
Piedra Blanca Trailhead to Pine Mountain Lodge Campground – All Day Event
Distance : 12.2 miles out and back Elevation Gain : about 2,800 ft. Difficulty: Strenuous due to distance Total Hike Time : 6 hours The iconic rock formations of the […]

Distance : 12.2 miles out and back Elevation Gain : about 2,800 ft. Difficulty: Strenuous due to distance Total Hike Time : 6 hours The iconic rock formations of the […]

THIS IS CHC STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER EVENT, IT IS NOT A HIKE * Sunday, March 20, 2022 - CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francia Dam area, near Santa Clarita Description: […]

***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** About the hike: Conditioning Hike. Moderate (for the Gain and distance) Kagel Mountain is a small mountain located in […]

NEW Lollipop: PCT to Spruce Draw then hiking the Leona Divide Fire Rd west to the intersection of Lake Hughes Truck Trail; We will take a snack break at the […]

Saturday, April 8th , 2023 - Vasquez Rocks to Indian Cyn on Pacific Crest Trail, 1 way w/ shuttle Meet at: Indian Canyon trailhead, details below. Start Hike: We will […]

Meetup Time: 8:15 A.M. DISTANCE: 9 miles - Loop GAIN: 1,569 ft' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for almost 1600 Elevation Gain and […]

THIS IS A CHC STEWARDSHIP/VOLUNTEER EVENT, IT IS NOT A HIKE * Saturday April 22, 2023 - CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francis Dam area, near Santa Clarita Description: […]

This is Part one of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000' Gain and or 10 or more miles.) *** Safety Note: Rain or […]

Details This is a beginner hike with a tad bit of challenge due to gains and a tad bit of scrambling and bush whacking. *** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme […]
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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