This is a Beginner hike - that means no steep climbs, no loose soil or slippery rocks on trails, limited distance, and limited elevation gain. If you regularly do our faster/longer/higher Intermediate hikes, you might want to consider leaving room for newcomers to the group. Rain is forecast for Thursday; 80% chance before 10 a.m. […]
4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […]
No rain is expected tomorrow, but rain is expected next Tuesday. Let's hike/walk the Callegus Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail which we can walk without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls currently flowing in the creek that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the […]
Come on out and dance to a great 80's band at one of our favorite places. 80's Invasion, led by Dirk Knight and Mony Mony, are a fun, high-energy act that does great covers of everything 80's From A-ha to ZZ Top, Duran Duran to Inxs, Blondie to Billy Idol, Pat Benetar to Peter Gabriel, […]
*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake Distance: ~ 12 miles total, RT - Out and back style Gain: ~2400' Hiking Time: 5.5 hours RATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340' Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not […]
******** 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! […]
Join us for a leisurely hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon in Tarzana. Caballero Creek ought to be full of water today. If you've hiked Caballero Canyon in the past but never seen much water in the creek then you'll not want to miss this hike The Caballero […]
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildwood-canyon-trail-to-newhall-open-space Hello Fellow Hikers, Finally recovered from my broken foot. Can't wait to hit some dirt and burn some calories! So this is a lesser known area so might not encounter many others in the beginning. This hike is more up and downs with leveled off sections. The mountains should be green and beautiful with […]
Come and join us for a loop hike (8 mile RT/1,333 feet elevation gain) in Crystal Cove State Park. We will explore the upper and lower trails enjoying beautiful mountain and ocean vistas. Meet at the Coastal Peak Park parking lot next to the restrooms at 7:30AM. You must complete a waiver to participate on […]
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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