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SUMMARY:Potrero – All paved – Easy Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:5.75 miles\, 700′ gain. Easy Intermediate.\nDo not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. \nThis hike is a great trail when it might be muddy because almost the entire hike is on an asphalt path through a huge state park (> 20 sq miles). \nThere is an extended incline on the return. \nSince the elevation gain is low and the route is paved\, we’ll be likely hiking a little faster than typical. It’s a little more than 8 miles to go all the way to the ocean. \nAt the 2.9 mile mark\, we’ll find a picnic table 350′ off to the side\, where we’ll stop and have a social event for about an hours before heading back the way we came. There are no turns on this hike\, so as long as you stay on the asphalt path\, you really can’t get lost. \nDirections:\n4161 Potrero Rd.\nThousand Oaks\, CA 91320\n34.156636\, -118.962989 \nNote that when turning left at the dead end to continue on Potrero Rd.\, the sign at the intersection will say S. Reina\, but it is actually only that street if you go right\, and to the left\, it is a continuation of Potrero Rd. \nFrom the west: 101-S\, Exit 48B Wendy Dr.\, turn right.\nFrom the east: 101-N\, Exit 47C Wendy Dr.\, turn left.\nSouth on Wendy Dr. until it deadends at Potrero Rd.\nRight on Potrero Rd. for 0.5 miles.\nLeft to stay on Potrero Rd. (it is Reino if you turn right) for 0.5 miles.\nTurn right on Pinehill Ave. and park. \nWalk 800 feet back to the intersection of Potrero Rd. and Big Sycamore Canyon Rd.\nDo not park on Potrero Rd. \nThe Hike:\nDistance: 5.9 miles.\nGain: 700′\, mostly on the return.\nDistribution: The return section has an extended incline.\nDifficulty: Easy Intermediate.\nShape: Out and Back.\nPace: 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Asphalt path.\nTrail Variations: Rolling stroll with an extended incline.\nDuration: 3.5 hours.\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: Yes\, along the way at the start.\nDrinking Fountains: Yes\, along the way at the start.\nParking: Free along Pinehill Ave. No parking on Potrero\, it is for residents with a permit only. \nWhat to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.\nFlashlight or headlamp. \nHosting\nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description. Navigation: GPS navigation as needed. \nHike type: Social.\nWe won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping\, even if it means every 50 steps. See “How hard is this hike” in the discussion section (LINK). \nThis hike is out-and-back on an asphalt path\, While it will be acceptable to split from the group moving faster\, slower\, or otherwise at your own pace\, keep in mind if you get ahead\, you must know where we are stopping. \n[FAQ](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/23772638/Frequently_Asked_Questions/)\n[Disclaimer / Release of Liability](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/potrero-all-paved-easy-intermediate/
LOCATION:4161 Potrero Rd\, 4161 Potrero Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Inspiring & Challenging Steep Moonlight Hike: Mission Peak Loop in Granada Hills
DESCRIPTION:STATS\nDifficulty: 4/10\, Steep up & down\, with some slippery spots\nLength: 3 miles\, 2 hours plus breaks\nElevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’\nView: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and Mountains\nDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail\, which is not on any trail map\, so this is now a loop. \nTRAILHEAD INFO\nPlenty of parking on Sesnon.\nGetting there might be tricky so please review the “How To Find Us” section & pull up the location on a map before driving there. \nNight-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty\, breeze is cool\, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! \nWe take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint\, we take a nice break to have beer/soda/snacks & look at beautiful scenery. \nPlease RSVP & arrive by 6:55 pm for a 7 pm start. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. \nCOMMON-SENSE NOTES\n* COVID-19 guidelines apply: Social Distancing\, Feeling Well\, Bring a Mask in case it’s needed\n* Please wear proper hiking boots\n* Consider long pants in case there is some brush along the way\n* Bring plenty of water to drink\n* Bring a headlamp to use after dark\n* Fun\, yummy snacks are always appreciated\n* Bring a Cheerful Attitude 🙂 \nWe hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). \nWe hope to see you! \nSteven & Keith\n213.986.SNOW \n* * * * * * * * * *\nVHC INFO. AND DISCLAIMERS \nFarzan Rule: We start the hike at the Posted hike time-SHARP! \nPLEASE – Know your limits & abilities. Check weather conditions\, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding & fun. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE\nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk\n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.)\n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G.\n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times)\n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times)\n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR)\n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself)\n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader)\n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities)\n10 – Use your imagination \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY\nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. The VHC Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any VHC Meetup events\, you are releasing the VHC Meetup Group & it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/inspiring-challenging-steep-moonlight-hike-mission-peak-loop-in-granada-hills-8/
LOCATION:18000 Sesnon Blvd\, 18000 Sesnon Blvd\, Granada Hills\, CA\, 91344\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Inspiring & Challenging Steep Moonlight Hike: Mission Peak Loop in Granada Hills
DESCRIPTION:STATS\nDifficulty: 4/10\, Steep up & down\, with some slippery spots\nLength: 3 miles\, 2 hours plus breaks\nElevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’\nView: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and Mountains\nDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail\, which is not on any trail map\, so this is now a loop. \nTRAILHEAD INFO\nPlenty of parking on Sesnon.\nGetting there might be tricky so please review the “How To Find Us” section & pull up the location on a map before driving there. \nNight-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty\, breeze is cool\, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! \nWe take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint\, we take a nice break to have beer/soda/snacks & look at beautiful scenery. \nPlease RSVP & arrive by 6:55 pm for a 7 pm start. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. \nCOMMON-SENSE NOTES\n* COVID-19 guidelines apply: Social Distancing\, Feeling Well\, Bring a Mask in case it’s needed\n* Please wear proper hiking boots\n* Consider long pants in case there is some brush along the way\n* Bring plenty of water to drink\n* Bring a headlamp to use after dark\n* Fun\, yummy snacks are always appreciated\n* Bring a Cheerful Attitude 🙂 \nWe hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). \nWe hope to see you! \nSteven & Keith\n213.986.SNOW \n* * * * * * * * * *\nVHC INFO. AND DISCLAIMERS \nFarzan Rule: We start the hike at the Posted hike time-SHARP! \nPLEASE – Know your limits & abilities. Check weather conditions\, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding & fun. