
Get Ready for Snow Season
Snow season is just around the corner. Extend your outdoor activities and fun by learning what options you have, where they are, what gear you need to buy/rent/maintain, and some […]

Snow season is just around the corner. Extend your outdoor activities and fun by learning what options you have, where they are, what gear you need to buy/rent/maintain, and some […]

The hike we will be doing is approximately 5 miles with 870 ft. of elevation gain. We will begin at the Live Oak Trail trailhead. This is where you will […]

DESCRIPTION: This challenging single-track delivers a solid workout through chaparral and shady oak forests, feeling like several different hikes rolled into one. The trail drops off the fire road into […]

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 […]

Our third Falll 2025 Backbone Trail outing in the Santa Monica Mountains will be an 11 mile, 3000 gain outing from the Backbone Trail at Malibu Creek Trailhead to the […]

I have posted a hike in a group I recently took over as Organzer. Check it out and RSVP here. That is a larger and more active group so please […]

This 30-mile ride begins at scenic Avila Beach with a light trek on the Bob Jones Trail. Our route intensifies as we climb up See Canyon Road, passing by orchards […]

This 30-mile ride begins at scenic Avila Beach with a light trek on the Bob Jones Trail. Our route intensifies as we climb up See Canyon Road, passing by orchards […]

Capturing all the beauty of Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks — dramatic views, peaceful canyons, and two waterfalls — this loop is a group favorite. It’s about five miles long […]
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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