This figure 8 hike starts at the parking area in Hill Canyon, we’ll cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the Hawk Canyon […]
Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak […]
AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: Please review the revised guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and […]
THIS Thursday's forecast is for mostly sunny weather with a high of 74° - Yay! Both Laurie and I will post hikes - please only register for one (this leaves […]
Both Steve and I will lead hikes this Thursday. Please ONLY register for ONE hike so there is room for others to join. Let's head out to the famed Peace, […]
Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded […]
This hike will be one of probably three hikes for next Tuesday. This hike will be the slowest, although it is a gentler intermediate hike. Please only sign up for […]
Let's head up to Mesa Peak, arguably the prettiest and best conditioning hike in the Santa Monica Mountains, on the Backbone, and opposite Corral Canyon from last week's hike. This […]
We are going to host two counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate up to 48 hikers. We will all be on the same trails, one loop going clockwise with […]
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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