this trail so am rescheduling the January hike which was unfortunately cancelled due to park fire risk closure. Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults […]

DESCRIPTION: I really like this trail so am rescheduling the January hike which was unfortunately cancelled due to park fire risk closure. Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Trail head to the left of St. Thomas Aquinas College entrance. · Distance: ~ 10 Miles total (out and back style) · […]

DESCRIPTION: This trail is considered moderately challenging, typically taking about 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. It's a fantastic spot for birdwatching, hiking, and mountain biking. Due to its […]

Saturday February 22 2025 - Elsmere - (Visiting the Jack Plant Area, Eagle Pass, New Elsmere. Then its choose your own adventure: Option 1. (6.5 Miles) If interested in getting […]

DESCRIPTION: This hike is another local favorite, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2 · Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a 6.3-mile trail loop near Simi Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. Most of the elevation […]

DESCRIPTION: This hike is the first in a new collection of hikes targeted to explore local (or reasonably local) trails that are not necessarily the "shining stars" of local hikes. […]
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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