This is one of the most scenic coastal and inland routes of Summerland, Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria. It includes riding in bike lanes with traffic, a dedicated bike path, rarely traveled back roads, and a 1 mile section of a hidden dirt trail (not advisable for road bikes). Make sure you bring along a […]
Serious RSVPs Only. Let's Road Trip! 🏞️🚙...........💨 Friday June 2 to Sunday June 4, 2023 🚙🏕️ We will be camping at Kennedy Meadows Campground, Inyo National Forest. ⛺The campground is no-reservation, first-come and is usually $8-12 per night. Each camping participant is to get their own space or share with a small group. Currently the […]
*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes. Meetup Time: 7:30 A.M. (We hit the trail promptly at 7:45) PARKING/CARPOOLING - There is parking on the side of Big Tujunga Cyn Road, but this is a popular hike right now and parking is limited - so carpooling is highly recommended. DO NOT […]
This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live Oak Trail. This turns into Serrano Road which will take us to Serrano Cow Trail. At this part of the trail, we usually see a […]
THE WEEKDAY TRAILBLAZERS BIKE LADY IS BACK! RIDE COAST FROM VENTURA HARBOR TO HOBSON THEN PICNIC AND ROCK 'N ROLL TO THE VANISE TERRY BAND Bike ride meets and rolls from the Village at the Ventura Harbor at 9:00 AM for about 28 miles of mostly flat cycling along the coast with a mix of […]
This is monthly docent led hike that happens on the first Saturday I will unfortunately will not be doing this adventure; I also have a bike ride planned. The volunteer that does this hike is very knowledgeable and familiar with the area. Franklin Canyon in Beverly Hills is a nature center and park full of […]
NO WHITE LIGHTS – Bring a green or red headlamp/light if you have one. If you don’t you can piggy back off mine and the others.’ If you have problems hiking in the dark without a white light, do not attend. Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad views over Santa Ynez […]
We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla […]
Fit Beginner 4.3 miles, 480' gain. Easier Option: 4 miles, 230' gain. We walk a mostly flat section for 1.1 mi. to the 2nd junction. Easier option: Continue straight for 3/4 mi., left at the split, right after another 500', arriving at some picnic tables on the right after another 750'. Regular route: Left, heading […]
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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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