• Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike

    4153 Potrero Road 4153 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION ABOVE (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Do not park on Potrero Road as it is for residents only. Take a right at the stop sign on Potrero Road and park on Pinehill Avenue or Greenwood Street. Remember to bring a flashlight or a headlamp. Due to the rains we will […]

  • On the Road Again: an earlier, gentler Sycamore Canyon road hike

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    We're On the Road Again to avoid the mud. This is an earlier, shorter and probably slower hike than the 9 AM one, heading towards the Danielson Ranch Multi-use Area. Everything else is the same: meet at the Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa parking lot near the bathrooms. This out and back hike will be about 6 […]

  • After the Rain – Sycamore Canyon Asphalt Hike (Again) – Gentler Friendly

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Once again (again!) because of this week’s rain, we will avoid mud as much as possible and protect out local trails with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon to the Danielson Multi-Use Area, then returning on Sycamore Canyon back […]

  • China Flat & Simi Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate

    1400 King James Ct 1400 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    This hike begins from the top of King James Court, a cul-de-sac off Lindero Canyon Road. Begin up the trail at the top of the road, passing through a gate by a sign that reads “China Flat Trail Head.” It will pass through the branch of Suicide Trail and another branch of China Flat Trail. […]

  • Los Robles/Moorpark Trail

    Los Robles Trail 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    NOTE: This is an alternative hike for Tuesday, a little slower. We will take the Los Robles East trail with lots of trees and shade. We will do an in/out of 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on […]

  • Intermediate 7 mile ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

    La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 7 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

  • Doin’ the Big, Fig Newton Canyon

    BBT - Kanan Dume 1720 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/2/4/event_99467652.jpeg Rain is predicted for late night. If it is expected to arrive earlier, the hike will be canceled. Hoping the waterfall will be flowing. From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail for a cruise down into Newton Canyon. On our way there, we'll cross the creek, pass under an oak […]

  • Sycamore Canyon Asphalt Hike (Once Again with Feeling)

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    ***Downpour Cancels*** Please check before driving to the hike Once again (again!) because of this weekend’s downpour, we will avoid mud as much as possible and protect out local trails with an asphalt -only route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot, then hike down Sycamore Canyon to the Danielson […]

  • Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike

    4153 Potrero Road 4153 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    If the rain should stop in time for this event, it will go on. Otherwise rain will cancel it. PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING/MEETUP LOCATION ABOVE (IT'S NOT WENDY & POTRERO). Do not park on Potrero Road as it is for residents only. Take a right at the stop sign on Potrero Road and park on […]

 

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.