4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it […]
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next to the golf […]
It's the last stair hike of the summer! Come join us as we hike up through Highland Park and over 560 stairs. We’ll climb Eldred Street, one of the steepest in all of LA. You’ll be rewarded with being part of the lucky few to get to see some great vistas of Highland Park and […]
This hike was recommended by Robin! I'm excited to explore a new trail. This is an out and back hike in Walnut Creek Community Regional Park in San Dimas. The total mileage for the hike will be 6 miles with about 420 ft. of elevation gain. It should be a nice easy hike to complete […]
Shorter or Longer Local Hikes: Weldon Canyon to the junction with East Canyon, or go longer out to Mission Peak and back. Distance/ Gain: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3.7 miles round trip). NOTE: If you just want to do the […]
We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike is roughly 7 miles with relatively low elevation gain. The expectation is to definitely make it to Cave Rock and Dripping Cave. Hopefully […]
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 […]
4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends at Potrero Rd. Heading out, we cross a creek, turn right at the split, then Turn right at the dead end. We regroup at the […]
Our Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College are hosting the Banff Film Festival once again (post-Covid). Check out the film lineup for Wednesday and/or Thursday, and join avid hikers, backpackers, climbers, and generally cool adventurers at this fun event. Buy tickets directly through the below link. https://prod.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/library/friends-of-the-library-events.html?fbclid=IwAR3GffIik-8RZmYXgUoxOPINn9IkXLcpbQXPU5Ov7yGjw43iB_oRkPb_Dpo
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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