
Oakbrook Vista – Easy Intermediate
3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will […]

Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

DESCRIPTION: Hopefully the third time will be a charm ad we'll have good weather! We'll start from Mentryville (a historic SCV site) located at the base of Pico Canyon’s slopes, Mentryville was an 1880’s oil boom town built around its oil well, Pico No. 4. Named for Charles Mentry, historic buildings still stand including a […]

**Must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/03/09/agua-chinon-and-the-sinks-exploration-19/ We will be hiking around 8.3 miles with about 1,100 ft. of elevation gain. This is an out and back. Start your weekend off by exploring the Agua Chinon wash and the Sinks through this self-guided opportunity. Designated trails will be open for self-guided trail use in OC Parks’ Irvine […]

I've never seen water at Hidden Pond, so let's go check it out. Along the way we will loop around Rancho Potrero Open Space. I believe there is another little pond nearby - we'll check that out also. On the west end of the space is a property that used to be called Olympia Farms, […]

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8597a6c--496 Hello Fellow Hikers, We have a request from a fellow hiker to repeat this awesome hike. It has been a bit since we had done this one. We combined to popular hikes into one and it went really well. The only difference we are gonna make, is our starting point. Last time the parking […]

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8597a6c--496 Hello Fellow Hikers, We have a request from a fellow hiker to repeat this awesome hike. It has been a bit since we had done this one. We combined to popular hikes into one and it went really well. The only difference we are gonna make, is our starting point. Last time the parking […]

Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. Bad Habit is a great local band that is well known for delivering a wide variety of rock and dance music ranging from the 70's to today. Guaranteed they'll play something you'll like and want to dance to, so join 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. |
Meetuphikes.com is the brainchild of Dean, the founder and organizer of the Meetup hiking group Hiking With Dean. Here you will find past and upcoming Meetup group hikes from all over southern California. Don’t see your favorite group? Drop us a line and ask us to add it.
Manage subscriptions
August 15, 2026
Recent Comments