This out-and-back, about 5 miles hike with an elevation gain/loss of +/-1000’ provides a great overview of the Thousand Oaks area, the ocean and the western Santa Monica Mountains. The […]
Let's celebrate the first full week of fall with a seven (7) trail tour in and around the Lang Ranch Open Space. From our Lang Ranch starting point (end of […]
Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is on the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]
Having trouble with the Meetup website so will make this description short. We will go from the trailhead by the outhouse and do the single track rolling trail to the […]
We haven’t been on the Talepop Trail for quite some time, so let’s go! When I pre-hiked the route on Sunday morning, I saw four or five deer, lots of […]
This hike is an intermediate hike but at a gentler pace. About 7 miles with 1200+/- ft of elevation gain. The Western Plateau is accessible by way of Hill Canyon […]
Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks 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 […]
School traffic and traffic on Topanga Canyon Blvd can make the drive longer than you expect, so please allow enough travel time! Topanga State Park is 36 square miles of […]
Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is on the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]
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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. |
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