
Early Morning Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis
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 […]

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 […]

3 peaks 2 litter of water 8 miles or so Hike starts at 8am at the trail head However some of us will meet at Smart & Final on white […]

Camping at Yosemite Upper Pines Campground for 3 nights! 🎉 And, of course, there will be hiking 🥾 and other activities 🎣🚴♀️🚣🧗♀️ Some will be doing Half Dome 🏞️ (Steven Thomsen […]

Start at 5pm due to the heat and the moonrise time. 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 5:46 pm Photo by Helen Let's enjoy the gorgeous sunset, full moon, and […]

This is a second hike for Thursday starting at 8:30. We will start at Santa Rosa parking lot, cross the bridge over the water and hike down to the new […]

We are limiting this hike to 15 due to the limited parking on Old Topanga Road. Please carpool if possible. This stretch of the Backbone Trail travels between Old Topanga […]

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 […]

The weather is finally cooling down...enough to do an Ojai ride!! We'll be leaving promptly at 9:15 am from Ventura. We won't be waiting for anyone who is late. If […]

Curious about building outdoor skills, gaining confidence in the backcountry, learning how to navigate with a map and compass, or just looking for a like-minded hiking community? Join us for […]
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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