The Stats Distance: 14 miles Up and back Elevation Gain/Loss: 4800 ft. Rating: Moderate to Strenuous 8/10 Trail: Single track, some fire road at the end. Upper 2/3 of the […]
We hiked the Gabrielino Trail a few years ago when Carmen noticed a waterfall just off trail. We went in search of the base of the falls last year and […]
Hike to Mt. Pacifico via the PCT from the Mill Creek Summit Ranger Station at the crest of the Angeles Forest Hwy and return. The top of Mt. Pacifico has […]
Distance: 13 miles round trip; 3,593' elevation gain/loss Rating: 8/10, not for beginners. Elevation starts at 5,100’ at the trail head. Adventure Parking Pass Required! Bring plenty of water and […]
It looks like we can once again make a nice 10 mile loop up Las Llajas Canyon. We'll pass by some of the first oil wells drilled in California in […]
Our route takes us up the Dawson saddle and connects with the PCT just east of Throop Peak. From there we proceed east on a steady grade on the PCT […]
Distance: 9 miles round trip Level: 8/10 Moderate to strenuous, not for beginners Elevation gain: 3000 ft. The Hike:Hike up the Sam Merrill Trail at the north end of Lake […]
Want to walk off some of that Thanksgiving feast and not deal with the shopping mall crowds? Then let's do our annual after Thanksgiving Day Don's Rocky IV Not the […]
This is a short, but very sweet hike with lots of eye candy including fall colors, impressive boulder outcroppings and interesting historical significance. I am open to extending the distance […]
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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