
Hike at Whiting Ranch (Dreaded Hill!) – Wahoo’s Parking Lot
This hike will be about 5 miles total with 840 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

This hike will be about 5 miles total with 840 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

DESCRIPTION: SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR FAVORITE HIKING CLUB – WEEKDAY HIKES! This hike is all gain to the top (especially the heart thumping first mile) and downhill all […]

Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs - frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but […]

A second hike for Thursday, this will be a bit slower. We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll […]

Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain. Bug spray recommended. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can […]

Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend Sagebrush Cantina's 50th Anniversary Party, with "Escape", Journey Tribute band. Note the Hiking Plus time (8p) is an hour later than […]

I'm excited to do another hike to the Sinks! This is an event through the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, so you must register at the below link as well. https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/04/13/limestone-canyon-weekend-hike-to-both-sinks-7/ The […]

PCT - WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP Days: 2 days, 1 nights Milage: 23 Elevation Gain: 3,642 ft Max Elevation: 4400′ Min Elevation: 2300 Type of Trip: Backpacking Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous Location: ANZA […]

Intermediate/Advanced Hike! Bust out your Trekking Poles and boots with good traction! DESCRIPTION: This is not a trail for the faint of heart, there are also some technical spots with […]
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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