This will be an exploratory hike, with some bushwhacking, rediscovering some forgotten and overgrown trails and old roads in the Zuniga Pond area of the upper Topanga watershed. If you were on my 12th Anniversary hike you already know the area. I talked about the Part A trail during that hike. We'll be concentrating on […]
This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile base and the tallest peak in Malibu. Post hike lunch at Maria's Italian Kitchen in El Camino shopping center at 23331 Mulholland Dr. Its to […]
Details The last time we did this hike was 2 years ago on Nov 11. Back then it was a VIP hike, but not today. This hike will be in the Los Robles area of the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll begin at the Triunfo Canyon trail head and hike up one of the nicest trails in […]
High above central Malibu is Saddle Peak, just east of Malibu Canyon, one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2,805 feet. Up here you are literally in the sky, often above the clouds over Malibu. On a clear day, facing south, you can see a vast stretch of the Pacific coast, […]
ll My secret trail is an old farm road that has not been used in a few decades and is currently heavily overgrown. I did it about 13 years ago, and scouted it out a couple months ago, along with some fellow hikers. Its passable with a little bushwhacking. We'll wind our way up to […]
Katja and I started some trail work on some of our favorite Chatsworth trails last Sunday, but there is still a lot of work left to be done, too much for just two people. (see pic above) We'll be continuing where we left off this Sunday and could use some of your help. If you'd […]
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. |
MRCA Park Closures and Re-Openings
June 17, 2025
Back to the Future
May 28, 2023
Chivo Canyon to Coquina Mine
May 21, 2023
Mission Point the Hard Way
May 12, 2023
Lower Zuma Canyon – Big Loop
March 24, 2023
Recent Comments