
Rancho Potrero trails loop in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa ~ Gentler Intermediate
To beat the heat, we will start at 8:00am. The hike begins at the parking lot to the Ranch Potrero Trail, turning right onto Olympia Farm Trail. We will check […]

To beat the heat, we will start at 8:00am. The hike begins at the parking lot to the Ranch Potrero Trail, turning right onto Olympia Farm Trail. We will check […]

This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550' of total elevation gain (there will be a shorter 5+ mile option, see below). The hike […]

Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain. Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600' gain. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their […]

**ROUTE BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION: We'll start out on a paved two lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California, and then we'll […]

BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK We'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Rincon Point and back. Afterwards, as an option, we'll head (via […]

Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike […]

NOTE: It will be hot Thursday, but this hike has lots of trees so hopefully 8:30 will work. We will begin in the parking lot at the end of Moorpark […]

**During warm weather Monte Nido is a little island of coolness. So this Thursday we’ll be hiking a section of the Backbone Trail that runs through it. The trail is […]

CHC Camping Trip Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025 Join us for a fun and educational beach campout! Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of […]
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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