
Oakbrook Vista – Intermediate
3.2 miles, 900' gain, 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 […]

3.2 miles, 900' gain, 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 […]

Come explore the hills of north Silver Lake, where the vast Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs reflect the heavenly blue sky beneath Dodger Stadium and surroundings. This urban hike is […]

Time to celebrate the January birthday babies, which includes your humble host himself, happily! Anyone with a January birthday (or close enough) is part of the fun and festivities, so […]

Join us for an exploratory hike in the new trails in the Red Rock Wilderness area. We will do roughly 7 miles with 1,000 ft. of gain. ***Must also register […]

This hike will be about 7 miles total with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

DESCRIPTION: From AllTrails… The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the […]

Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration […]

The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

TRAINING HIKE Day Hike this (SUNDAY 1/19/25) Milage: 7 - 8 miles LOOP Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have seen regular car make […]
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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