
Kagel Mountain via Dillion Divide
DESCRIPTION: This will be the last hike of 2024! I hope something a little closer to home and a little shorter to mark the end of the year might make […]

DESCRIPTION: This will be the last hike of 2024! I hope something a little closer to home and a little shorter to mark the end of the year might make […]

DESCRIPTION: We’re pivoting from the Chilao to Mt. Hillyer hike to a local favorite (East Canyon) in an abundance of caution due to local fires and to stay clear of […]

DESCRIPTION: Let's start the new year with a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful […]

DESCRIPTION: From AllTrails… The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the […]

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) · Elevation gain: ~ 1600' · Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally […]

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 collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, […]

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) · Elevation gain: ~ 1600' · Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally […]

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 relatively low traffic, you’ll often have the trail to yourself, making for a peaceful experience. Open year-round, the trail offers stunning views in every season. […]

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 a little extra cardio you can follow us,up and over to Whitney Canyon to check out the water falls. That means a bit of uphill. […]
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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