
Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ 8 mile Intermediate Hike
Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

There may be more than one hike posted for Thursday – please only sign up for one! And if you can’t make it, please cancel as early as possible so […]

This hike starts at Castillo Trail to Wildwood Park. Currently, it’s spectacular with an abundance of mustard greens, wildflowers and California poppies in addition to bountiful water in the waterfalls […]

We will head up and down in this jaunt to Eagle Rock, following the Garapito trail into the canyon and then up the hill to our destination. We will return […]

Down and up and down, and then up and down and up. We will hike out and back on the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon, across Castro Crest and descending […]

The overflow for the 9 AM hike is overflowing, so try this earlier, shorter hike. It starts at 8:30 and will take the left fork, which goes to the slightly […]

Because of this weekend's rain, we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking […]

PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION ABOVE (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Do not park on Potrero Road as it is for residents only. Take a right at the stop sign […]

We're On the Road Again to avoid the mud. This is an earlier, shorter and probably slower hike than the 9 AM one, heading towards the Danielson Ranch Multi-use Area. […]
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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