
Peak 2270
We will park at the intersection of Box Canyon and North American cutoff- there is a water tower on the right heading south. We will walk along the cut off road until we get close to the peak then bushwhack/scramble to the top.

We will park at the intersection of Box Canyon and North American cutoff- there is a water tower on the right heading south. We will walk along the cut off road until we get close to the peak then bushwhack/scramble to the top.

Come join me for a quick-paced (2.5-3 miles per hour) evening hike. Let's get in a good hike before our Thanksgiving feasts take place! We will be on pavement or gravel most of the way, which makes it good for nighttime! I am extending this hike an additional two miles from the last time I […]

Hi All, Barring extenuating circumstances, if you sign up and don't show up, or change your rsvp to "not going" less than 4 hours before the start of the hike more than once, you will not be welcome to hike with me again. Masks are mandatory as we gather at the trailhead and the Lookout! […]

PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details If you like my Goat Peak hike, you'll love this one! A few […]

YOU MUST MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF SIX FEET FROM OTHERS DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING For the safety of yourself and others, please follow these guidelines so we can continue posting hikes. ***YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is […]

Nikki to fill in

Please join After Thanksgiving Hike & Potluck Picnic! Let's enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at a maximum, burn off calories and enjoy potluck picnic!Please bring some drinks and food to share and your own cups, plates and so on. Wildwood Park-Santa Rosa Loop Moderate 6½ mile loop with an elevation gain/loss of about 1000 ft. For the […]

Lets burn off some of that Thanksgiving feast by doing this 8 mile hike!I have not been there since May so it will be partially exploratory since I did not check it out before. I have seen other groups going so I know it is safe and ready for us. In years past this has […]

Hi All, Just a heads up: Barring extenuating circumstances, if you sign up and don't show up, or change your rsvp to "not going" less than 4 hours before the start of the hike more than once, you will not be welcome to hike with me again. Please and thank you for being considerate! Masks […]
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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