STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation: Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 9150 Meet on the street just north of the DeBell Golf Club. Please arrive by […]
3.5 miles, 800' gain, easy intermediate Note that we start from the Andora trailhead. This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we'll have a snack share social event for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood […]
Saturday August 6, 2022 - Hike from the Chilao Visitors Center to Mt. Hillyer (6,200') and back by the Silver Mocassin Trail Start Hike: Meet at Chilao Visitor's Center (Trailhead) at 7:45AM, details below. Distance: 7.3 miles, Round trip - Lollipop style loop hike Gain: ~ 1,234' Rating: Moderate + (i.e. not one for Beginners, […]
3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the moon at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. That said, there is […]
2.5 mi, 370' gain, fit beginner. Easier Option, 2 mi, 225' gain, fit beginner. A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. The waterfall is […]
4 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Easy option: 2.5 miles, 500' gain Parking on the south side of the CA-118 at the Rocky Peak exit. We'll walk west along the Santa Susana Pass Rd. for about 500 feet, and directly across from Lilac Ln, we'll enter a trail. We'll move along a relatively flat section for […]
Hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) South to Martindale Ridge and enjoy views of the Sierra Pelona/ Aqua Dulce/ Mojave/ Lancaster etc. DISTANCE: ~ 6.5 Miles, Round trip, Out and Back style GAIN: 1300' Approx. DURATION OF HIKE: 3.0 hours including a 20 minute break RATING: Moderate + , for gain DESCRIPTION: This […]
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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