
2-Night backpack of Big Pine Lakes Trail
Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. It's on a weekday. But if you can take off from work to do it, it's highly recommended. There are two trailheads to […]

Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. It's on a weekday. But if you can take off from work to do it, it's highly recommended. There are two trailheads to […]

Let's beat the heat! This is a short trail but the first two miles are very steep. We'll take a short snack break at one of the towers, enjoy the […]

Out and back, trail is well maintained and shaded in the canyonNot for beginners. It will be at my pace Distance: 6> Elevation Gain: Under 2000, we will find out […]

Total Distance: ~14 milesTotal Ascent: ~4,200 feetType: Out and backDifficulty: Strenuous NOT FOR BEGINNERSHighest Elevation: 8,696 feetPace: Moderate (25-30 minutes per mile)Optional: Post hike refreshment at the Mount Baldy Lodge […]

This is an optional day hike for people who want to spend an extra day after doing the Little Lakes Valley Trail event. Length : at least 5 milesElevation gain: […]

Let's beat the heat! Bring enough water and if you can bring extra for Don's tree that is at the peak. Not for beginners Distance: 6> miles Elevation Gain: 1900 […]

The Ed Davis Park in Towsely Canyon has several trails and we will take the most popular. Distance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1600 ftDifficulty: Beginner to Intermediate pace.Dogs: are allowed in […]

Per Sachika and Carmen A. request. Out and back. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Not for beginners. Distance: 6>Elevation Gain: 2086> we will find out […]

Total Distance: 18.5 milesElevation: 5,470 elevation gainRating: Strenuous I have a permit for 12 on July 31st and would love to have some company on this iconic and strenuous hike. […]
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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