Socks play a critical role in keeping your feet comfortable and blister-free throughout your hike. In my latest blog post I show you, in partnership with REI, how to choose the right hiking socks. Go to https://www.hikingwithdean.com/
Socks play a critical role in keeping your feet comfortable and blister-free throughout your hike. In my latest blog post I show you, in partnership with REI, how to choose the right hiking socks. Go to https://www.hikingwithdean.com/
Paradise Falls MEETUP LOCATION: - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking lot maybe full so call to find group DISTANCE: 3.5+ miles GAIN: 450' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail THE PACE: 1.5 mph […]
PLEASE HAVE A MASK AT THE TRAILHEAD!!!PLEASE NOTE 10 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.Do not Park on Fern Dell Drive. Time - Meet at 6:30 p.m. , leave at 6:40 p.m.Distance - 5.5 milesElevation gain - approx 1500 ft.Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ... No beginners. Be prepared for a brisk hike with minimal stops. Please no recent injuries or […]
Near the baseball fieldsMEETUP LOCATION: Off of Thousand Oaks Blvd drive up the hill turn left and park near the baseball field - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 9am. 8053386837 cellMEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parkingDISTANCE: 5+ miles GAIN: 1500'TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and […]
Pandemic? What Pandemic? Seriously I need the exercise!This is only for workout exercise purposes! This is our outside gym (my Ventura County gym has outdoor still happening so lets hike!)Las LLajas is a good evening hike in the dark. It is an even, wide road that is safer than many other hiking trails.I will be […]
Starting at the end of Moorpark Rd in Thousand Oaks we will bicycle to Triunfo Park in Westlake and then Potereo Rd and take Lynn Road back to Moorpark RdVideo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdjK7A4lzk MEETUP LOCATION: - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking […]
Sapwi Park Walk About MEETUP LOCATION: - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 12:01 PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 4.5+ miles GAIN: 450' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail and some city streets THE PACE: 1.5 mph average […]
Come and join me at the outdoor gym for a workout/fast paced socially distanced hike to the Boney Overlook! We won't hike to Boney today but the overlook trail should be a workout! Maybe some greener hills to see too. Plan on possibly hiking in water or mud.Distance: 7 MilesElevation Gain: 1200+FtDifficulty:Intermediate or Advanced we […]
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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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