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 is one of many routes from the Conejo Valley to China Flat. Except for one turn near the […]
This is day 4 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 redwood forests. Make sure you sign on to the events you want to attend. Four of our events (June 3,4,5) will start in Guerneville. Of […]
4.3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easier Option: 3.2 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. The "cc" in the title means counter clockwise. We'll be stopping at various points to regroup. We will start […]
Bucket list trip! It's finally time to cross off Havasupai! This is not a beginner trip. We will be moving at an advanced pace. To attend this event, you and I must have previous trip history together, no exceptions. Feel free to contact me! Please add yourself to the wait-list to indicate interest. These dates […]
Tentative trip-date will be finalized by May. This trip lets us get up to some altitude while there is still snowpack in the sierras. NO PLUS 1 Distance – 10 miles round trip Peak Elevation: 10,834 Elevation Gain/Loss: 800-2000 Terrain Type – possible Snow Difficulty – Intermediate residual snow and ice may be on the […]
DESCRIPTION: Our delightful hike takes us over the mountain from Red Box to Strawberry Meadow, that is located In the protective shade of the great Strawberry Peak. We will enjoy a different view of the peak with granite cliffs and boulder stacked ridges. The trail will pass through clusters of dense chaparral, scrub oak, manzanita, […]
When was the last time you did this hike?... Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. […]
Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. We will be doing about 5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You can wear hiking or running shoes. There is a Upper Newport Back Bay Nature Preserve parking lot right off University Dr. and Irvine Ave. (See […]
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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