
Potrero Rd. & Wendy Dr. Roller Coaster Ride to Angel Vista (Fast Paced)
Please note this hike will start at the trailhead we use for the Boney Hike (junction of South Wendy Drive and Portrero Road). We will take the single track trail […]

Please note this hike will start at the trailhead we use for the Boney Hike (junction of South Wendy Drive and Portrero Road). We will take the single track trail […]

This hike will be about 5 miles total with roughly 900 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Dreaded Hill. We will take a short break at Four Corners. Then […]

This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, hike. Trailhead Directions: From the 101 in Thousand Oaks, turn south on Moorpark Road. Drive […]

Our hike leaves from Greenmeadow Trailhead (a.k.a. Braille Trail) This loop hike is also about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, because we are doing about the same hike counterclockwise, reverse to Laurie's group and pass each other about halfway. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty […]

Another HWD Original! The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed weasel, […]

Another HWD Original! See also https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-2/ for more details The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, […]

I know . .. super short notice. But if you can . . . yay. And ADDED bonus is Wildflowers will be in bloom all over! This event has TWO options . . . (or three). Option ONE: Camping Fri and Sat Night, and Hiking on Sat The itinerary: Fri (eve): Arrive AFTER 3 PM […]

Join us for our fourth hike in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains, a moderate 10-mile, 2500' gain loop hike in the Santa Susana Mountains. We will hike […]

Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge DESCRIPTION: This hike is another one of my local favorites, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the well-maintained Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), that goes from Mexico to Canada. We will start at 3320' and enjoy mainly a gentle gain that PCT is […]
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August 19, 2026
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