• Las Padres Trailhead~Sherwood Forest ~ Gentler Friendly

    Los Padres Trailhead 55 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, ca, US

    This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for […]

  • Los Robles Trailhead II ~ Braille Trail ~ Gentler Friendly

    Augustine Staging Area E Santiago Canyon Rd and Hicks Haul Rd, Silverado, CA, US

    Our hike leaves from Greenmeadow Trailhead (a.k.a. Braille Trail) This loop hike is also about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, because we are […]

  • Flash Hike: HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon (Rain or Shine)

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! See also https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hwd-ranch-mormon-canyon-loop-2/ for more details The HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The […]

  • Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge

    37862 Bouquet Canyon Rd 37862 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    Pacific Crest Trail to Martindale Ridge DESCRIPTION: This hike is another one of my local favorites, close to suburbia but feels like miles away. The hike is entirely on the […]

  • Mission Point The Hard Way

    O'Melveny Park - HWD 17300 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, ca, US

    See the hike report from last year's trip: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/mission-point-the-hard-way O’Melveny Park spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after […]

  • Day Hike to Fisherman’s Camp in the San Mateo Wilderness

    Tenaja Trail Head Parking Cleveland Forest Rd. and Forest Route 7501, Wildomar, Wildomar, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: This will be a Day Hike to Fisherman's Camp via the Tenaja Trail to explore the trail condition and camp area prior to my Beginner Backpacking Trip on April […]

 

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