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We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]

Meetup Time: 8:00 A.M. DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 1,934 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This is […]

Kern Gateway Trail Proposal The Kern Gateway Trail team consists of hikers who love the Kern River Canyon and are working to create a connected trail in the Kern River […]

The "CLU" rocks are located on Mount Clef Ridge overlooking the Cal Lutheran University campus. They have been a fixture of CLU's landscape since its second academic year (1962). Every […]

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]

I'll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center this Sunday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello -- and for a private […]

3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move […]

This hike begins from the top of King James Court, a cul-de-sac off Lindero Canyon Road. Begin up the trail at the top of the road, passing through a gate […]

NOTE THE 9:00 start time!! From the Kanan Rd trailhead, we'll jump on the Backbone Trail headed west, crossing over Zuma Ridge Motorway toward Trancas Canyon. On our way there, […]
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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