Site Search

Hiking Calendar

Orienteering @ Santa Fe Dam w/LAOC

Santa Fe Dam Entrance 15501 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, ca, US

Ready to give orienteering a shot? This location is mostly flat and very beginner friendly. The terrain is described as "Flat flood basin with subtle features and highly variable vegetation […]

VIP Hike in Upper Rustic Canyon

Santa Monica Mountains California, CA, US
18 Hikers going

The secret recesses of Upper Rustic Canyon and it’s shady “bay tree” tributary, invite the avid local hiker on an adventurous loop hike on unmarked and partially overgrown trails along some of the most […]

Wildlife Tunnel Loop – Intermediate

Rocky Peak Trail 7900 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even […]

Long Canyon – Easy cc lollipop – the back way

572 Bannister Way 572 Bannister Way, Simi Valley, CA, US

5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. This route […]

Bulldog Loop – 14.5 miles

BBT - Malibu Canyon 731 Malibu Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

This 14.5 mile hike begins at the Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon and proceeds up Mesa Peak Motorway. After about about 6 miles of uphill trekking with ocean views, we […]

SCANDINAVIA NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE

Scandinavia Finland, Sweden and Norway, Finland, FI

For all the info and to sign up, go to www.1000treks.com You have been dreaming about this for a long time! Let's make it happen and let's go see the […]

ZUMA Creek

Backbone Trail - Kanan Trailhead Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA

Don's crazy routes are what VHC is known for. This was one of his favorites and he usually posted it this time of year around his birthday. I can't think […]

[asa2_collection tpl=”Flex_1″ orderby=”rand” limit=”4″]2[/asa2_collection]

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.