This is a walk-in trail campground. Amenities are few. There is a rest room, a 4 fire pits, a SINGLE bear vault and 4 picnic tables/benches. You cannot make reservations, so getting there early is imperative. Pack lightly. You will be walking downhill for approximately 1 mile to the camping area. There are no numbered […]
Meetup Time: 7:15 A.M. (We hit the trail at 7:30) DISTANCE: 8 miles – out and back. GAIN: 652 ft RATED: Beginner hike with some wet stream crossings. HIKE DURATION: About 3 1/2 to 4 hours (including a 20-minute snacky time!) DESCRIPTION: Brown Mountain Dam Trail, is nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, offering […]
July 1, 2023 - Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) DISTANCE/ […]
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Santa Paula Cyn, along the creek to the Waterfall and the Punch bowls Smartphones - Please read the full hike description before RSVP! DISTANCE: ~8 tp 10 miles roundtrip - out and back style hike GAIN: ~ 1000' HIKING TIME: ~ 5 hours RATING: Moderate + (Not a beginner's hike, […]
Saturday, July 8, 2023: LOCAL - Pacoima Wash Canyon to Dutch Louie's Tunnel and Dagger Flat ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** DISTANCE: 6 miles (out and back, REVERSE style - that means uphill on the way back!) GAIN: ~ 850' elevation gain, all on the way back RATING: Moderate […]
BKS ( Butt Kicker Series) Saturday July 15th, 2023 – Vincent Gulch Divide to Mount Baden-Powell O/B ****************************************************** ** Special Note on directions to the trailhead ** Highway 2 is still closed at Red Box. Make sure to take the route through Newhall via the northeast on CA-14 North and Pearblossom Hwy. See the map […]
Saturday July 22, 2023 Meetup Time : 7:45 A.M. (8:00 am SHARP hiking start) It is predicted to be 100 F + in SCV this weekend. Escape with us to […]
Meetup Time : 8:30 A.M. DISTANCE: 7 miles - out and back style. GAIN: 1700' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate + mainly for thin air […]
We will be taking a moment to pause our hiking activities and take some time to evaluate our policies and procedures to ensure we can continue to keep our 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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