
Give the ecosystem a helping hand at Harmon Canyon working under the guidance of Ventura Land Trust (VLT) leaders. Exact activities will be determined day of the volunteering but example tasks are: hand pull small invasive plants, hike 1 mi for streambed invasive plant removal (tamarix). No plant expertise necessary. BRING gloves, spade or hand […]
Approximately 5.0 mile loop. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE WRITEUP BELOW TO GET TO THE TRAILHEAD. This Loop is about 5 miles long. This hike is rated moderate for its elevation gain and distance. The group hikes between 2.5 and 3.5 mph. If you cannot hike at a minimum of 2.5 mph, please do […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/challenger-open-space-loop-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,This is a great trail good amount of flat with ups and downs. As we leave the parking lot (parking is free and it's a paved lot) will make some inclines to a open field section to make our way to the top of the mountain. The grade is real gradual but […]
Long Canyon Loop is approximately 6.4 miles and is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Simi Valley in the Lang Ridge Open Space area. Disclaimer: This is a well known trail to some, but it will be my first time hiking this trail from this trailhead so I will be consulting my map often. […]
My 65th birthday and retirement day is coming up, and I can't wait to celebrate with my hiking buddies at one of our favorite hiking and post-hike lunching spots. I am planning a hike in Corral Canyon with lunch at Malibu Seafood and you are cordially invited. SO SAVE THE DATE! The great thing about […]
The Keyhole 7 memorial bench was installed in April 2016 as a tribute to our friends we lost in Zion in September 2015. It survived the fire that swept through the area in May earlier this year. Let's pay it a visit in remembrance of those we lost. We will be taking the Garapito 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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