Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then […]
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can […]
Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]
This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 5 miles with about 1,200' of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal […]
The Summer Solstice falls on June 20th at 1:50pm...And what better way to start the summer with a short hike and lunch at Malibu Seafood -- HWD's favorite post-hike lunch […]
3 miles. 560' gain, fit beginner (5:30, not 6p) Note the time change. This park closes at sunset, so we try to get out by then. Free parking is limited. […]
This hike was so fun and beautiful last time! Let's do it again. The statistics for this hike: about 10 miles, 2,450 ft. of elevation gain. This hike will be […]
DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy hiking in high country meadows and old growth pine stands with expansive valley views below and meeting no one else on a backcountry trail in the […]
WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP San Gorgonio Mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California (11,502 feet) We will be taking the South Fork Trail to Dry Lake. We will be camping […]
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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