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Loop Through Long Canyon/Wood Ranch – Gentler Friendly Hike

Long Canyon Trail At the intersection of Long Canyon Road & Wood Ranch Pkwy, Simi Valley, CA, US

Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Don't show up unless […]

Fossil and Old Boney Trails – Intermediate Hike

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa 4121 Potrero Rd, Newbury Park, CA, US

Join us on this sweet (maybe not so sweet!) hike that wanders through grasslands and chaparral, down into a canyon, then up to eye-stretching views. We will follow Sycamore Canyon […]

Paradise Falls – The easy way

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

3.5 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do when visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that […]

Hike at Whiting Ranch – Wahoo’s Parking Lot

Wahoo's Fish Taco 27412 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, CA, US

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 Creek Canyon to Los Robles East ~ Gentler Intermediate

498 Greenmeadow Ave 498 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a rather special trail in Los Robles Open Space that is designed for the blind as well as the sighted. The all-access trail is shaded […]

Las Llajas – Suitable for beginners

Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, US

5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through […]

Wilderness Access Day – Bommer Canyon

Bommer Canyon Community Park 11 Bommer Canyon, Irvine, CA, US

We will be playing it by ear a bit, but we will be doing a hike that will be around 5 miles with 800-900 ft. of elevation gain. **You do […]

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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.