
Wildwood Central Park ~ Gentler Intermediate
Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian […]

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks is one of the most versatile local parks there is, with 27 miles of trails skittering through rocky cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, volcanic rock, riparian […]

Let’s welcome back Mike Wild with this easy hike. It’s a 4.5 mile out-and-back trip from Lynn Road to the Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista. There is an option to […]

3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that […]


Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start at Arroyo Beach County Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise up the bike path next to Las Positas Road. We […]

Meetup Time: 9:00 A.M. (We hit the trail at 9:15) DISTANCE: 8 miles – out and back. GAIN: 652 ft RATED: Beginner hike with some wet stream crossings. HIKE DURATION: […]

Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. We will be doing about 5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You […]

This hike is the perfect summer hike. It will require several stream crossings along the Arroyo Conejo and Wildwood Canyon Creek so wear shoes you don't mind getting wet (if […]
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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