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE\nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk\n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.)\n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G.\n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times)\n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times)\n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR)\n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself)\n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader)\n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities)\n10 – Use your imagination \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY\nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. The VHC Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any VHC Meetup events\, you are releasing the VHC Meetup Group & it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/inspiring-challenging-steep-moonlight-hike-mission-peak-loop-in-granada-hills-7/
LOCATION:18000 Sesnon Blvd\, 18000 Sesnon Blvd\, Granada Hills\, CA\, 91344\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Pentachaeta loop Trail in Triunfo Canyon Park + a bit of the LVR overlook trail
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nA LOCAL\, BUT A BIT OF A CHALLENGING TREK \nWe’ll do the regular Pentachaeta Trail loop plus some additional distance in order to tack on extra mileage to this 2.8 mile loop. This trek offers views of Westlake Village and its lake as well as the LVR (Las Virgenes Reservoir). \nMEET UP LOCATION: Pentachaeta Trailhead\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B007’53.2%22N+118%C2%B049’17.2%22W/@34.1314464\,-118.8236407\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1314417!4d-118.8214519 \nMEETUP TIME: No later than 9:00 a.m. \nDURATION: Four plus hours \nOBJECTIVE: Besides doing the Pentachaeta Trail loop\, we will do a portion of what the Woolsey fire left us of the Las Virgenes Reservoir overlook trail that once took us all the way to Westlake Blvd. \nDISTANCE COVERED: 5+ miles – fairly steep at times \nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE HIKER \nPACE: A fun and comfortable pace for adventurous Trekkers. \nELEVATION GAIN: 1000′ \nTERRAIN: Easy to rugged and steep plus overgrown areas. \nSUGGESTIONS: Bring gloves\, trekking poles and protective clothing \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/pentachaeta-loop-trail-in-triunfo-canyon-park-a-bit-of-the-lvr-overlook-trail-2/
LOCATION:Pentachaeta Trail Head in Triunfo Canyon Park\, 32176 Triunfo Canyon Rd\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Sudden Hike ~ Skyline Trail in Honor of Don T.
DESCRIPTION:For those who never had the pleasure of hiking with Don\, I can’t say enough about what a remarkable person he was and what a profound influence he had on so many lives – how much he put into grow the group\, make it uniquely his own and fill our weekends with memorable adventures\, all while making great friends in the process. You can find hiking groups everywhere but Don had a way of finding the best routes\, on and off the beaten path…and always included a personal touch in his write ups. Every year\, we try to do a birthday hike to remember and honor him. \nAny pace welcome to do the Skyline Trail out and back. The plan is to hike up to the Verdugo Motorway at a moderate pace\, take in the views and head back the way we came. There will be a couple points to stop along the way to take short breaks and regroup. It’s pretty straightforward but will mark the trail\, if needed. Bring layers. It gets cold when we stop for a snack break. \nSTATS \nDistance: 6.5 miles \nElevation Gain: 1700 feet. \nRating: Moderate 5/10\, not for beginners. \nTrail: Fire Road\, Non-maintained Fire Road and Single Track w/very little shade. \nDaylight Saving Time doesn’t end until the weekend so bring a headlamp. \nWe will meet at the Skyline trailhead and make our way to the Verdugo Motorway\, maybe go to one of the towers\, and head back the way we came. When returning to the cars\, please keep in mind this is a residential neighborhood. \nDirections: \nIf heading north on the 5 fwy\, take Olive exit to Olive Ave. Head northeast\, towards the mountains\, until you reach the Country Club arch. Drive through. Road becomes Country Club Dr. Follow it until road veers right to S. Via Montana. \nIf heading south on the 5 fwy\, take the Verdugo Ave exit. Make a left. Follow the road as it turns left and becomes Verdugo. Head northeast\, towards the mountains. Make a left on any of the ten streets to Olive Ave where you will turn right. Follow Olive until you reach the Country Club arch. Drive through. Road becomes Country Club Dr. Follow it until road veers right to S. Via Montana. Park on either side of street when the first house on the left comes into view. \n************************** \nThe Fine Print \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member) \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The VHC Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any VHC Meetup events\, you are releasing the VHC Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/sudden-hike-skyline-trail-in-honor-of-don-t-2/
LOCATION:Skyline Trailhead\, 300 South Via Montana\, Burbank\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Dos Vientos - Easy Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:5.2 miles\, 1140′ gain\, easy-intermediate. \nWarning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location\, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. \nThe hike starts on the Park View trail\, completely flat along a gravel track that moves around the Dos Vientos Community park. It then gently rises into the surrounding hills\, continuing onto the Powerline trail. \nThe first 1.75 miles has about 350′ of gain and another 150′ of gain on the return\, including an extended incline of about 450 steps. The extended incline is fire road\, so it isn’t especially steep. \nParts are ruggedly strewn with small rubble but there are still clear foot paths along the edge. It will get the heart pumping and beginners will probably curse this extended climb. At the height of this point\, there is a fantastic overlook. \nWe continue another 0.85 miles for another 450′ of gain and 190′ on the return. It continues to the next electrical tower where the trail splits. This leads to the 2\,200 feet high Conejo Mountain in Camarillo\, CA. \nAt the end of this segment\, we’ll stop to share snacks and beverages (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) before returning back the way we came. \nThis trail offers panoramic views of the Oxnard Plain\, the Pacific Ocean\, numerous Channel Islands\, Boney Mountain\, Mugu Lagoon\, and the Topa Topa Mountains. \nInteresting Notes. \nYou will see several plants of note: \nPrickly Pear Cactus \nInside and fruit are edible. Remove needles and scrape to remove hairs\, cut top off\, hollow out to make water container. Burn off needles. Fruit peels easily. Eat seeds and all. Use duct tape to remove thorns from hands. \nLichen \nA composite organism arising from algae\, cyanobacteria\, or both\, and often fungi. They come in many colors. Not related to moss or any plant. They get all their food from photosynthesis\, air\, water\, and minerals in their environment. Most comes from air\, and therefore\, can be used to monitor air pollution. 