https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harmon-canyon-road-and-west-road?search=true Hello Fellow Hikers, Harmon Canyon is back open after the rain damage and now it is time to hit this trail. This is a really popular area so will need to start earlier plus the weather is starting to ease towards summer now. If you haven't been to the area before it's a great […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elliott-peak-via-western-plateau-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Ok this is a last minute put together as our previous plan had to be cancelled due to trail closure. This is a popular trail as the scenery has a little of everything. Open views a peak and easy trails to follow. The incline is doable and gratual. Will be doing […]
Come join us for a Mother's Day hike! The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i (It's gonna be warm this day so we are gonna start at 8am to be off the trail by 10am..) Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start […]
Happy Mother's Day to all beings who have a motherly heart! Let's celebrate this special day with the beautiful Mother nature and great friends 🥂♥️ 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move […]
We will start early to beat the heat, entering the north branch of Lynnmere Trail via Thistle Trail, which connects the north and south branches of Lynnmere Trail. The Lynnmere Trail is high above Thousand Oaks, providing pleasant scenery along the Conejo Canyons, Wildwood Park, Paradise Falls, Boney Mountain, the Pacific Ocean, and glimpses of […]
Time to re-explore the Los Robles trail system. This will be about a 7 mile lollipop hike with approximately 1400 feet of elevation gain. We start at the trailhead at the back parking lot of Triunfo Park and go up to the Los Robles trail. We then loop around counter-clockwise by way of the White […]
Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 1100' gain. Intermediate hikers will love this hike. It is not well suited for beginners. It has some of the most variations of terrain of any hike in the area and is one of my personal favorites. This is an interesting gem and one of the famous formations that every hiker in […]
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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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