BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Join me on a short but challenging trek that is in our local Santa Monica Mountains. After […]
3 miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate. The entire first half is an incline. Nothing super steep, but beginners will find this climb exhausting. Fit beginners can still complete this hike, as we'll be stopping at junctions to let everybody catch up. This is not a conditioning hike, it is a social hike. There are several routes […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Join me on a walkabout near The Santa Susana Pass above Chatsworth Park North if you like […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elliott-peak-via-western-plateau-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,This is another popular area which makes it nice to hit on a weekday. It's popular as the scenery has a little of everything. Open views a peak and easy trails to follow. The incline is doable and gratual. Will be doing a small loop with most being out and back. I […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We have made a lot of progress with fixing the ruts on Guadalasca, but long sections were […]
Trying a new route and avoiding a car shuttle this time around. Limiting the number of attendees since it's exploratory and going to be a long day/hike. Write up is Don's: The Stats Distance: 16 miles Elevation Gain: >4000 Rating : 9/10, for the experienced only - not for beginner or slow hikers Trail: Uneven […]
Our hike will be steeped in local history and lore. We’ll begin our trek at Chatsworth Park South where we’ll find our way to the Old Stagecoach Rd. From the top of the Old Stagecoach Rd we’ll hook up with the Mattingly Trail and take that to the Spahn Ranch. We’ll return via the El Camino Nuevo.
Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown. We will depart at 9:00AM. ___________________________ QUALIFICATIONS: This bicycle ride is 33 miles roundtrip from North Hollywood to Chinatown. The route is on mostly flat terrain with a few rolling hills and underpasses on roads in Burbank and Griffith Park. […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pacific-crest-trail-to-spunky-canyon Hello Fellow Hikers,Will be hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail through Spunky Canyon. This is a less traveled area except for through PCT hikers. This trail is for hikers or horses only. This is a beautiful area thats is almost always green due to higher elevation and cooler temps. An Adventure pass is needed […]
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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