6% of earth’s land surface is covered by lichens. This is the paint that gives the look of the rocks of Yosemite. 20\,000 known species. Self-contained ecosystems. Some of the oldest living things. Can survive unprotected in space\, surviving vacuum\, fluctuating temperatures\, and cosmic radiation. Used for making dyes\, sometimes by boiling in water. Some are edible\, some poisonous. \nDirections: \nDos Vientos Community Park\n4801 Borchard Rd\nNewbury Park\, CA 91320\n34.175205\,-118.981760 \nFrom the 118: \nWest to CA-23.\nCA-23 south for 7.4 miles.\nUS-101 north for 4.1 miles.\nExit 47B Borchard Rd.\nBorchard Rd. south for 7 miles.\nDos Vientos park entrance on the right. \nFrom CA-23: \nCA-23 south to US-101.\nUS-101 north for 4.1 miles.\nExit 47B Borchard Rd.\nBorchard Rd. south for 7 miles.\nDos Vientos park entrance on the right. \nFrom US-101 (Camarillo/Ventura): \nUS-101 south.\nExit 47A Borchard Rd.\nBorchard Rd. south for 7 miles.\nDos Vientos park entrance on the right. \nHike Stats: \nDifficulty: Easy Intermediate (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)\nDistance: 5.2 miles\nElevation Gain: 1140′\nDistribution: All of the gain is on the way up.\nShape: Out and Back.\nPace: 2.0 mph\nTrail Variations: After 1.5 miles\, there will be several sections of 1000 steps or more that are continuous elevation gain.\nDuration: 3.5 hours.\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: Yes.\nDrinking Fountains: Yes.\nParking: Free in paved lot.\nTrail type: Single track and fire road. Parts of the fire road have heavy gravel and rubble.\nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes. \nBelow is the route we will follow. Please take note if you plan on separating from the group\, perhaps for returning right away instead of participating in the snack and beverage share. \nWhat to Bring: \n1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.\nFlashlight or headlamp.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed. \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed. \nHike type: Social. \nWe won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping\, even if it means every 50 steps. See “How hard is this hike” in the discussion section (LINK https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). \nStops: \nThe host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share. \nWe will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits\, else something will be used to mark the direction\, usually a large arrow made of baking soda. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach hiker is responsible for knowing their capability\, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace\, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind\, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group. \nGroup separation: \nSometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation. \n[FAQ](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/23772638/Frequently_Asked_Questions/)\n[Disclaimer / Release of Liability](https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/)
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/dos-vientos-easy-intermediate-2/
LOCATION:Dos Vientos Community Park\, 4801 Borchard Road\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T033718
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SUMMARY:CONEJO VALLEY BOTANIC GARDEN - The start of a botanical garden series
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. \nNEED HELP:\ngo to: [https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC](https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) \nBetween The Oaks Mall and the mountains and the freeway and the green way\, lies one of the hidden gems of the Conejo Valley. The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is 33-acres of natural terrain encircled by the city of Thousand Oaks. From the sweeping vistas at the peak of the Garden through fifteen unique\, hillside specialty gardens\, and onto the hiking trail along the riparian steam\, the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is a destination not to be missed.\nWe’ll cover all the trails that this small park offers. It’s perfect for beginners on up and it’s one of the shadier areas to hike in now that the weather is warming up. \nMEETUP LOCATION: Inside the Dover and Hendrix Park at the end of Jeaunine Street entrance (SEE LINK BELOW FOR THE EXACT LOCATION)\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B011’36.3%22N+118%C2%B052’59.2%22W/@34.1930591\,-118.8865345\,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1934059!4d-118.883112\nThere are restrooms in the park \nMEETUP TIME: Ready to hike no later than 8:00 a.m. \nDURATION: 2+ HOURS \nDISTANCE: 4 miles max \nELEVATION GAIN: 500 feet max \nPACE: 2+ mph \nTERRAIN: Single and double track trails \nDOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES IN THIS PARK
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/conejo-valley-botanic-garden-the-start-of-a-botanical-garden-series/
LOCATION:Conejo Valley Botanic Garden\, 400 W Gainsborough Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. \nNEED HELP:\ngo to: [https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC](https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) \nBetween The Oaks Mall and the mountains and the freeway and the green way lies one of the hidden gems of the Conejo Valley. The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is 33-acres of natural terrain encircled by the city of Thousand Oaks. From the sweeping vistas at the peak of the Garden through fifteen unique hillside specialty gardens and onto the hiking trail along the riparian steam the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is a destination not to be missed.\nWe’ll cover all the trails that this small park offers. It’s perfect for beginners on up and it’s one of the shadier areas to hike in now that the weather is warming up. \nMEETUP  Inside the Dover and Hendrix Park at the end of Jeaunine Street entrance (SEE LINK BELOW FOR THE EXACT LOCATION)\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B011’36.3%22N+118%C2%B052’59.2%22W/@34.1930591-118.886534517z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1934059!4d-118.883112\nThere are restrooms in the park \nMEETUP TIME: Ready to hike no later than 8:00 a.m. \nDURATION: 2+ HOURS \nDISTANCE: 4 miles max \nELEVATION GAIN: 500 feet max \nPACE: 2+ mph \nTERRAIN: Single and double track trails \nDOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES IN THIS PARK;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 W Gainsborough Rd:geo:-118.8857687,34.1916662
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033718
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SUMMARY:ECHO MTN & INSPIRATION POINT- THE BACKCOUNTRY ROUTE
