
Limekiln Canyon Lollipop – Suitable for beginners
4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

This is Part two of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000' Gain and or 10 or more miles.) *** Safety Note: Rain or […]

******* RAIN FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS ALL HIKES ******* Saturday, May 13, 2023 - Time to get your feet wet with 36 Stream Crossings! That's right kids, we are hiking […]

Let's do another awesome peak in the Angeles National Forest! This hike will be to Josephine Peak. It is an out and back hike that will be about 8 miles […]

Our hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views. From here we’ll hook up with dirt […]

Hike #5 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is a moderate 9 mile, 1700’ gain out and back hike to Temescal Peak […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harmon-canyon-road-and-west-road?search=true Hello Fellow Hikers, Harmon Canyon is back open after the rain damage and now it is time to hit this trail. This is a really popular area so will […]

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elliott-peak-via-western-plateau-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, Ok this is a last minute put together as our previous plan had to be cancelled due to trail closure. This is a popular trail as […]

Come join us for a Mother's Day hike! The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a […]
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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