Meetup Time: 8:05 A.M. (Park Gates open at 8 AM) DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 300 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 6ish-mile, easy-effort hike at Malibu Creek State Park will take you to several iconic locations from the park's history in […]
O: Bird Walk/WTC Intro Hike Join us for a leisurely paced hike around the wetlands on a looped trail and birdwatching hotspot. Over 200 species of birds visit and depend on this wetland annually. One of the Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January 2025 (www.wildernesstravelcourse.org). Subjects include […]
Earlier this year, a sinkhole on Iverson Rd prevented us from doing this hike. Let's try again! We begin in the prestigious gated neighborhood of the Indian Springs Estates in Chatsworth. From there we head north and enter Indian Springs Open Space, set within the backdrop of surrounding open and untouched mountains, ravines and hillsides. […]
I'll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center on Sunday 11/24. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello -- and for a private tour. About the VC The MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the […]
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 the main group of hikers should get there about an hour after we begin: 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290. It costs […]
There's an 80% chance of rain predicted for Tuesday, so rain cancels this hike. Rain is also predicted for Sunday and Monday, so trails will be wet and susceptible to damage, so we'll walk down the asphalt to Ranch Center, and return, for a total of six miles and 800' of elevation gain and loss. […]
Let’s get out and repeat hike/walk the Calleguas Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail that we can walk on without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls in the creek during the rainy season that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the outskirts of Los Angeles. […]
Distance: 3.5 miles, Gain: 700', Intermediate. This was previously designated easy-intermediate, but some thought it should be labeled as intermediate because of the extended inclines. A strong and motivated beginner can do this hike. They would be challenged and slow during a few of these climbs. That's OK, because this is not a conditioning hike, […]
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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