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: [https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC](https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) \nWe will start hiking on the Lower San Merril\, then go off trail scrambling up to Echo Mtn. Here we will take a short break.\nThen\, we’ll contnue on the middle San Merrill for a couple of miles before we go off trail again ascending a use path to the old amphitheatre ridge leading us to Inspiration Point. This will be our lunch break as we admire the views under that veranda. \nFYI: Along the ampitheatre ridge route (just before we reach IP) you wll see gorgeous views of Brown Mountain\, surrounding peaks of the San Gabes and beautiful red rock formations. \nAfter the break we will descend Castle Cyn and head back to our cars via the San Merrill trail. \nThis will be a loop hike. \nThis hike will be posted with another meet up group. \nSTATS:\nLevel-strong intermediate/advanced capeable of rock scrambling and off trail experience/NO BEGINNERS PLEASE\nDistance: 9-10 miles R/T\nGain-1500′ (approximate)\nPace-moderate good pace with breaks\nTerrain-rocky fire road & single track trails\nRestrooms- none at the trailhead\nParking-free along Lake/E. Loma Alta or Montereosa Dr.\n***PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! PARKING ON THE WEEKENDS FILLS UP FAST! \nDIRECTIONS:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B012’15.8%22N+118%C2%B007’50.3%22W/@34.2043984\,-118.1328387\,17z/data=!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x80c2c2bc030d2655:0xee2f80f57fad9686!2sCobb+Estate+Trailhead!8m2!3d34.2040657!4d-118.1306608!3m5!1s0x0:0xa215a0581d02d2e4!7e2!8m2!3d34.2043942!4d-118.13065 \nWHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.\nLunch/snacks\, electrolytes\, at least 3 liters of water\, Lug soles with good tread\, poles if you like/have them.\nHand sanitizer & mask (optional) \nMy cell: 562 331 3793 \nCDH POLICY: Any member with two NO SHOWS on CDH events since 2017 will lose their membership with CDH. Members will not be allowed on this and future events until they have updated their CDH profile by answering the new questions as well as having a recognizable face photo of themselves. This update cannot be done via an app\, an iPhone or any other type of a hand-held phone. It must be done on a computer.\nFAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/echo-mtn-inspiration-point-the-backcountry-route/
LOCATION:Cobb Estate Hike\, 3302 Lake Ave\, Altadena\, CA\, 91001\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T140000
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SUMMARY:Graveyard Canyon EXPLORATORY
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 7-10 miles\, off-trail \nElevation Gain: 1500-3000 feet \nRating: 6/10 ? \nNot for beginners. For intermediate and advanced hikers only. \nThis is a canyon off the East Fork of the San Gabriel River that caught my attention once as I drove by. Based on research online\, it seems to be a wide\, fairly open\, accessible canyon for a few miles\, with a stream running thought it this time of year. At the very top of the canyon is Rattlesnake Peak\, though we won’t be able to make it that far. \nAfter about 3.5 miles\, the canyon becomes much steeper but may still be passable for up to another 1.5 miles. If it looks doable\, those interested can continue on and see how far we can get. \nBe prepared for stream crossings\, some possible bushwhacking\, and possible rock scrambling higher up the canyon. There is NO trail here. \nAlso please watch out for RATTLESNAKES. If you want a scare\, check out this video from Graveyard Canyon\, which is cued up the the relevant time at 16:15: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_icvz4_oE&t=975s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_icvz4_oE&t=975s) \nWe’ll meet at the large dirt parking area with restrooms along the East Fork Rd\, exactly 2.5 miles from Highway 39. Because there are restrooms and signage here\, an ADVENTURE PASS parking permit may be required – I’m not sure what the rules are these days. \nNOTE: The listed end time for the event is just a guess. We may finish much earlier\, or possibly later\, depending on what conditions we encounter and how far we decide to go. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while carrying on a conversation with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this one\, but need to be picked up after. \n*** \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/graveyard-canyon-exploratory/
LOCATION:Graveyard Canyon\, California\, CA\, 91702\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033718
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration on the Guadalasca Trail in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Cyn)
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nWe have made a lot of progress on fixing up Guadalasca over the past 3 sessions\, but long sections higher up were devastated by the rain in December! Happily the lower sections we already worked have held up well\, but there is lots to keep us busy higher up. This is a joint project between the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council and the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association\, and everyone is welcome to join in! \nWe will be driving into the park with 4-wheel drive vehicles. Transportation is limited so be sure to sign up to secure a ride in! \nAt this time State Parks is requiring all volunteers working on state park property to provide valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Please bring proof of vaccine to this event. \nWe’ll drive into the park from the meeting point to the work area at 8:30\, so be sure you get there early enough to have your proof of vaccination checked. \nAll tools will be provided\, as well as instructions on how to use them safely and effectively\, by experienced trail crew leaders. No experience needed – everyone works at a rate they’re comfortable with and takes lots of breaks. Bring a snacks and lunch to eat on the trail; we’ll break for lunch about 11:30. \nWear sturdy hiking boots with good lugs\, long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, sunglasses\, sunblock and a hat\, and bring water\, snacks. Bring work gloves – we can’t loan you gloves during the pandemic. \nYou can learn more about trail restoration work here http://corbamtb.com/programs/trail-crew.shtml and here http://smmtc.org/trailwork/voltips.php \nParents/guardians are responsible for minors at all times\, and they must constantly and directly supervise children under 14. Children must be over 7-years old to attend.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/trail-restoration-on-the-guadalasca-trail-in-pt-mugu-state-park-sycamore-cyn-3/
LOCATION:Wendy Trail Head\, 3996-4128 Potrero Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T130000
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SUMMARY:Loop Hike to Abandoned Pool\, Bee Rock and Old LA Zoo -- Griffith Park
DESCRIPTION:We don’t get into Griffith Park much but when we do its special. On this trek I’ll take you to an abandoned pool on top of a hill. \nThe pool was originally built in the 1920’s for a girls camp. The camp was destroyed by fire in the 1950s and a new camp was built slightly lower on the hill – as a boys camp. A new girls camp was built as well\, but further west. The pool remained in use by the boy’s camp until 1987 when it was closed after a bigger pool was built in the camp. \nOur hike will begin at the Fern Canyon Nature Trail. We’ll swing through the remains of the Old LA Zoo on the way up the hill to the pool. We’ll take a break at a lonely picnic bench by a memorial to Paul Ritschel\, a Sierra Club member who led monthly night hikes in the Park from 1969 to 1972. \nOn our return we’ll (trespass) through the new camp\, visit Bee Rock and another section of the Old Zoo \nWe’ll stay off the wide trails/roads as much as possible (of course) and on ridge-top use trails instead. The NO FIREROADS rule will be in effect! \nHike is about 6.5 miles with 1800 ft total ascent and rated DIFFICULT due to terrain
