
Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos
DESCRIPTION: We'll start from Whitney Canyon Park and hike along the Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos where you'll be treated to stunning 360 degree views of the local […]

DESCRIPTION: We'll start from Whitney Canyon Park and hike along the Santa Clara Divide Road to Los Pinetos where you'll be treated to stunning 360 degree views of the local […]

Saturday, January 13, 2024 - ALL DAY HIKE - Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch, Red Rock Canyon, Cantil CA - a FULL DAY DESERT ADVENTURE (Weather Permitting) Hike leader volunteers: […]

DESCRIPTION: We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV site) located at the base of Pico Canyon’s slopes, Mentryville was an 1880’s oil boom town built around its oil well, Pico […]

***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAIL-HEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** Summary: This is a moderately challenging 6-1/2 mile Level 3 (Intermediate) loop hike with 1620 feet of elevation climb. […]

DESCRIPTION: I discovered this is an old club favorite after looking through the last five years of hikes. It’s an out-and-back trail that is popular for birding, hiking, biking and […]

Intermediate/Advanced Hike! Pull out your Butt Kicker Boots. DESCRIPTION: Bring your A-game, and let the mountains become your personal Stairmaster – because who needs a gym when you've got nature's […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKING! This route takes you along a trail through Newhall Pass Open Space, a critical wildlife corridor in […]

Whitaker Peak Via Oak Flat Trail DESCRIPTION: How many hikes have you been on recently where can you see three beautiful lakes (like Piru, Pyramid, and Castaic), great back country […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This is one of those lesser-known local hikes you hear about from a from a friend who […]
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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