
Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate
I pre-hiked the trail this morning and it is absolutely stunning with wildflowers beside the awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. The trail follows […]

I pre-hiked the trail this morning and it is absolutely stunning with wildflowers beside the awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. The trail follows […]

This is a cooler, gentler hike after a hot, hot weekend. Because of the heat, we will pace this as a gentler hike and we will take some breaks to […]

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/e/c/event_80025292.jpeg Since the trail has been redesigned and is now about 8 1/2 miles, we will stop at Ventu Park Road for our break unless everyone wants to go on […]

We will start this hike into MCSP from Tapia Park. The Tapia Park entrance is just before the Piuma intersection. Note: a day use fee (machine at entrance) is required […]

To beat this insane heat, let’s explore Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve to Carpinteria State Beach, passing through Tar Pits Park and Seal Sanctuary Overlook! I pre-hiked today. Yes, it was […]

Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll turn back around the Guadalasca Trail intersection. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views […]

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This is a cooler, gentler hike along the surf during a hot, hot week! The Point Dume staircase has been restored and improved, so we'll park at Westward, climb up […]

This hike starts at 7:30 am to beat the heat from Gold Canyon Trail to Wildwood Canyon Trail. It will pass through various trails with a long creek, crossing streams […]
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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