
Feel the Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Intermediate Hike
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 […]

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 […]

Due to the summer heat and humidity this is a choose your own hike. You have the option of 6 or 8 miles. It’s a straight forward out and back […]

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 […]

Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Review CalTopo with Rocky 🌼 Personal locator beacons 🌼 […]

*PLEASE* read the directions to the different parking location. We generally get into Rancho Sierra Vista either through the RSV parking lot, or the dusty lot at the end of […]

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 popular trail near the Irvine Turtle Rock neighborhood is a fantastic hike, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with a 900-foot elevation gain. It's typically completed in about 2 hours at […]

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a […]

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are […]
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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