Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. We begin hiking at Trippet Ranch, walking north on a paved driveway about 100 […]
Let's celebrate new year on the trail with potluck picnic! Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain We'll be passing through a beautiful canyon with huge red, pale purple, and tan sandstone walls. The hike begins with a steady climb on a fire road for 0.75 mile. We turn right at the junction and begin heading mostly […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers,Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we start […]
5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate.The address is not where the hike starts, it's a nearby house that GPS might be able to follow to get you to the lot. This route would be classified as fit-beginner, if not for an extended incline that runs for almost a mile in the middle of the hike. […]
STATSDifficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphillLength: 4 miles, 2 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1400’View: Cross-valley view and Ocean on clear nightsDetails: Steeper uphill, easier downhill TRAILHEAD INFOPark on the street near the address. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited […]
5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate. This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […]
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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