
Peace, Love, Joy Alternate Hike – Wendy & Potrero
This is a "piggyback" hike to Steve's of the same time & destination to accommodate the waitlisted hikers. Note the Wendy Trailhead start location. (COSCA requires us to limit groups […]

This is a "piggyback" hike to Steve's of the same time & destination to accommodate the waitlisted hikers. Note the Wendy Trailhead start location. (COSCA requires us to limit groups […]

3 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that […]

On this serendipitous hike we will rediscover some old trails I haven't used in a few years -- and others haven't used in about 10 years -- as we blaze […]


This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We […]

Let's meet at the tennis courts along with Cheryl's group. This hike will be in addition to Cheryl's hike, but we will go in the opposite direction. We will also […]

4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a […]

Get your pre-holiday conditioning hikes in. Join us for a Friday sunrise hike at Peter's canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, […]

Join Friends of Joshua Tree and Native American Land Conservancy for a fun and educational two day special event featuring cultural speakers and workshops, activities and the E'Sulenem Film Festival. […]
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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