
Blue Ridge Trail
DESCRIPTION: This is a pleasant uphill hike on the north slope of Blue Ridge. Our trail starts up through stands of scrub oak, black oak, and Jeffrey pine, changing to […]

DESCRIPTION: This is a pleasant uphill hike on the north slope of Blue Ridge. Our trail starts up through stands of scrub oak, black oak, and Jeffrey pine, changing to […]

Queen Nation Many of us from this group will attend this event. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item requires utensils, please supply them. Concert starts at […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 7:21 pm Photo Credit to Helen :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the almost full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the […]

Zuma Canyon is distinguished for being one of the deepest gorges in the Santa Monica Mountains and unlike Topanga or Malibu Canyons has never suffered incursion by a major road. […]

Full moon hike! Catch the Sturgeon Moonrise on top of Cowles! We'll meet in the parking lot around 7:00PM for a start of 7:15PM. The sun will set at 7:28PM, […]

We will hike Ray Miller Trail again starting at 7:30 am to beat the heat. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla […]

For this adventure, we'll hike a lollipop loop, starting at the Potrero Ridge trailhead off Mountain Creek Drive in Newbury Park, climb to the top of the ridge and follow […]

4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the […]
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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