Mt. Lukens is the tallest peak in the Los Angeles city limits and it has spectacular views of the Los Angeles basin and surrounding mountains from the summit - so […]
Meetup Time: 8:05 A.M. (Park Gates open at 8 AM) DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 300 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a […]
Need to work off some Thanksgiving dinner? If you also like stunning views, lush oak groves, and getting away from it all (while not really being too far from home) […]
DESCRIPTION: Excellent write up of this hike at Hikespeak "Fish Canyon Narrows in the Sierra Polona Mountains" by Seth Snigelske. This is a beautiful area. Bring your camera. Not only […]
DESCRIPTION: This will be the last hike of 2024! I hope something a little closer to home and a little shorter to mark the end of the year might make […]
DESCRIPTION: We’re pivoting from the Chilao to Mt. Hillyer hike to a local favorite (East Canyon) in an abundance of caution due to local fires and to stay clear of […]
DESCRIPTION: Let's start the new year with a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful […]
DESCRIPTION: From AllTrails… The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the […]
DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Trail head to the left of St. Thomas Aquinas College entrance. · Distance: ~ 10 Miles total (out and back style) · […]
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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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