
8 mile ~ Encinal Canyon to Top of the World ~ Intermediate Hike
Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to […]

ROUTE < This is the route we will be riding We can have a cool ride along the coast between Ventura and Oxnard versus an inland route where the temps […]

Multi WTC class reunion. Bring friends, family, and/or kids. You'll also want a lawn or camp chair and food to share. If you're up for exercise, we'll do 30 min […]

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 […]

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/a/0/event_167038272.jpeg This challenging hike has some rocky parts, but no scrambling. This hike will take us on a scenic trip from the suburbs of Oak Park to the top of […]

NOTE UNUSUAL STARTING LOCATION! We will start our hike at the neighborhood trailhead at Pinehill and Potrero in Newbury Park. See written instructions; parking is not permitted on Potrero, so […]

We will start this hike at 8:30 and go to the fire road. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We […]

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 […]

These are photos from the Tuesday Moderate 8/5 outing, a moderate 8 mile 1850' gain hike along the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon Road to the end of Corral Canyon […]
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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