
SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #3 – Trippet Ranch to Lois Ewen Overlook
Our third Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook. We […]

Our third Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook. We […]

The hike will be about 5.7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This […]

Pacific Crest Trail To Three Sisters Rock DESCRIPTION: This is a great SPRING hike and yes Spring is already here in SCA. This fun out and back trail has sweeping […]

Come explore the Santa Barbara backcountry in the San Rafael Wilderness. 4/20 Meet at 8:30am at Manzana Schoolhouse trailhead. Hike about 8 miles with 365’ gain to the old schoolhouse […]

DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00AM. As with all San Diego Backpacker Events, this hike will start at the designated time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow for parking and introductions. ABILITY […]

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 […]

Our fourth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 600” elevation gain on the BBT going from Lois Ewen Overlook to the Malibu Creek […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 5:41pm Photo Credit to Jonathan :) Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the full moon, and fun loaded potluck picnic at the beautiful Angel […]

The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]
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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