
Chumash – Intermediate, with Easy option
4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for […]

4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for […]

With all the rain we've had this winter, the trails in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Canyon) have a lot of ruts to fill and brush to cut back. How […]

This hike is going to be exploring new trails in the Saddleback Wilderness! We will be doing 3.3 miles. Come join us for this awesome event! ***Please note: You must […]

Santa Cruz Island camping suitable for beginners. Need to hike your gear in 1 mile. $84per person. You are responsible for your own boat ticket. You will also contribute $5 […]

THIS IS A CHC STEWARDSHIP/VOLUNTEER EVENT, IT IS NOT A HIKE * Saturday April 22, 2023 - CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francis Dam area, near Santa Clarita Description: […]

This one is another HWD original! I put this one together back in 2009 after exploring some Westlake Village use trails. With the combination of use trails, some minor rock […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail-to-rocky-peak-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This trail is AWESOME it has everything. (except rock scrambling or off trails) You will get amazing views with inclines to your stretches of level off […]

Hold this date. This description will be updated. Note: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions to verify. 2.7 miles, 650' gain, Easy-Intermediate. A […]

The hike we will do starts from the parking lot across from the Ortega Oaks Candy Store. It will be 6.8 miles (total) with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We […]
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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