THIS A CONDITIONING HIKE! Our group hikes at a minimum of 2.5 miles per hour. You must be able to keep up with the group. Please sign up for this conditioning hike only if you can do this. Use the directions to the trailhead as described below. You must be able to hike 2.5 miles […]
3.2 miles, 900' gain, easy intermediate. The first part is a steady incline, followed by a rolling trail to our destination. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. There are no super steep sections. This hike takes us to a secret spot below a large rock formation. Naturally […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC I'll be hiking the upper Beacon and Old Zoo trails as well as lower Beacon and Old Zoo trails […]
I'll lead in with saying that this event is not an official Calabasas Day Hikers event, and I'm not the official host. With Saturday being National Public Lands Day, I thought I'd take some hike time and spend it giving back to one of the areas our group uses most. It's sponsored by one of […]
The Stats Distance 6.5 milesRating 6-7/10, not for beginnersElevation gain: 2000 ft.Trail: Fire Roads and Trails w/ some steep uphills The PlanDon's writeup Warning: This route starts uphill 1950 feet in less than 2 miles so don't say I didn't warn you!! Depending on your abilities gloves could come in handy and you could be […]
Sorry for the short notice but the forecast for thunderstorms has waffled back and forth. It finally looks like Sunday will be a day with zero T'storm chances. Hike to the summit via the Ski Hut trail and descend via the Backbone trail to the Notch and then via the service road back down to […]
Have you ever heard of the Baron Ranch hiking trails? Most folks haven’t, but it’s a splendid -- and sometimes shady -- trail a couple miles west of Refugio State Beach and it’s worth the trip. And if that's not enough, we'll have a picnic at Refugio SB after the hike where Ann and I […]
4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike has a fit-beginner option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, described at the end of this description. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have […]
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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. |
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