4 miles, 1100' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.5 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous hikes in Simi Valley, and for good […]
The hike we will do starts from the parking lot across from the Ortega Oaks Candy Store. It will be 6.8 miles (total) with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We will take the Bear Canyon Loop Trail to the 4 Corners trail junction. We will take the Bear Ridge Trail back and do a lollipop […]
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Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ POST HIKE LUNCH: SONNY McLEAN'S 2615 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403 Take Allenford/26th st toward Wilshire https://goo.gl/maps/UnP6etQqotaUXGxU9 THE HIKE A hidden staircase, the longest public staircase in Los Angeles, drops 24 stories into the middle of lush Rustic Canyon. I will combine a 6-mile hike with the stairs […]
We are going to hike on Bommer Ridge Trail the whole time. We are going to take this until we hit the top of Boat Canyon, and then turn around. The total distance for this hike is 7.6 miles and we will get 900-1,000 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views […]
All bikes are welcome. On this one we’ll travel through Topanga State Park with stops at Eagle Rock, Parker Mesa, the Hub and Eagle Springs This outing will be an opportunity to discuss ebike tips and tricks. I am on my third ebike (pictured above) We’ll ride at a pace suitable for semi-beginners on mostly […]
Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. There is an out-and-back option that lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it, bring plates and utensils to share. Pot Luck guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772 We'll share snacks and […]
3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]
Join us at the REI in Tustin to learn about the treasures in our own backyard. We'll talk about how to find places to go, guided, solo, and groups to join, what apps and websites are helpful, and much more. Find inspiration and challenge as well as valuable information in this short one hour session. […]
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