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/loop-hike-to-abandoned-pool-bee-rock-and-old-la-zoo-griffith-park/
LOCATION:Merry Go Round Lot One\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T130000
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SUMMARY:Rex The Towers and Elliot peak
DESCRIPTION:Hello Fellow Hikers\,\nWill be hitting three peaks on this one. Jonathan will be our event leader and we will be following his route that will take us to Rex and the Towers and Elliot peak. Expect a workout. The area is still so green and the wild flowers are everywhere now. But the views on top of the peaks will be the best part! This will be more of a hard moderate with some steep inclines but also gradual inclines between. This hike may be to hard for beginners hikers as will be doing 2\,000 elevation gain. I’ll be listing a Alltrails link for the purpose of directions to our meeting site but we will not be doing that exact route on AllTrails…\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elliott-peak-via-western-plateau-trail \nTRail loop\nMiles 8.5\nElevation Gain 2\,000\nRated hard moderate\nDogs allowed but will have some steep sections and maybe some scrambling\nParking free dirt lot \nAs of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you can not finish for any reason please turn back early. \nPlease check back on hike info as rain\, heat advisory\, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:\n1. Hike your own hike\n2. Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike all responsibilities are of your own once you attend please be aware of your limits
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/rex-the-towers-and-elliot-peak/
LOCATION:Conejo Canyons Trail Head\, 2010 Conejo Center Dr\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T130000
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Dam Disaster Site and Historical Landmark – Santa Clarita
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP? Go to: [https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC](https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) \nHigh winds\, rain\, and hot weather will cancel this hike. \nA little history: \nIn 1924\, construction began on the ill fated St. Francis Dam\, located in San Francisquito Canyon\, about 11 miles northeast of Valencia. Its chief engineer was William Mulholland. Construction completed in 1926. By 1928\, the dam was at its full capacity\, it held 19 billion gallons of water. \nOn the morning of March 12\, 1928\, muddy puddles began seeping through the walls of the dam. Mulholland and his assistant\, and the dam keeper\, inspected the area and verified that it’s safe. Twelve hours later\, at 11:57 pm\, the St. Francis Dam collapsed. Its tidal wave killed 431 people on record\, and hundreds more were just gone. Bodies were washed as far as Ventura\, 50 miles away\, and some were found on the shores of Mexico. \n[content-egg module=Amazon template=simple] \n***************************************
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/st-francis-dam-disaster-site-and-historical-landmark-santa-clarita/
LOCATION:Alisal Road Parking Lot\, 464 Alisal Rd\, Solvang\, CA\, 93463\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn\, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR THE NIGHT BEFORE AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WILL BE OBSERVED THIS SUNDAY** \nThis activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! \n**Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn\, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway**\n**Sunday March 13\, 2022**\n**TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:00 A.M.**\n**Eden Outdoor Adventures** \n**FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.** \n**Sunday March 13\, 2022: Echo Mountain via Millard Cyn\, Sunset Ridge & Lower Mt. Lowe Railway** \n**RATING:** **Intermediate** – **No beginners!** \n(roughly 7 miles roundtrip\, 1\,656 ft elevation gain) \n**MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.** \n**We will be doing a car shuttle to Millard Canyon (Chaney Trail) where an Adventure Pass is required and be purchased from REI\, Big Five or check link below (you only need a day pass).** \n**https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410** \n**A face mask is required if you are participating in the car shuttle.** \n**MEETING PLACE: At the end of Lake Avenue where it meets Loma Alta Dr.** \n**Destination Google Map Link: [http://goo.gl/maps/fs5s1](http://goo.gl/maps/fs5s1)** \n**Or enter Cobb Estate Trailhead into your GPS.** \n**DESCRIPTION**:\nThis hike is approximately 7 miles with 1\,656 feet elevation gain is **for well-conditioned hikers.** Join us on this trip into a former era in the San Gabriels where we will witness the remnants of a resort (White City) and of the Mount Lowe Railway. For those interested\, we may go to El Patron Mexican Food Restaurant for lunch at 2555 Lake Ave\, Altadena\, CA 91001 after the hike. \nIf you would like to learn more about the history of Echo Mountain\, click the link below. \n[http://www.hike-losangeles.com/blog/thaddeus-lowe-and-the-white-city-in-the-sky](http://www.hike-losangeles.com/blog/thaddeus-lowe-and-the-white-city-in-the-sky) \n**WHAT TO BRING:**\nA face mask if you will be carpooling\, a minimum of two liters of water\, snacks\, hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, hiking boots or shoes with good traction\, daypack\, hiking poles/sticks\, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt\, jacket depending on weather. Clothes should be loose fitting\, and light-colors are preferable. \n**FOOTWEAR:**\nHiking boots or shoes with good traction. **Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.** \n**MEETING PLACE: At the end of Lake Avenue where it meets Loma Alta Dr.** \n**FULLY VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.** \n**MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M.** \n**David’s Cell: 818-905-0596 Please use discretion before calling.** \n**[EdenEOA@gmail.com](mailto:EdenEOA@gmail.com)** \n**CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!** \nRELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The EOA events\, you are releasing the Eden Outdoor Adventures and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries\, death including loss of or damage to property. \n**Should you disagree with any of the above “Conditions to Participate” please do not participate.**
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/echo-mountain-via-millard-cyn-sunset-ridge-lower-mt-lowe-railway/
LOCATION:Cobb Estate Hike\, 3302 Lake Ave\, Altadena\, CA\, 91001\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T090000
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SUMMARY:🚴 Bicycle Ride from Arcadia Park to the oldest McDonald's in Downey (50 miles)
