
Palo Comado to the Edge of China Flat – Gentler Friendly but not Beginner
Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs - frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but […]

Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs - frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but […]

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 […]

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/ […]

This week we’ll do a loop around the northeastern regions of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Las Virgenes Open Space. This area traverses many ecosystems, including […]

This hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward […]

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 […]

On this hike we will go up the Ray Miller trail to the fire road and back, about 6 miles. It will probably still be cool enough on the beach […]

Join our community for a peaceful hike for world peace on the beautiful Los Padres Trail and Vista Loop to help raise funds for world peace. Enjoy a beautiful day […]

Wildwood Park is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian forest, and a […]
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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