This is a Beginner hike - that means no steep climbs, no loose soil or slippery rocks on trails, limited distance, and limited elevation gain. If you regularly do our faster/longer/higher Intermediate hikes, you might want to consider leaving room for newcomers to the group. Rain is forecast for Thursday; 80% chance before 10 a.m. […]
No rain is expected tomorrow, but rain is expected next Tuesday. Let's hike/walk the Callegus Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail which we can walk without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls currently flowing in the creek that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the […]
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 forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Highlights of the hike include waterfalls incorporating 40’ Paradise waterfalls along with a long creek, Indian caves, volcanic rock […]
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/8/6/event_22189030.jpeg Space Mountain is the name for Los Robles Trail West, starting at Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and switchbacking up the hill to the west. No one seems to know why it's called Space Mountain, though maybe the Disney ride inspired it. Maybe former major league pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee had something to do […]
Hoping we can squeak this in before the rain. Please check around 4 p.m. to see if the hike is still on as rain will cancel the hike. Please read these restrictions before signing up. Pandemic conditions and restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't sign up unless you are two weeks past your […]
This year's COSF Speaker Series theme is "Sustainability" Please join Conejo Open Space Foundation's live online presentation by a panel of three local experts who will discuss how residents can help reduce the amount of household waste that ends up in our landfills. Register through the COSF site, not via Meetup! Included will be discussions […]
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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