Here's a stunning walkabout for our slow, old and WW (Walking Wounded) members to enjoy. It's a 4+ mile walk though beautiful LaCanada Flintridge neighborhoods. The entire hike will have us on a dirt trail starting out in Hahamongna Watershed Park before linking up with the Flint Canyon Trail.If you enjoyed our walkabout along oak […]
Due to the increase of party crashers, moving forward, I am now scheduling mystery hikes. I will provide minimal hiking info here, then to those going, I will send an email the morning of with complete details. Note: I have opened this hike to two groups of 10, each group led by a PM Hiker […]
Let's enjoy a strenuous, brisk hike to Ontario Peak. Drive to Icehouse Canyon at https://goo.gl/R2aYUC . The Numbers: Time: arrive at 6am and depart at 6:15. Parking is a hassle and may include a road walk.Distance: 13 miElevation Gain: ~3800 ftCOVID: wear a mask around others, avoid close contact, and do not come if you […]
Stats:COVID-19 guidelines applies, mask, social distancingDistance: 9-10 miles, 5-7 hoursElevation Gain: 2700 ft.Rating: Mod/Adv 8/10Waitlist=10-priority previously had hiked with me this trail Trail: Looped, will be on mostly rocky and regular trails with a very short stretch of pavement. WARNING: There will be some short stretches of steep uphill climbs where some might feel more […]
Please read the entire write up before signing up *** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** […]
A LOCAL, BUT CHALLENGING TREK SHERWOOD'S SENTINEL - Stands guard over Lake Sherwood and Lake Eleanor with views of The Las Virgenes and Westlake Reservoirs as well THE CAVE - We'll be stopping off at the largest cave in the Santa Monica Mountains If you're looking for more of a challenge than what ordinary trails […]
Come join me Veterans Day November 11, for an afternoon hike. I have the day off and thought I would start the hike at 3pm, I hope you can join me!I was recently introduced to a new starting place for the Limekin trail. It is on Corbin Ave, just before the YMCA, if you get […]
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. It's not fair to those on the waiting […]
Lets hike a longer way to Angel Vista! We will start from the Oak Creek Canyon Trail off of Moorpark Road. This is a faster paced hike (only break is at the halfway point at the Vista).To get there, take the Moorpark Road exit and then go west until you reach the dirt lot that […]
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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