
Elsmere Canyon with Extra Credit to Whitney Canyon Falls.
Saturday February 22 2025 - Elsmere - (Visiting the Jack Plant Area, Eagle Pass, New Elsmere. Then its choose your own adventure: Option 1. (6.5 Miles) If interested in getting […]

Saturday February 22 2025 - Elsmere - (Visiting the Jack Plant Area, Eagle Pass, New Elsmere. Then its choose your own adventure: Option 1. (6.5 Miles) If interested in getting […]

DESCRIPTION: This hike is another local favorite, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to Canada. We will start at 3320' and enjoy mainly a gentle gain that PCT is known for, climbing through luscious chaparral of manzanita, mountain mahogany […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a great local hike on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We start near Green Valley Ranger station using the PCT heading North. We will stay on the PCT and continue North. This is a beautiful shady portion of the PCT that takes us to remote Spruce Draw Canyon out […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2 · Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745 · Time: Approximately 3-4 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally good […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a 6.3-mile trail loop near Simi Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. Most of the elevation gain occurs between miles 2-3, some segments are very steep. This is partly on a fire road and trail. Our destination is an historic strip-mining […]

DESCRIPTION: This hike is the first in a new collection of hikes targeted to explore local (or reasonably local) trails that are not necessarily the "shining stars" of local hikes. These hikes may be on lesser trails, or almost no trails at all - even game paths or seldom explored areas. These won't be our […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a enjoyable hike along the beach and bluffs. 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 descend down to the shore and enjoy a ocean breeze as we walk on the […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a enjoyable hike along the beach and bluffs. 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 descend down to the shore and enjoy a ocean breeze as we walk on the […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Pothole Trailhead in Angeles National Forest. · Distance: ~ 12,5 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745 · Time: Approximately 6-7 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You'll need to be in generally good physical condition. · […]
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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