https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers, The heat is here but we still need to keep moving so the goal is to hit this trail (which has partial shade ) and be back at our cars before it gets to hot... so... Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This […]
The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will continue onto that and then take it […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/palo-comado-china-flats-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay I think it is finally gonna cool down. So let's get in a hike. This is a pretty popular area with both hikers runners and mountain bikers. This trail is popular due to all the views. Will have both mountain views and open spaces with the first section more rocky […]
LET'S TAKE THE TRAIN --- FROM SIMI TO CARP! Saturday - October 1, 2022 TRAIN SCHEDULES AND PRICES ARE NOT SET/VERIFIED YET... I WILL UPDATE THEM HERE SOON! Depart the Simi Valley station at 10:07 AM and arrive in Carpinteria at 11:20. We can meet near the tracks starting around 9:20 AM. The AVOCADO FESTIVAL […]
Sunday October 02, 2022 : Los Pinetos Trial to Wilson Saddle, or on to Los Pinetos Peak (the Antennas), Both are Out and Back ** IF RAIN IS FALLING AT TRAILHEAD THIS HIKE WILL BE CANCELED ** Hike: Meet at 7:15 AM to head up trail at 7:30 AM (details below) DISTANCE: 7 miles Total, […]
Do you know how to use a compass? Oct. 2 Want to learn how to read a topo map? Nov. 6 How do you use a topo map and compass to navigate? Dec. 11 Maybe you learned but forgot and want to review? Come along... Wilderness Travel Course instructors are offering this FREE intro series […]
The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/white-sage-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Okay we did a part of this trail in a past Meetup and said we would never do it as a "out and back" (remember that Kim) ha ha okay here we go... Don't let the 5.1 mile and 1158 elevation gain fool ya its a good up and down then […]
Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, and we should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs $5 to park there, […]
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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