We'll be taking a ride around Calabasas which will include an option for the group to add a side ride to The Upper Las Virgenes Ranch for some great views of the area. Make sure you have Tannus inserts, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Juan […]
NOTE: We will leave from the Greenmeadow Parking lot and NOT from the Moorpark Lot. This is a second hike for Thursday but the hike leaves from Greenmeadow Trailhead so turn at the end of Moorpark Rd on Greenmeadow and go to end to the parking lot (a.k.a. Braille Trail). This hike will be an […]
This week we’ll hike about 5.5 miles with 950’' 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, relaxing hike. After a short street walk to get to the trailhead, we'll hike along Los […]
4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous […]
DESCRIPTION: This hike is finally being rescheduled from the January fires. Please note earlier start time due to summer temperatures. This a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will stop […]
This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 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 Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]
This ride will be mostly on dirt roads as we take on a loop in Northeast Simi Valley. Will start with a climb up Rocky Peak Rd. which takes us to Las Llojas Canyon Rd. followed by Chivo Canyon Rd. From there we'll finish with street and bike paths. Bring a lunch to eat in […]
Note: This event will be offered at 10:30 and 11:30, running about 30 min each time. Do you experience FOMO when your friends go camping? Wanna join but don't know where to get started? Come to this Essentials class to learn: Why go backpacking in the first place, how to pick a destination, and where […]
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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