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Cross Town Trail to Teepee

Cross Town Tr (VHC) 5397 Harter Ln, La Crescenta, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Going to the teepee for another evening […]

Advanced Exploratory Loop from Haines Canyon

Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. THE PLAN THIS IS AN EXPLORATORY - […]

Shooting the Core of the Milky Way (Joshua Tree National Park)

Cholla Cactus Garden Trail Pinto Basin Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

It's Milky Way season! And I’m shooting the Milky Way on Tuesday, 05/18/2021. The location will be at Cholla Cactus Garden inside of Joshua Tree National Park, where an L.A. […]

Sespe Wilderness Camping and Hiking Weekend

Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Rd, Lebec, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. Please be mindful of other people's space. Very limited space on this trip so please keep your RSVP accurate. Keeping it small to ease back into […]

Cucamonga Peak

Total Distance: ~12 milesTotal Ascent: ~4,200 feetType: Out and backDifficulty: Strenuous NOT FOR BEGINNERSHighest Elevation: 8,859 feetPace: Moderate (20-30 minutes per mile)Optional: Post hike refreshment at the Mount Baldy Lodge […]

Ontario Peak – brisk pace

Icehouse Canyon Trailhead Ice House Canyon Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

Let’s enjoy a strenuous, brisk hike to Ontario Peak. Time: arrive at 6am and depart at 6:15. Parking is a hassle and may include a road walk.Distance: 13 miElevation Gain: […]

Stough to the Wishing Tree for the Super Flower Blood Moon

Stough Canyon Nature Center 2300 Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. Please be mindful of other people's space. We will park just outside of the gate to the Stough Nature Center. We'll make our way up a […]

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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.