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 […]
3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate. A fit beginner can handle this. Because there are a couple extended inclines, I've rated this at the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. That's OK, because this is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. We'll stop at various points to let people catch up. We'll start by […]
Distance: 11.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2000 Rating: 7/10 Not for beginners! No sweeper For intermediate and advanced hikers only http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/8/0/600_70743712.jpeg Don's Trail: a bit of asphalt and then single track trail; out and back and a loop. More about this route: From the parking area we head down an asphalt road which takes us to […]
Ready to give orienteering a shot? This location is mostly flat and very beginner friendly. The terrain is described as "Flat flood basin with subtle features and highly variable vegetation thickness." Come up with a team name, pick a course, register and the race is on... Post a comment if you'd like to be matched […]
The secret recesses of Upper Rustic Canyon and it’s shady “bay tree” tributary, invite the avid local hiker on an adventurous loop hike on unmarked and partially overgrown trails along some of the most rugged sections of the Santa Monica Mountains. At the outset we descend into Upper Rustic Canyon where we will be joined by scattered live oak and […]
Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may will find this hike to be too hard. We'll start […]
Join a virtual presentation by conservation ecologist Dr. Sean Anderson who will discuss the threat of climate change to the Conejo Valley, and what we can do about it, in the kickoff presentation of the Conejo Open Space Foundation's (COSF) 2022 Speaker Series. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday March 2nd at […]
5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. 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 hike. It is […]
This 14.5 mile hike begins at the Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon and proceeds up Mesa Peak Motorway. After about about 6 miles of uphill trekking with ocean views, we reach the top of Corral Canyon where we can do some optional rock climbing, take a break, snack, horse around, etc. See picture. Then we […]
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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