
“It’s Not My Fault” – San Andreas Fault Field Trip
**PLEASE READ ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION/ HOST IF YOU ATTENDED THE LAST FIELD TRIP FOR “ITS NOT MY FAULT” PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS ONE. THIS WAS […]

**PLEASE READ ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION/ HOST IF YOU ATTENDED THE LAST FIELD TRIP FOR “ITS NOT MY FAULT” PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS ONE. THIS WAS […]

Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at […]

The total mileage for this hike is 5 miles with about 800 ft. of elevation gain. We will start at the trail head of the Borrego Trail, which is right […]

Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we […]

The longer hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 825 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. The shorter alternate cuts off the last hill and ridge. That distance is 4.8 miles with about […]

5.2 miles, 1140' gain, Intermediate Beginner Option: 3.5 miles, 500' gain, Fit Beginner Come to the hike only (3:30p), picnic only (5:00p), or both. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The Hike 3:30 pm at the parking lot entrance. We take […]

This out-and-back, about 5 miles hike with an elevation gain/loss of +/-1000’ provides a great overview of the Thousand Oaks area, the ocean and the western Santa Monica Mountains. The first portion is a narrow trail that zigzags its way up and if you reach the top, you'll be enjoying 360 degree views toward Boney […]

Time to check out the Santa Rosa Trail north facing slope for Spring Flowers & view some cool properties including the choo choo train collector yard accessible through Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks. Wildwood's archetypal western look served as the set for Davy Crocket, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train back in the day, as […]
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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