
Piedra Blanca Camp Trail is a 6.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. An adventure Pass is required to park.
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![]() Piedra Blanca Camp Trail is a 6.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. An adventure Pass is required to park. |
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![]() We will park on the side of the road at the indicated spot. It is a sharp 180 degree turn. We will hike up the trail/road tag Knolls then up to peppertree and back. |
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![]() https://cosf.org/trails/other-trails/strenuous-hike-arroyo-conejo-lynnmere-loop/Moderately strenuous 7 mile loop, with a total elevation gain/loss about 1300 ft. A pleasant trail follows Arroyo Conejo from the Rancho Conejo Playfields in Newbury Park, to the Lynnmere loop trail above Wildwood Park. Nice views of the Barranca, Hill Canyon, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Wildwood Park. |
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![]() The Bucksnort Trail is a beautiful 2.99 mile trail in the Sespe Wilderness in Ventura County . The trail connects the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) and the Alder Creek Trail (20W11). http://www.hikelospadres.com/bucksnort-trail.html#.X5igQYhKiUk |
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White ledge overnighter ![]() This is an overnight hike of 20 miles round trip. We will be tagging white ledge peak. This area is remote and you need to be prepared accordingly. You can also do all or part as a day hike. |
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![]() Moderately Strenuous 9 mile hike (round trip). Elevation gain/loss of about 2200 ft. Follow the power-line road/trail into the canyon and to points overlooking Newbury Park, Camarillo, the Oxnard Plain, and the Pacific Coast. Wildflowers are abundant in the springtime. Some of the road/trail surfaces are rocky-gravel, but not difficult. Return on same road/trails. Park […] |
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![]() The Bucksnort Trail is a beautiful 2.99 mile trail in the Sespe Wilderness in Ventura County . The trail connects the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) and the Alder Creek Trail (20W11).- if Dough flats is closed we will road walk to the trail. This will be about 15 miles rt. Be prepared for cold weather |
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![]() We will meet at the Rose Valley lake. Hike to the falls, then reverse course and take a connector trail to middle lions camp. We will climb up to the Forest Service road and back to Rose Valley- 10ish miles. |
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![]() Meet at the north and of Las Virginnes rd. 10ish miles. There may be some bushwhacking
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![]() I need an easy one and this will surely be the easiest one, or two, or three. We will be doing two or three beach highpoints. Meet at the end of 5th st and harbor. We will hike from Mandalay Beach to Mcgrath state park. On the way we will tag two hills. Good sand […] |
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![]() Franklin Trail is a 15.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Carpinteria, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.- We […]
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![]() I’m going to just go for a stroll up and back- 5-7 miles. Park on either Foothill or Kimball |
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![]() Dry Lakes Ridge is a 12.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on […] |
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![]() Howard Creek Trail is a 5.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on […] |
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![]() 1st we will park on Mellow ln and do the 15 min walk to tag Challenger, then either walk or drive to Challenger park and head south and tag the other two peaks. 8ish miles.
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![]() meet at the trail head at 1477 hidden ranch dr. We will hike up to Rancho Overlook and then drive to the intersection on Aspen St and Maple Leaf Ct. Do the quick hike up and back. Doesn't look overly hard or long. Effective immediately RSVP's will be limited to 4 + the organizer. If […] |
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![]() We will park at the trailhead. Head up cozy dell. Loop around magic mtn, up the Pratt trail and back down cozy dell. Estimate 7.5 miles |
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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. |
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