
Rocky Peak Modified – Intermediate or Fit Beginner
4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a chance […]

4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This is a modified version of the famous Rocky Peak hike. It gives those that want something easier, a chance […]

POSTPONED to this date because of red flag warning. Hike #10 in the 2024 in the Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is the Valley to the Sea, a strenuous 11 mile, 1000 gain hike from the Valley to the Sea in memory of Willy Blumhoff with a stop at the Eagle Rock (1957'), […]

DESCRIPTION: Highlights include beautiful views and the first 2.5 miles being relatively easy. The last 1.5 miles have steep climbs, loose gravel, and limited shade. DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet location: Mt. Wilson Redbox Canyon Road · Distance: ~ 7 3/4 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 2000' […]

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). […]

High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to Hamilton Lakes The High Sierra Trail (HST) is the ultimate way to experience the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. This route is a multi-day trip that takes you on a section of the HST from it's beginning at Crescent Meadow to Hamilton Lakes, a popular backpack camp location. One […]

This hike is rated "CREEPY" due to past murders and mayhem. Dangers along the way include ghosts and phantoms. Scroll down for the ghost stories. Here is the origin story: […]

This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain. Option not to hike: If for some reason you don't want to hike but still want to come, the social event can be driven to, […]

We will start our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the […]
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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