
Rancho Sierra Vista Beginner Hike
Instead of our usual starting point at the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead for SAMO, this shorter, beginner hike will start at the newer COSCA trailhead lot, 1.5 miles west of […]

Instead of our usual starting point at the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead for SAMO, this shorter, beginner hike will start at the newer COSCA trailhead lot, 1.5 miles west of […]

We will start (early to beat the heat) our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine […]

8:15 AM START TIME We'll have to leave promptly because the 8:30 group will be on our heels! PLEASE ADJUST YOUR RSVP ON OTHER HIKES IF YOU JOIN THIS. While […]

While the heat is once again with us, we will take this at a gentler pace and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers catch up and turn […]

PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. Kindly review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Proof of vaccination required. Don't […]

This is an alternative to Steve's Charmlee hike for those on the waiting list. Also note that due to the heat this hike will start at 8am!! We will meet […]

Another hot day, so let's get closer to the coast, and hike somewhere we haven't been since 2017 or before - Charmlee Wilderness Park. Although you can park in the […]

PLEASE NOTE START TIME 8:30 & ALLOW PLENTY OF DRIVE TIME. Weather should be a Hi of 78* for the day partly cloudy low winds. It's an out and back, […]

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg Hoping this trail will not be too muddy after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary. This hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic […]
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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