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Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics […]

Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics […]

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 […]

Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! The festival takes place along 4 blocks […]

I'm taking a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests. Make […]

The “Featured photo” was taken at the Saddle Peak after the Pacific Palisades fire. I also added a photo previously taken at the same location. Let’s go to see how […]

We will hike the Powerline Trail to Conejo Peak, including a brief stop at the "teardrop" loop below the final climb to the peak. Great views of the Pacific, Channel […]

This is day 2 of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to wine-tasting and […]

4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a […]

This is day 3 option (B) of a 4 day trip to Guerneville on the Russian River near Santa Rosa. Guerneville is known for its natural environment and proximity to […]
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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