Saturday August 6, 2022 - Hike from the Chilao Visitors Center to Mt. Hillyer (6,200') and back by the Silver Mocassin Trail Start Hike: Meet at Chilao Visitor's Center (Trailhead) at 7:45AM, details below. Distance: 7.3 miles, Round trip - Lollipop style loop hike Gain: ~ 1,234' Rating: Moderate + (i.e. not one for Beginners, […]
Hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) South to Martindale Ridge and enjoy views of the Sierra Pelona/ Aqua Dulce/ Mojave/ Lancaster etc. DISTANCE: ~ 6.5 Miles, Round trip, Out and Back style GAIN: 1300' Approx. DURATION OF HIKE: 3.0 hours including a 20 minute break RATING: Moderate + , for gain DESCRIPTION: This […]
Local Beginner's / Easy Hike!! Whitney Canyon to the cascades Distance: ~ 4.5 miles total, out and back. Gain: Almost none Rated: Easy, suitable for beginners and families. Time: About 2.5 hours Description: (GPS Co-ords: 34.364404, -118.500829 ) A beautiful mostly flat 4.5 mile hike, along a river bed with shady oak trees along most […]
******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some light trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! THIS IS NOT A HIKE, but you will be among some of the most spectacular scenery near SCV. […]
Due to current weather forecast there will not be a hike this day. Your Hike Leader Team
******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some light trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! THIS IS NOT A HIKE, but you will be among some of the most spectacular scenery near SCV. […]
Please read the full Description below CAREFULLY so you are aware of all meeting time/ location/ directions, details etc. THX Saturday July 17 - La Jolla Cyn Trailhead/ Ray Miller Backbone Trail / Overlook Trail to La Jolla Valley Trail Camp TIME(s): Meet at Trailhead (at the back of the parking lot) at 7:45 AM […]
PLEASE READ ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION/ HOST INFORMATION! We will view the surface expressions of the San Andreas Fault (SAF), the boundary between two tectonic plates. We will see old sag ponds, local geology, long linear features, displaced volcanic rock, pulverized granite, shutter ridges, fault gouge on a road cut, and have a picnic […]
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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