This hike starts at the corner of Potrero and Westlake Boulevard, and immediately crosses over into the Three Springs area over an empty streambed, past some old car parts and bug traps! We'll climb up a single-track to a volcanic boulder-strewn ridgeline offering views of both Lake Eleanor and the Las Virgenes Reservoir. We will […]
Join us on our fourth hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2026 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series. This outing is a 10-miles, 2300' gain out and back hike on the Backbone Trail up Hondo Canyon to Saddle Peak (2789’) including fossils on the Fossil Trail. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Hondo Canyon […]
Join us for a scenic hike through Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center in Agua Dulce. This moderate loop combines the park’s dramatic rock formations, high-desert scenery, and a section of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail. Distance: Approximately 3.3–3.4 miles Elevation Gain: Approximately 500–600 feet Difficulty: Moderate Estimated Hiking Time: 1.5–2 hours, depending on […]
NOTE: We will meet at the Museum parking lot between Santa Clara and Main Street. It won't be as hot in Ventura, so let's take it easy and hike from the museum up to the cross and a few trails in the upper botanical garden, before we head back down. Bring money or credit card, […]
Let's head out to the famed Peace, Love, Joy arch at the Danielson. This out and back hike wanders through grasslands and chaparral from the Rancho Sierra Vista trailhead, then climbs up Danielson fire road for some fantastic views north to Port Hueneme and Oxnard and west toward the Pacific Ocean. If it's really clear, […]
Thursday will be a hot one, so hot in fact, that the heat warning may turn into a heat advisory and this will be cancelled, so watch your email. In case it's not, we'll start extra early, at 8 am. Please be nice; avoid turning around in residents’ driveways if at all possible. This shorter, […]
This Ebike ride will consist of 100% paved roads. Along the way, we'll ride that portion of Mulholland Drive, known as the Snake. Make sure you have slime in your innertubes or tires so as to prevent a flat. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Berniece Bennett Park at 9:00am. RESTROOMS: At the beginning, end and middle […]
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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