Come and join us for a loop hike (8 mile RT/1,333 feet elevation gain) in Crystal Cove State Park. We will explore the upper and lower trails enjoying beautiful mountain […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i So with all this rain the Tapo Canyon Preserve should be covered with green everywhere! It is always so pretty this time of year... Hello Fellow Hikers, Join me […]
Raise your hand if you've been to Temescal Canyon but never seen the waterfall at full flow.....or the 2nd waterfall. Those of you who raised your hand, RSVP today! Temescal […]
4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the […]
If only there were a moon so we could walk these tree lined streets in the “Hazy Shade” of moon beams. Alas, the waning gibbous moon rises late on this […]
Saturday, January 14, 2023 - ALL DAY HIKE - Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch, Red Rock Canyon, Cantil CA - a FULL DAY DESERT ADVENTURE ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING […]
Welcoming the WTC Class of 2023. Let's get to know one another and get in shape by hiking to Josephine Peak. Details and how to sign up are in the […]
******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER […]
I normally reserve this hike for the HWD VIPs, but this month I am inviting all HWD members. VIPs are members that have made a donation or assisted with trail […]
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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