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Palo Comado to Simi Peak

Palo Comado Canyon - Doubletree Trailhead Aspen Ridge Ct, Oak Park, 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 ALREADY DONE SO. I Have been wanting to return to the Palo Comado trail for quite some time now. It's beautiful during the spring. Hopefully, […]

The 101 Wildlife Crossing at Liberty Canyon: A presentation by Beth Pratt

Online event

Cross-Posted from the Conejo Open Space Foundation Register now for the first of the 2021 COSF Speaker Events. Please join COSF for a live online presentation by Beth Pratt who will share news on the Liberty Canyon wildlife crossing. Her presentation will be on Thursday March 11th at 6:30 pm. COSF will send instructions on […]

Sostomo and Deer Valley Loop Trail

Sostomo Trail Sostomo Trail, Malibu, CA, US

Here we go again....Come join me for another adventure :) If you haven't done this one yet (I haven't either) You're in for a surprise. This is considered one of the prettier hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains and even though it is a workout ( yes will have some steep inclines ) will have […]

Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop

Join me on a conditioning evening hike. This hike is a moderate five mile loop with a total elevation gain/loss of about 600 ft. This hike starts at Potrero Rd and Big Sycamore Canyon Rd. There is no parking on Potrero Rd or Big Sycamore Canyon Rd, so park on Pinehill Ave. We will hike […]

ZUMA – Ridge and Scramble Loop

Backbone Trail - Kanan Trailhead Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA

*** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]

REI – END OF SEASON CLEARANCE

Online event

REI's End of Season Clearance event is here! Save Up to 50% Off. STARTS NOW! URL: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei-eos50 Shop early for best selection. Featured product categories:• Up to 50% off Women's Clothing• Up to 40% off Men's Clothing• Up to 50% off Jackets• Up to 40% off Clothing Accessories• Up to 50% off Footwear• Up to […]

Montclef ridge route exploration

Paradise Falls Paradise Falls, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Having not been successful on my first attempt I’m going to explore an alternative route. I will also be tagging a nearby peak by lizard rock. 5-6 miles moderate “ish”. Some bushwhacking

Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike

4153 Potrero Rd 4153 Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Come join me for a quick-paced (2.5-3 miles per hour) evening hike. This will be the longer 9 mile version. We will be on pavement or gravel most of the way, which makes it good for nighttime! I am extending this hike an additional two miles (taking a side trail another hiking group I am […]

SIMI VALLEY CAVES + a lot of rock scrambling

Hummingbird Trailhead Kuehner Drive, Just North of CA 118, Simi Valley, 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 ALREADY DONE SO. This trek is for all you rock scramblers out there that love to meander through a maze of rocks. We'll start at […]

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