
Late Morning Hike – Tijeras Creek Trail to the Arroyo Trabuco Trail – Loop
This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]

This hike will be about 7 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. We will start the hike at Cañada Vista Park. From here we will take the Tijeras […]

Intermediate Backpacking Trip (only because it's a Dry Camp) Milage: 7 - 14 miles (depending on route) Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have […]

I'll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center on this Sunday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello -- and for a […]

Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at […]

"Satwiwa" is Chumashan and directly translates to "the bluffs," which can also translate to "higher places," and is the Chumashan name used for a former village near the current culture […]

Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ […]

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 […]

This hike will loop around the periphery of Dos Vientos Open Space, passing Twin Ponds, overlooking Potrero Road and the Oxnard Plain with the Channel Islands in the background. We […]

This hike is in addition to Cheryl's hike. It will be in the same area with the same meeting spot, but we will hike in the opposite direction and probably […]
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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