We are going to host two counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate up to 48 hikers. We will all be on the same trails, one loop going clockwise with Laurie starting at the Los Padres trailhead and one loop going counterclockwise with Steve starting at the Los Robles Trailhead. We will converge at the […]
We are going to host two counter-rotating hikes so that we can accommodate up to 48 hikers. We will all be on the same trails, one loop going clockwise with Laurie starting at the Los Padres trailhead and one loop going counterclockwise with Steve starting at the Los Robles Trailhead. We will converge at the […]
This side of the park is back open! I'm excited to be back. 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 […]
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next to the golf […]
Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse (see photos for description!) “This is a grand tour of one of Anza-Borrego’s most remote, rugged, and beautiful areas. In the midsection of this trip, you’ll pass through a pristine wilderness where the tracks of a mountain lion are far more common than the impressions of […]
The hike will be about 4.5 miles with about 500 ft. of elevation gain. We will start on Peters Canyon Trail and take this to East Ridge View Trail. This is where we will go up Big Red. Then we will continue on this trail until we get to Eucalyptus to loop back. We will […]
Meetup Time: 8:15 A.M. DISTANCE: 9 miles - Loop GAIN: 1,569 ft' RATED: Not for beginners. This one is Moderate / Moderate +++ mainly for almost 1600 Elevation Gain and Distance. HIKE DURATION: About 5 1/2 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: The area of China Flat and Simi Peak is in the Santa […]
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The hike we will be doing is a loop at about 5.5 miles with 725 ft. of elevation gain. We will meet at the Willow Staging Area that is right off of the 133. We will begin at the trail head of the Laurel Canyon Trail. We will take this to Lizard Trail, then we […]
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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