
Almost-Full-Moon potluck hike Angel Vista
3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 4:28pm Photo Credit to Helen :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 4:28pm Photo Credit to Helen :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful […]

Harmon Canyon Preserve includes 2,123 acres of ridgelines and canyons that feature diverse coastal sage scrub and coast live oak woodland habitats, ephemeral stream crossings with riparian scrub systems, and […]

Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

Nicknamed "Musch->Eagle Rock->Hub Junction->Eagle Springs->Topanga Fire Road Double Loop" by our co-leader Peter Swank (some of us refer to him as "Topanga Peter", we will be on a 6.4 mile, […]

Join us and the small animals and birds of La Jolla Canyon on this loop hike with panoramic views of coastline and The Channel Islands. Flower blooms in the spring […]

3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause […]

Meet at the Rosewood sign, which is at the Regal Oak Ct. and Lynn Rd. intersection. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain/loss approximately 900’. We'll walk […]

PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. Kindly review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes. Restrictions apply for your attendance. Don't show up unless you're shown on […]

This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out, meet other backpackers, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy! […]
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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