
INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class
INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a mandatory $10.00 cover charge. Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. Fast Times puts on an amazing […]

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 BORREGO DESERT Starting Point: SCISSOR CROSSING Ending: BARREL SPRINGS Day 1: Distance 13.3 mi Ascent: 4,691 ft Descent: 3,424 ft Scissors Crossing (Hwy 78) to […]

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]

Join us for our fourth hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains, a moderate 9 mile, 1900 gain loop hike in the Boney Mountain Wilderness on the Upper Sycamore Canyon, Fossil, and Old Boney trails with a side trip with brunch at the Danielson Monument. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: 200 yards before Chilao Visitor Center on Highway #2 · Distance: ~ 6.75 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1, 745 · Time: Approximately 3-4 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally good […]

Challenge Hike: The Wild Beauty of the Kern Gateway Trail For experienced hikers only! Join us for an exhilarating trek through one of the most breathtaking and rugged sections of the Kern Gateway Trail. This challenging hike is for those who crave adventure, as we traverse steep inclines, navigate rocky terrain, and take in the […]

This is Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse. Back in 2021 I made this a loop and it may have been a little bit too epic :) (https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/events/269364126/?eventOrigin=group_calendar) This trip starts from third crossing. First night camp is Bennis Bowl. If you want to do a nice beginner trip you can join […]

The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 750 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]
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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August 22, 2026
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