DESCRIPTION:It’s the first day of Daylight Savings time\, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour the night before. \nThis bike ride begins at Arcadia County Park heading east to Encanto Park in Duarte. Next we’ll take the San Gabriel River bike path across the Santa Fe Dam heading south through Whittier Narrows exiting at Telegraph Road in Santa Fe Springs proceeding to McDonald’s in Downey. \nAfter a brief lunch stop we’ll head north on the Rio Hondo bike path towards El Monte Airport and after a brief stop at Peck Road Park we’ll return to Arcadia. \n*** \nBIKE RIDE QUALIFICATIONS: \nThis bike ride is for bike riders who are comfortable riding on city streets and bike paths for 50 miles. \nYou are required to wear a bicycle helmet\, and you must be able to keep up with our group. We ride at a speed of 12 to 15 miles per hour. \nPlease READ THE RULES for participating in this bicycle ride at https://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/about/ \n*** \nBIKE ROUTE: \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/32850951 \n*** \nFREE PARKING: \nThere is free parking at Arcadia County Park. Restrooms are available near the north end of the parking lot. \n*** \nPLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: \nRSVP: If you can’t come please change your RSVP to “No” so we are not waiting for you. \nBICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride. \nRULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Obey all traffic stops and signals and use standard hand signals for group rides at http://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/pages/5_Hand_Signals_for_Bicycle_Rides \nSPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes\, levers\, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don’t have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car! \nMONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary. \nBIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock. \nHELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. \nWATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don’t get dehydrated and food to eat\, such as a protein bar\, in case you get hungry. \nWAIVER OF LIABILITY: \nPlease read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group\, it’s organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it’s organizers or trip leaders\, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants. \n*** \nEverybody must sign up for this event through Meetup individually. No guests allowed. \nThis bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups. \nThe main group coordinating this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%b4-bicycle-ride-from-arcadia-park-to-the-oldest-mcdonalds-in-downey-50-miles/
LOCATION:Arcadia County Park\, 405 S Santa Anita Ave\, Arcadia\, CA\, 91006\, US
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T180000
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SUMMARY:Hawk Canyon lollipop - Pot Luck hike
DESCRIPTION:4.2 miles\, 700′ gain\, easy-intermediate. This hike has a fit-beginner option: 2.7 miles\, 500′ gain\, described at the end of this description. \nThis is a pot-luck hike. We’ll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table\, so please bring food and drink to share\, and any utensils your items might require. \nWe have had occasions where there were no utensils\, so it might be wise to at least bring your own. \nWe start at the Conejo Canyons Trailhead at Conejo Center Dr in Newbury Park (1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd.). \nWe’ll hike downhill from the trailhead for 0.6 miles. We’ll continue uphill for 0.6 miles on the Western Plateau trail. We’ll regather at the top of the Peninsula Trail. \nThe trail will be rolling for the next 1 mile\, then drops 360 ft over the next 1/2 mile. At the bottom of the Western Plateau trail\, we’ll take a sharp right up Hawk Canyon. Our picnic spot is 1/4 mile up Hawk Canyon at the table under the trees. \nAfter the potluck\, we’ll continue up Hawk Canyon in our clockwise loop for 0.6 mile where the trail ends back at the Western Plateau trail. Take a left up the hill back to Conejo Center Dr. \n** If you plan on leaving before the group\, please familiarize yourself with the planned route\, which is posted with this description. \nThe Hike: \nDistance: 4.2 miles\nGain: 700′\nDistribution: Well distributed.\nDifficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Beginner.\nShape: Lollipop.\nPace: 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire road and single track.\nTrail Variations: Rolling stroll and ramp.\nDuration: 3.5 hours\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: No\nDrinking Fountains: No.\nParking: Free along street. \nWhat to bring: \n1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.\nFlashlight or headlamp.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed. \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description.\nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed. \nHike type: Social.\nWe won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping\, even if it means every 50 steps. See “How hard is this hike” in the discussion section. LINK: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781 \nStops:\nThe host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include an extended stop for a snack and beverage share at the half way point. This hike does not have any junctions once past the first 500′. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach hiker is responsible for knowing their capability\, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace\, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind\, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group. \nGroup separation:\nSometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation. \nDirections: \nConejo Cayons\n1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd.\nThousand Oaks\, CA 91320\nPark at: 34.205239\, -118.933403 \nUS-101\, exit Ventu Park Rd\, North.\nVentu Park Rd. North for 1 mile.\nRight on Rancho Conejo Blvd.\, 1.3 miles.\nLeft on Conejo Center Dr.\nPark on the street. \nFit-beginner option: 2.7 miles\, 500′ gain:\nInstead of turning left at the first junction\, turn right. Picnic table will be on the left. This replaces a 2.2 mile section with a 0.7 mile section.\nSee https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/events/279301083/.\nA link to a pic of the fit-beginner option route link is posted in the comments. \nRelease of Liability: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hawk-canyon-lollipop-pot-luck-hike-3/
