How well do you know Catalina Island? Whether you're curious about a day trip, a romantic weekend, or an adventurous through hike, join us to learn about what you can see and do, and what you need to prepare for a trip to our local island. * Ferry locations, prices, schedule, discounts. * Activities for […]
Our fifth and last Fall 2025 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert […]
Game plan : Leave Monday evening Set up camp near the trailhead Start the hike Tuesday at 6am If you don’t want to camp you can meet up at the trailhead at 6am. High clearnace vehicle recommend Note::: if we have never hike together I will be reaching out to ask a couple of questions […]
Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra […]
Hike #11 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2700’ gain loop hike to 6 peaks, a point, a dome, and a rock. We will bag the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, Sandstone Peak (3111’), then Boney Peak (2825’), Exchange Peak(2953’), Tri-Peaks (3010’), Pop Top […]
Save the date: November 19! COSF's fourth 2025 Speaker Series guest, Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center, will discuss what raptor rehab entails. If you want to learn about how you can help our native owls, hawks, eagles and falcons thrive, don't miss this one. Register at the COSF website, not […]
Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra […]
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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