
Los Pinetos Trail to the Tower out and back
DESCRIPTION: This trek is all uphill to the peak (especially the adrenaline-pumping first mile), and then it's downhill on the return. Our journey begins by navigating a single-track trail through […]

DESCRIPTION: This trek is all uphill to the peak (especially the adrenaline-pumping first mile), and then it's downhill on the return. Our journey begins by navigating a single-track trail through […]

DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy hiking in high country meadows and old growth pine stands with expansive valley views below and meeting no one else on a backcountry trail in the […]

DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. Starting at […]

DESCRIPTION: Our hike starts at Viola Fields in Carpinteria. The trail takes us to Rincon Beach. Along the way we pass great views of the Pacific Ocean shore line. We […]

Details Distance/ Gain: The hike is a 6-mile loop with about 1200 feet of gain. Rating: Moderate + (mainly for distance and altitude). Description: Mt Waterman is better known as […]

DESCRIPTION: When it’s hot we like to go early, get altitude and/or head to the beach! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping […]

CHC Camping Trip Stony Creek Campground, Sequoia National Forest August 7-11, 2024 36° 39' 54.8820" N 118° 49' 58.0188" W Sequoia National Forest is a beautiful alpine area with some […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a pleasant uphill hike on the north slope of Blue Ridge. Our trail starts up through stands of scrub oak, black oak, and Jeffrey pine, changing to […]

DESCRIPTION: We start at sea level at the back of the La Jolla Canyon Group Camping Parking Area to head up the Ray Miller Backbone Trail. The trail winds back […]
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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