
Hikes
Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, US
Olympia Vista – Potluck Hike (time change, start at 4pm)
4128 Potrero Rd Hidden Valley, CA, United StatesSpring Forward Time Change, Start at 4:00 PM 5.0 miles, 640' gain, Easy Intermediate Starting at the Wendy trailhead we hike about 1/4 mile and take the left fork up the Windmill Trail, a steep, but short climb (0.1 miles, 100 ft gain). At the top of this steep climb we'll take the right fork […]

Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate
Mission Park E Main St, Ventura, CA, USThis hike will start at Brakey Rd (which is parallel with the Ventura Botanical Gardens) near the parking lot. Then, we will gradually hike up to the top of the hill behind the Sierra Cross at Grant Park, which sits above Ventura (just above City Hall). Then, we’ll hike down to the Sierra Cross and […]

Upper Stunt High Trail To Saddle Peak ~ Gentler Intermediate
UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, USThis hike begins at Upper Stunt High Trail, a couple hundred feet to the right on the other side of the street from the parking lot. The trail winds upward gradually over switchbacks, giving way as the trail heads up to a dramatic rocky overlook with striking views of the Pacific, Stunt Ranch State Park, […]

Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC
Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, USThis event is held on Tuesday March 10, and Wed March 11. Different films will be screened each day. A ticket only gets you in one night. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of […]

RIDGELINE ABOVE SANTA BARBARA (E. CAMINO CIELO ROAD)
Mentryville 27201 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, USThis is definitely one of the most scenic rides we've done. It's all on the ridgeline above Santa Barbara ands has absolutely amazing views. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated for dirt riding. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Near Gibralter Rd. & East Camino Cielo Road at 9:00am. […]

I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain
Bouquet Canyon Road Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, USResort ski or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry (BC) ski tours and leisurely paced snowshoe tours with the leaders. Cross-country ski (XC) on your own at Tamarack. Newcomers & non-skiers welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in winter. Hotel in Mammoth Lakes, double occupancy, 2 beds/private bath, close to shopping, night life, […]

Los Pinetos To May Peak or Camp Nine
Canna Street Wildwood Trailhead Canna Street and Timberwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, USDESCRIPTION: This adventurous out-and-back trek whisks you from Placerita Canyon's peaceful oak groves into the wild heart of the Angeles National Forest, with Camp Nine—a remote wildland firefighting station perched on Bear Divide—as your prize. Or stop at May Peak for a shorter intermediate hike if you like (see details below). You'll ease into things […]

Wind Caves – The Domelands – Hot Springs – Car Camp
McDonald's 27103 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, US
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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