**4 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate** Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain. Parking on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. We'll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet, and directly across from Lilac Ln, we'll enter a trail. We'll move along a relatively flat section for […]
This is another "beat the heat" pace hike, not for beginners. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Distance: <7 Elevation Gain: we will find out Directions: On the 210 Freeway from La Canada/Hwy 2, take the Arroyo/Windsor exit and head north (left). Make an immediate right on Woodbury Rd. Make a […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-thom-and-tongva-peak-loop?ref=result-card Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay I know we have been hitting a lot of further away and more of a all day hikes. Well let's give ourselves a little break and hit one not as far and won't take all day. However that will be it for your break because this trail is gonna kick […]
2This Cold Creek adventure includes a secret trail that connects the Cold Creek Preserve to the Backbone Trail. Highlights include some old water tanks, the site of a Nike Missile base and the tallest peak in Malibu. Prize drawings from my Amazon Top 10 list and free wine at post-hike lunch! Post hike lunch at Maria's Italian […]
**Topanga State Park** **Trippet Ranch to Eagle Rock** **Sunday June 19th, 2022** **TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:00 A.M** **Eden Outdoor Adventures** **FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.** This activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! **Sunday, June 19th, 2022: Topanga State Park - Trippet […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. * **The three questions must be answered with a "yes"** NEED HELP? Go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC This is not a conditioning hike. My hikes are designed to give everyone an opportunity to […]
**5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate.** **Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner.** The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. **See you Soon Shannon Event** After the event, there is a going-away party for Shannon as she moves out […]
Please come and say goodbye to Shannon as she moves out of California. We will hike around Coyote Park and will have a picnic afterwards at Nora and Scott's home. Everybody goes onto the waitlist initially. The people who know Shannon can attend. Potluck and BYOB. Please bring a dish and drink to share. Those […]
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) For this Ebike ride we'll be riding a forest service dirt road out of Jackson Lake which […]
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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