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Whiting Woods Loop

Whiting Woods Trailhead 100 Whiting Woods Rd, Glendale, CA, US

Let's beat the heat! This is a short trail but the first two miles are very steep. We'll take a short snack break at one of the towers, enjoy the […]

Las Flores to Meadows Picnic Area via Lynnmere Trail – Potluck Hike

604 W Avenida De Las Flores 604 W Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Let's start the long weekend with this fun potluck hike! Please bringFood and drink to shareYour own cup, plate and utensilsWaterGreat spirit! 4.5 mile 650' elevation gain We'll start the […]

Wirebreak – Santa Ynez Canyon Loop – Lunch at Spruzzo’s

Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead 17400 Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ I'm timing this hike with the opening of Spruzzo Restaurant in Pacific Palisades. Date may change accordingly. We begin the hike by traveling south […]

Hummingbird Party Rock – fireworks

Parking Lot near Hummingbird Trail Entrance 2325 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley, CA, US

This will be our fourth 4th of July event and potluck celebration. It is well away from any traffic jams and other holiday nuisances. Difficulty: Fit Beginner (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781) Note: The […]

Carpinteria Bluffs and Salt Marsh

Viola Fields 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

Welcome back Sierra Club group!Monday should be warm so let's kick off the re-opening with a cool beach walk.We'll walk the bluffs to the Salt Marsh and return along the […]

Long Canyon – Easy cc lollipop – the back way

Long Canyon Trailhead Parking Lot 597 Shadow Ln,, Simi Valley, CA, US

5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. 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 […]

LA JOLLA CANYON TO MAGU PEAK followed with a visit at the beach

La Jolla Campground PCH Hwy1 at the La Jolla Campground, Malibu, CA, US

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 […]

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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.