
Oak Creek Canyon to Los Padres Loop ~ Gentler Intermediate
Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded […]

Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded […]

This hike will be one of probably three hikes for next Tuesday. This hike will be the slowest, although it is a gentler intermediate hike. Please only sign up for […]

Let's head up to Mesa Peak, arguably the prettiest and best conditioning hike in the Santa Monica Mountains, on the Backbone, and opposite Corral Canyon from last week's hike. This […]

4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a […]

We are going to host two counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate up to 48 hikers. We will all be on the same trails, one loop going clockwise with […]

We are going to host two counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate up to 48 hikers. We will all be on the same trails, one loop going clockwise with […]

This side of the park is back open! I'm excited to be back. This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting […]

Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. […]

Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse (see photos for description!) “This is a grand tour of one of Anza-Borrego’s most remote, rugged, and beautiful areas. In the […]
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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