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Lynnmere Loop from Camino Magenta – a Gentler (not Beginner) Hike

Camino Magenta Lynnmere Trailhead 1553 Camino Magenta, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Instead of our usual starting point at the Conejo Playfields, this shorter, gentler hike will start at the top of Camino Magenta, in the beautiful unincorporated Lynn Ranch neighborhood surrounded […]

Loop Through Long Canyon/Wood Ranch – Gentler Friendly Hike

Long Canyon Trail At the intersection of Long Canyon Road & Wood Ranch Pkwy, Simi Valley, CA, US

Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless […]

Fossil and Old Boney Trails – Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa 4121 Potrero Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Join us on this sweet (maybe not so sweet!) hike that wanders through grasslands and chaparral, down into a canyon, then up to eye-stretching views. We will follow Sycamore Canyon […]

Oak Creek Canyon to Los Robles East ~ Gentler Intermediate

498 Greenmeadow Ave 498 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

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 […]

Saddle Peak and Topanga Lookout Trails ~ Gentler Intermediate

Topanga Lookout Trailhead Saddle Peak Rd, Malibu, CA, US

We will have two short hikes; Saddle Peak hike (about 3 miles with approximately 500' elevation gain) and Topanga Lookout hike (about 2 miles with approximately 400' elevation gain). https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/topanga-lookout/ […]

The Bridge is Back! – MASH via the Grassland Trail

26998 Mulholland Hwy 26998 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA, US

Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Please don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will […]

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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.