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Las Llajas, Simi Valley – Evening Hike

5715 Evening Sky Dr 5715 Evening Sky Dr, Simi Valley, CA, US

Meet at 6:30. We will start hiking promptly at 6:40. This is an "out-and-back" casual hike, with an evenly distributed elevation gain of about 700’ which is great for beginners. […]

Limekiln at Porter Ranch – Short Version

Limekiln Canyon Trail (Rinaldi Entrance) Limekiln Canyon Trail, Porter Ranch, CA, US

We will meet at 6:30pm and start hiking promptly at 6:40. This evening's hike will be the short version of Limekiln which is perfect for beginners. It's roughly 4 miles, […]

Hill Canyon to Elliott Mountain and Beyond

Santa Rosa Valley Park 10241 Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA

This hike will include two of the trails in the Conejo Open Challenge: The Lichen Trail and the Plateau Rim Trail. Details The trail up Elliot Mountain was built May […]

Limekiln at Porter Ranch – Short Version

Limekiln Canyon Trail (Rinaldi Entrance) Limekiln Canyon Trail, Porter Ranch, CA, US

We will meet at 6:30pm and start hiking promptly at 6:35. This evening's hike will be the short version of Limekiln which is perfect for beginners. It's roughly 4 miles, […]

Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon, Santa Clarita

37773 Templin Hwy 37773 Templin Hwy, Castaic, CA, US

*** Rain or hot weather will cancel this hike *** This is an eight mile, out and back, moderately casual hike. We will ramble through amazingly beautiful canyons located above […]

Limekiln at Porter Ranch – Short Version

Limekiln Canyon Trail (Rinaldi Entrance) Limekiln Canyon Trail, Porter Ranch, CA, US

*** Rain will cancel this hike *** We will meet at 6:30pm and start hiking promptly at 6:35. This evening's hike will be the short version of Limekiln which is […]

Beach Walk, Breakfast, and a Hike in Summerland

Loon Point Beach Parking 2770-2850 Padaro Ln, Carpinteria, CA, US

This is a 6.5 mile easy to moderate hike with 800 feet of elevation gain. Due to Covid-19, I am limiting this hike to 7 people with no guests. Each […]

Garapito Canyon – Eagle Rock Loop

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, US

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Our hike begins at the top of Reseda Blvd, the western gateway to the Big Wild. Shortly after the hike begins we descend along […]

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Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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