This is Part one of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000' Gain and or 10 or more miles.) *** Safety Note: Rain or […]
I’m very excited to plan another hike up to the Hollywood Sign and the Bronson Caves. This will take us to the summit of Mt. Lee where we will get […]
Kern Gateway Trail Proposal The Kern Gateway Trail team is a group of community members with a love of the Kern River canyon and are working to create a connected […]
Our third Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook. We […]
EBIKE RIDE - TOPANGA STATE PARK'S LOWER LOOP Here's a chance to get our mountain ebikes out on the dirt again since the rains have let up. I posted the […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pct-south-via-tehachapi-willow-springs-road Hello Fellow Hikers, Got a treat for ya...another day trip....to the PCT in the Tehachapi Mountains! This part of the PCT is unique as it's known for wild horses,wild […]
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 […]
Our fourth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 600” elevation gain on the BBT going from Lois Ewen Overlook to Tapia Park. The […]
Many hiking groups promise to take you to Mesa Peak but they never do. That's because they have confused their peaks and take you to the wrong one. So come […]
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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