LOCATION:1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd\, 1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Whitehorse Lollipop - Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate\, 5.25 mi\, 1000′ gain \nFit beginners can complete this hike\, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike\, it’s a social hike. We’ll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns. \nWe’ll start by climbing the Triunfo Canyon trail for 1.25 miles\, where we’ll hit a plateau. We’ll stop there and regroup\, taking in the views. Then we’ll continue onto the Los Robles trail for another 1.25 miles\, at which point we’ll come to a junction heading down. \nWe’ll head down and then up\, the Whitehorse Canyon trail for 1 mile\, then make a left onto the Conejo Crest Trail. We’ll follow that trail for 3/4 mile to a set of stairs and a bench. There\, we’ll have a snack and beverage share ( https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772 ) social event for 30 – 60 minutes before heading down the last mile back to our cars. \nReturning\, we’ll go down the Brookview trail for 0.2 miles\, making a left when we can\, going about 100 feet before turning right at a dead end\, and taking the Triunfo Canyon trail back down the way we came. \nThe Hike: \nDistance: 5.25 miles\nElevation Gain: 1000′\nDifficulty: Intermediate ( https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781 )\nPace: 2.0 mph\nDogs: Yes\nRestrooms: Yes\nDrinking Fountains: Yes\nParking: Free at the trail head.\nTrail: Varied. Good condition. \nWhat to Bring:\nSnacks and/or beverages to share ( https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772 ).\n2 liters of water.\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.\nFlashlight or headlamp. \nDirections: \nTriunfo Community Park\n1869 Tamarack St.\nWestlake Village\, CA91361 \nFrom Simi Valley:\nCA-118 west to CA-23 south\nCA-23 south for 7.4 miles\nUS-101 east/south for 1.5 miles\, exit Hampshire Rd.\nRight on Hampshire Rd. south for 1/2 mile\nRight on Triunfo Canyon Rd. for 1/2 mile\nRight on Tamarack St. for 1000′ to dead end.\nLeft into parking lot. \nFrom the East:\nUS-101 west/north\, exit Westlake Blvd.\nLeft on S. Westlake Blvd. for 1 mile\nRight on Triunfo Canyon Rd. for 1/2 mile\nLeft on Tamarack St. for 1000′ to dead end.\nLeft into parking lot. \nRelease of Liability: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/whitehorse-lollipop-intermediate-4/
LOCATION:Triunfo Community Park\, 1869 Tamarack St.\, Westlake Village\, ca\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Inspiring & Challenging STEEP “Kill ‘Em Quick” Moonlight Hike
DESCRIPTION:STATS\nDifficulty: 4/10\, Moderate but steep uphill\nLength: 4.2 miles Out and Back\nDuration: 2 ¼ hours plus breaks\nElevation Gain & Loss: 1350’; Peak: ?’\nView: Ridge Views\nDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments up and down \nTRAILHEAD INFO / FULL DESCRIPTION\nPark at 7303 Alpine Way\, Tujunga\, CA 91042\nThis hike is the Kill ’em Quick Trail. You start at the end of Alpine Way in Sunland-Tujunga. At the end of Alpine Way park and you will see an entrance to a dirt road. Walk up the dirt road and when you come to the top bear left. You are on Graveyard Truck Trail at this point. Continue to follow Graveyard Truck Trail for about 15 to 20 minutes. Look for a white sign that says “KEQ.” This is the entrance to Kill ’em Quick Trail. The trail starts to climb up the mouth of the canyon and then goes alongside the canyon. Once you are back in the canyon\, the trail cuts up and you begin a steep climb. The trail itself has some areas that are washed out. There is abundant loose rock on the trail and a few spots where you are just walking over piles of rocks. The trail climbs to the ridge and there are some great views. If you like hikes where total annihilation is your end goal\, this hike is great for it. Be careful on the way down because there is loose rock and dirt. \nNight-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty\, breeze is cool\, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! \nWe take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint\, we take a nice break to have beer/soda/snacks & look at beautiful scenery. \nPlease RSVP & arrive by 6:55 pm for a 7 pm start. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. \nCOMMON-SENSE NOTES\n* COVID-19 guidelines apply: Social Distancing\, Feeling Well\n* Please wear proper hiking boots\n* Consider long pants in case there is some brush along the way\n* Bring plenty of water to drink\n* Bring a headlamp to use after dark\n* Fun\, yummy snacks are always appreciated\n* Bring a Cheerful Attitude 🙂 \nWe hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). \nWe hope to see you! \nSteven & Keith\n213.986.SNOW / 213.507.2221 \n* * * * * * * * * *\nVHC INFO. AND DISCLAIMERS \nFarzan Rule: We start the hike at the Posted hike time-SHARP! \nPLEASE – Know your limits & abilities. Check weather conditions\, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding & fun. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE\nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk\n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.)\n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G.\n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times)\n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times)\n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR)\n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself)\n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader)\n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities)\n10 – Use your imagination \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY\nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. The VHC Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any VHC Meetup events\, you are releasing the VHC Meetup Group & it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/inspiring-challenging-steep-kill-em-quick-moonlight-hike/
LOCATION:7303 Alpine Way\, 7303 Alpine Way\, Tujunga\, CA\, 91042\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T170000
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CREATED:20220307T042330Z
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SUMMARY:BRIDGE TO NOWHERE (A WET AND WILD TREK)
DESCRIPTION:This will be an all day wet and wild event for the water lovers in our group. Please don’t sign up if you melt when getting wet\, because you’ll either get wet crossing or walking in the river. Not to mention one hell of a water fight will be taking place at the larger pools among all that sign on. \nBRING THOSE WATER CANNONS AND RIVER SHOES. \nThis Wednesday it’s time to cool off\, now that warmer weather is here\, by trekking along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to The Bridge to nowhere. The route there will require many river crossings. Most likely we’ll be getting our feet wet\, so wear appropriate footwear for this. With all the cool water along the way\, there’s no excuse for overheating on this trek. It’s much slower navigating along this river than our usual hikes that have trails. We’ll be rock hopping and scrambling when not on some kind of trail. There are several “use” trails\, many of them marked with cairns. While there is no “correct” route\, they all do go to the same place\, so we’ll just keep trying to follow the river. Bring more water than you normally would bring for a 10 mile hike\, since it will be very warm in the canyon. I most likely will be staying cool by the WWW constantly splashing river water on me or submerging in pools as needed. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Wednesday March 16th at 7:00 a.m. \nMEETUP LOCATION: Those out my way can meet me in Woodland Hills at 7:00 a.m. and take off from there in a car pool. Meet at the corner of Leonora Dr. and Ponce Avenue. Ponce Ave. is the first street east of Fallbrook. We can park on Ponce which is not in front of any homes. \nALTERNATE MEETUP LOCATION: If interested in doing this event but our meetup location won’t work for you\, then meet us at the trailhead. From the Azusa Ave/CA-39 exit off the 210\, head north for 11.8 miles\, then turn right onto East Fork Road. In 3.3 miles\, stay to the right to keep on East Fork Road and in 1.9 miles make a sharp left onto Camp Bonita Road. This road ends at the trailhead. I’ll meet you there at 8:30 a.m. ONLY IF YOU LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE THERE. Be patient since I will be fighting traffic getting there.\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B014’13.4%22N+117%C2%B045’54.2%22W/@34.237063\,-117.7672297\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xb9731c20ce51dc2b!7e2!8m2!3d34.2370634!4d-117.7650406 \nDISTANCE: 9.5 miles \nELEVATION GAIN/LOSS: 1250’/1250′ \nTRAIL DESCRIPTION: River trails. \nTHE PACE: We’re going to stay together\, so no faster than the slowest hiker (a moderate pace). \nDURATION: I’d like to get back to the cars before 5:00 p.m. \nLEVEL: Strong Intermediate trekker with the ability to rock scramble. \nMY CELL# IS: 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bridge-to-nowhere-a-wet-and-wild-trek/
