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Hike Bommer Ridge to the Top of Boat Canyon

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

We are going to hike on Bommer Ridge Trail the whole time. We are going to take this until we hit the top of Boat Canyon, and then turn around. […]

Chesebro Canyon MTB trail potluck hike – fit beginner

5402 Chesebro Rd 5402 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. There is an out-and-back option that lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please bring something to eat and drink, […]

Paradise Falls – Moonridge – Easy Intermediate

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.3 miles, 800' gain, fit beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people […]

Learn about great So-Cal Hikes, Free class at REI Tustin

100 N Avenue 50 100 N Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us at the REI in Tustin to learn about the treasures in our own backyard. We'll talk about how to find places to go, guided, solo, and groups to […]

Free Webinars on Hiking Safety and Tech

Online event

Register through Evenbrite link Join experts from Montrose Search & Rescue (SAR) and Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) for a discussion on hiking safety tips that can help hikers […]

Chivo Canyon – Intermediate

5079 Westwood St 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, US

4.25 miles, 1200' gain, intermediate We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left and take […]

Hike Mt Waterman

Waterman Hiking Trailhead CA-2, Pearblossom, CA, US

Details Distance/ Gain: The hike is a 6-mile loop with about 1200 feet of gain. Rating: Moderate + (mainly for distance and altitude). Description: Mt Waterman is better known as […]

Malibu Search and Rescue Trail Run

Paramount Ranch - HWD 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, ca, US

THIS IS NOT AN HWD EVENT -- Go To registration page or see race flyer. 1K, 5K, 10K Course Information The Malibu Search & Rescue Trial Race (run or walk) […]

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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.