
Sespe Wilderness Camping and Hiking Weekend
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This used to be a 4-mile snow hike to Mr. Pinos hosted by Don T during the winter season. But I'm hosting it as a Spring conditioning hike, which is […]

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: […]

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 […]

Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. On May 29, 2021, we meet at the Bishop Pass Trailhead at 7:00 a.m. Then, we start our hike to Bishop Lake at […]

COVID precautions still apply. Please be mindful of other people's space. This is an advanced exploratory. You must be comfortable in very steep terrain, creek walking, rock hopping, scrambling, bushwhacking […]

Description:The hike ascends to Mission Point, aka Mission Peak, via the Mario A DeCampos Trail. The peak is the second highest summit in the Santa Susana mountain range behind Oat […]

Let's shoot the core of the Milky Way. This time let's aim at the sky from the Trona Pinnacles. I've never been to Trona Pinnacles. But based on the Clear […]
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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