Onion Valley to Kearsarge Pass and beyond This is an out and back day hike that will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, July 9th. This is an extremely popular trail known for its spectacular beauty and as a gateway to the Sierras. You can expect a mixture of shade and sunshine and beautiful lakes along […]
STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spots Length: 3 miles, 2 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’ View: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and Mountains Details: This hike has some STEEP and slippery downhill moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made […]
Join me if you can for the full moon hike, weahter should be cooler at 6:30pm. It's the perfect place to enjoy the sunset, look at the city lights and company while enjoying our food! There are sections of the trail that are very steep and slippery so poles would be helpful. Bring a headlamp […]
Been wanting to bring some water to DonT's tree that is at the peak, let's beat the heat, bring extra water if you can or just join me for the early morning workout hike. Not for beginners Distance: 6> miles Elevation Gain: 1900 feet Pace: My pace Trail: Single track, exposed, out and back Directions: […]
Description: This is a DAY HIKE of at least 10 miles. The night before the event, we sleep at the overnight parking area of the South Lake Trailhead. Some may arrive early during the day to acclimatize with the elevation. On the day of the event (Saturday), we meet at the South Lake Trailhead, where […]
STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 3.2 miles, 1.5 hours plus breaks Elevation gain and loss: 1,150 Ft View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Steep uphill, great view from midpoint & easy downhill on road TRAILHEAD INFO CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Getting there might be tricky so please review the "How […]
Distance: <9 Rating: 7/10, not for beginners Pace: Intermediate/advanced There won't be a sweeper!! Elevation 2620’ gain Trail Note: Wilderness permits (fee) are required here According to historian John Robinson, the name "Icehouse Canyon" dates from the 1860s when an ice plant in the lower canyon supplied ice to valley residents. The ice business is […]
STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation: Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 9150 Meet on the street just north of the DeBell Golf Club. Please arrive by […]
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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