Come along this three-mile nature walk to enjoy an easy breezy view of the Newport Beach Backbay. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Sun sets at 7:15 so we need to start our one-hour walk at 6:15 promptly. Please arrive by 6pm to allow […]
4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it […]
Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. This will be a chance for our weekday hikers to do the hike that is usually just done on weekends, and you'll also get a chance to see Paradise Falls. We start at the Las Flores trailhead […]
Find the Bears! Collect the bear logos hidden along this tour spanning an old Red Line trolley line and two stations, the Bible Knowledge Society museum, with great views of Echo Park, Mt Washington and Mt Wilson. Meet at Rick’s, Riverside and Fletcher. Hike Leader - Geoffrey Mohan Event Organizer - Homer Tom hikerhomie@gmail.com Meetup […]
We had so much fun last time, we are going to do it again. This is one of my favorite hikes around! Come join us for a super fun adventure. Prepare to get wet! We cross the San Gabriel River multiple times. (The water will be knee height or lower.) The hike is going to […]
Meetup Time : 8:30 A.M. DISTANCE: 7 miles - out and back style. GAIN: 1700' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for thin air (low oxygen) impact and long steeper stretches. HIKE DURATION: About 4 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This 7-mile hike from the 8100 […]
My birthday is coming up, and I can't wait to celebrate with my hiking buddies at one of our favorite hiking and post-hike lunching spots - Malibu Seafood Cafe. Soon after I will be leaving for Italy -- not sure when I will be back 😂 🦞 One of the great things about Malibu Seafood […]
This is a last minute posting, but please join me for this casual, slow paced hike. The plan is to do about 4-5 miles. The hike is an out and back, with very little elevation gain. This will be a mix of road/dirt, so any running shoes will do. Parking is free in the lot […]
3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset and the biggest full moon of the year, Harvest moon, at the beautiful Angel Vista! This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should […]
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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