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 on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb […]
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 Canyon is a very popular hiking spot with great views of the ocean and LA basin on clear days, a seasonal waterfall, and a densely […]
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 route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]
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 night. We will climb 1,000 stairs and gain 435’ cumulative feet. Park in the Vons/Habit Burger parking lot at 7307 N Figueroa Street (Eagle Rock, […]
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 AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** !!!NOTE: Read details carefully. Distance: ~ 9 miles Gain/ Loss: ~ 1250' / 1179', however we start at 2600' […]
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 link.
******** 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 FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! We're currently building stairs on the trail....a fun thing to do, and you can see results in one day! […]
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 work. For more info see https://www.hikingwithdean.com/vip-circle/ We will begin by hiking northwest on the Backbone Trail to Upper Zuma Canyon. Our first stop will be […]
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