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Cucamonga Peak day hike Assuming there are no more fires that burn down the local forests this is a long day hike. This hike will be rescheduled to Sunday, June 22 if there is snow or ice past the saddle. Meet at 7:00 am at the Icehouse Canyon parking lot. The lot always gets full […]

Hike #5 in the 205 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 10-mile, 2000’ gain out and bqck hike along the Secret Trail to Calabasas Peak before heading into Red Rock Canyon and Zuniga Pond. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Oak Ridge Trail - Calabasas Peak Mountain Access (used to be […]

Hike #5 in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a strenuous hike of about 11 miles with 2500 gain to Red Rock Canyon with a side trip to Calabasas Peak on the way and lunch at Zuniga Pond, one of the more beautiful settings in the Santa Monica Mountains. Bring water, […]

Hoping to secure a vendor booth to share with SDB members this year. Updates to come. This is a gear swap and sale. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 10 […]

This hike is so cool! It's a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful. This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8 miles total with 750 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National […]

Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still a great diversion from the usual MCSP treks. We’ll start at the western end of Crags Rd near Malibou Lake and head on up to […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 7:17 pm Photo by Helen Big appreciation and hugs to all the mother figures. All the love and support you pour into someone will shine as the beautiful full moon for the rest of their lives. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at […]

The hike starts at the parking area on Hill Canyon Road and climbs Canyon Overlook Trail. The trail is a utility road and becomes a ridgeline trail with spectacular views into Hill Canyon and to Elliott Peak to the west, and Mt Clef Butte to the east, ending at Lizard Rock with its own amazing […]
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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