BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE: THIS HAS TO BE DONE ON A LAPTOP. https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC If you want to get out for an […]
I have several extra tickets for Thursday's "Free Day" at the fantastical Huntington Gardens so would love to invite hiking friends with some spare time to take a self guided stroll through the gardens. Please arrive by 1:30 as we must enter in two groups. No plus ones allowed on this one. Please update your […]
**3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner** Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. For this reason, on weekdays, I only schedule this in the summer when sunset is late. Free parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. As of June 10 2021, the first part of the […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: (go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) Hi Cherry Pickers, OPENING DAY IS ALMOST HERE. Villa Del Sol sweet cherry farms will be opening […]
Early posting, need to be home by 3pm. The hike is waitlisted. Put yourself on the list and I will add you if I feel you can complete the hike at my pace safely Distance: 9 Elevation Gain: 2100 Rating: Intermediate/Advanced 7-10 Trail: Fire road, single track, class 1,2 rock climbs and some street crossings. […]
***Magical Weekend Experience – California’s golden central coast*** BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO DO THESE TWO THINGS: 1. UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP? Go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC 2. YOU **MUST REGISTER […]
National Trails Day is a celebration of trails that evolved from the report of President Ronald Reagan's President's Commission on Americans Outdoors. In 1987, the report recommended that all Americans be able to go out their front doors and within fifteen minutes, be on trails that wind through their cities or towns and bring them […]
This is monthly docent led hike that happens on the first Saturday I will unfortunately will not be doing this adventure; I also have a bike ride planned. The volunteer that does this hike is very knowledgeable and familiar with the area. Franklin Canyon in Beverly Hills is a nature center and park full of […]
**Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain** The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just […]
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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