
Ray Miller Trail in La Jolla Canyon ~ Gentler Intermediate
It is going to be hot on Tuesday, so this is a slower, early, hike up Ray Miller. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in […]

It is going to be hot on Tuesday, so this is a slower, early, hike up Ray Miller. The trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in […]

Summer heat is here so let’s get in a 6 mile hike before the temperature get too high. Palo Comado ("Burnt Stick" in Spanish) tells you a lot about the environs - frequently burned over by wildfires, this was directly in the line of the Woolsey Fire but much of the vegetation has re-grown. This […]

5.3 miles, 600' gain, Easy-Intermediate 2.5 miles, 100' gain, Beginner We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we'll come to a junction. For those that want the full hike, we'll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop […]

Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Review Basic First-Aid and WFA topics to include: ✔️ Snake Bites ✔️ Poison Oak ✔️ Fish Hooked ✔️ Drowning ✔️ Heat Exhaustion, and more... 🌼 Share personal medicine/emergency kit contents for backpacking. 🌼 Discuss […]

CHC Camping Trip Stony Creek Campground, Sequoia National Forest August 7-11, 2024 36° 39' 54.8820" N 118° 49' 58.0188" W Sequoia National Forest is a beautiful alpine area with some of the largest trees on earth – the giant sequoias. Our campground is near a beautiful natural granite waterslide with swimming holes. Come prepared to […]

Haven't done this hike in over a year. Hoping the marshy area has dried up since we have had no rain in a while. Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike No […]

NOTE: This will be a gentler hike for Thursday. We will go slower and with less elevation gain and less miles. If anyone wants to add more miles, and someone knows the route, we can take the loop up to the Greenmeadow Parking lot and then back to Moorhead. We will start in the parking […]

Please join us for a hike to the very tippy-top of Conejo Mountain. This 5.0-mile hike has a total elevation gain and loss of 1,100 feet (at least, according to GaiaGPS). Because of the distance, I'm classifying it as a Gentler, but there are some steep spots for which trekking poles may be advisable. Almost […]

4.6 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate Easier Option - 2.7 miles, 320' gain Many have gotten lost relying on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. Wendy Dr. ends […]
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 19, 2026
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