
Hike the Tijeras Creek Trail to the Arroyo Trabuco Trail – Loop
This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]

This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]

Our hike begins at Las Virgenes Highlands Park. A steep trail up Firehouse Hill will take us to peaks that offer panoramic views towards the Santa Monica Mountains, Agoura Hills, […]

Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain (route link) Easy Option - 2 miles, 300' gain (route link) This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a […]

This hike is a shorter/gentler Tuesday hike (5 1/2 mile, 500' gain) due to the hot weather forecast. We will enter MCSP on the Yearling Trail which crosses the grasslands […]

This is a second hike for the overflow on Tuesday. We will be a little shorter and possibly a little slower. If you change hikes, don't forget to take yourself […]

5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to […]

NOTE: There is quite a bit of shade on this hike. This will be a gentler hike for Thursday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. Some hikers may want to add a mile by going to the Greenmeadow parking lot at the end of the hike and taking the […]

Let's hike a loop through Wildwood we haven’t done in a long time. Wildwood's archetypal western look served as the set for Davy Crocket, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train back in the day, as well as the movie Spartacus. This hike takes us from the main parking lot up the Santa Rosa Trail to […]

4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]
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 20, 2026
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