
Cheeseboro & Las Virgenes Canyons to Shepherd’s Flat (Loop Hike)
Please join a beautiful hike in Upper Las Virgenes Preserve and Cheeseboro Canyon! We'll do my classic loop (a little different than the classic book version) and start at the […]

Please join a beautiful hike in Upper Las Virgenes Preserve and Cheeseboro Canyon! We'll do my classic loop (a little different than the classic book version) and start at the […]

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 […]

The Ray Miller Trail is an awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. We will start from the trailhead which follows the canyon eastward, away […]

UPDATE: Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/The-Weekday-Trailblazers/about/ Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show […]

Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Easy option: 2.8 mi, 700' gain. Even easier option: 2.2 mi, 600' gain. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their […]

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Please review our guidelines to participate in our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless you're on the "Attending" […]

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 […]

This is not an event, rather a call to action. One of our members, Jackie, will be taking donations of items and is also looking for volunteers to help the […]

This loop hike is about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish 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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