LOCATION:Ponce Ave and Leonora Dr.\, 5330 Ponce Ave.\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:This will be an all day wet and wild event for the water lovers in our group. Please don’t sign up if you melt when getting wet because you’ll either get wet crossing or walking in the river. Not to mention one hell of a water fight will be taking place at the larger pools among all that sign on. \nBRING THOSE WATER CANNONS AND RIVER SHOES. \nThis Wednesday it’s time to cool off now that warmer weather is here by trekking along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to The Bridge to nowhere. The route there will require many river crossings. Most likely we’ll be getting our feet wet so wear appropriate footwear for this. With all the cool water along the way there’s no excuse for overheating on this trek. It’s much slower navigating along this river than our usual hikes that have trails. We’ll be rock hopping and scrambling when not on some kind of trail. There are several “use” trails many of them marked with cairns. While there is no “correct” route they all do go to the same place so we’ll just keep trying to follow the river. Bring more water than you normally would bring for a 10 mile hike since it will be very warm in the canyon. I most likely will be staying cool by the WWW constantly splashing river water on me or submerging in pools as needed. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Wednesday March 16th at 7:00 a.m. \nMEETUP  Those out my way can meet me in Woodland Hills at 7:00 a.m. and take off from there in a car pool. Meet at the corner of Leonora Dr. and Ponce Avenue. Ponce Ave. is the first street east of Fallbrook. We can park on Ponce which is not in front of any homes. \nALTERNATE MEETUP  If interested in doing this event but our meetup location won’t work for you then meet us at the trailhead. From the Azusa Ave/CA-39 exit off the 210 head north for 11.8 miles then turn right onto East Fork Road. In 3.3 miles stay to the right to keep on East Fork Road and in 1.9 miles make a sharp left onto Camp Bonita Road. This road ends at the trailhead. I’ll meet you there at 8:30 a.m. ONLY IF YOU LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE THERE. Be patient since I will be fighting traffic getting there.\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B014’13.4%22N+117%C2%B045’54.2%22W/@34.237063-117.767229717z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xb9731c20ce51dc2b!7e2!8m2!3d34.2370634!4d-117.7650406 \nDISTANCE: 9.5 miles \nELEVATION GAIN/LOSS: 1250’/1250′ \nTRAIL DESCRIPTION: River trails. \nTHE PACE: We’re going to stay together so no faster than the slowest hiker (a moderate pace). \nDURATION: I’d like to get back to the cars before 5:00 p.m. \nLEVEL: Strong Intermediate trekker with the ability to rock scramble. \nMY CELL# IS: 805-358-5972;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5330 Ponce Ave.:geo:-118.6205877,34.1679077
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T120000
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SUMMARY:ST PATRICKS BREAKFAST/BRUNCH HIKE TO THE MASH SITE
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO \nHOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE:\nhttps://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nLet’s start St. Patrick’s day early with a nice\, easy\, breezy hike to the MASH SITE before the real partying begins at night.\nSo wear your favorite green attire and join me in the fun. \nThis will be a potluck. Please bring your favorite breakfast/brunch appetitizer or snack to share. Also bring your own re-usable plate\, and utensils. You can also bring a drink for yourself or to share with others.\nWe will enjoy the festivities under the picnic tables at the Mash Site. \nStats:\nLevel- beginner(capeable of at least 5 miles)/intermediate\nDistance- 5 miles (approximate)\nGain- 200 ft (approximate)\nRestrooms- none at trailhead. There is a portable potty along the trail\nDogs- NOT ALLOWED ON THIS HIKE\nParking- dirt road along Mullholand Drive \nDIRECTIONS:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/@34.103494\,-118.714046\,3a\,75y\,160.24h\,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sIHbIajRhPot1rreNMiIIpg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DIHbIajRhPot1rreNMiIIpg%26cb_client%3Dsearch.revgeo_and_fetch.gps%26w%3D96%26h%3D64%26yaw%3D160.23843%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192 \nWHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.\nFood to share\, at least 2 liters of water\, Lug soles with good tread\, poles if you like/have them.\nHand sanitizer & mask optional. \nMy cell: 562 331 3793 \nCDH POLICY: Any member with two NO SHOWS on CDH events since 2017 will lose their membership with CDH. Members will not be allowed on this and future events until they have updated their CDH profile by answering the new questions as well as having a recognizable face photo of themselves. This update cannot be done via an app\, an iPhone or any other type of a hand-held phone. It must be done on a computer.\nFAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/st-patricks-breakfast-brunch-hike-to-the-mash-site/
LOCATION:Grasslands Trail Head\, 26998-26970 Mulholland Hwy\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T033719
CREATED:20220212T181012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T181012Z
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Canyon Trail Loop
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildwood-canyon-trail-loop \nHello Fellow Hikers\,\nIt’s St Patty’s day!! Yes so why not hit a trail and burn some calories before you head out for a big meal or green beer? This is a great trail as this route offers a little of everything. You have the waterfall plus a cave the creek\, open views plus shaded areas covered with trees and some water crossing. This isn’t that hard of a hike but you’ll still get your elevation gain and cardio in without feeling burned out before your plans. (ps don’t forget to wear your green 😉 I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, pics\, and stats https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildwood-canyon-trail-loop \nTrail loop\nMiles 5.7\nElevation Gain 836 ft\nRated moderate\nDogs allowed \nAs of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you can not finish for any reason please turn back early. \nPlease check back on hike info as rain\, heat advisory\, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:\n1) Hike your own hike\n2) Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nLiability Disclaimer:\nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike all responsibilities are of your own once you attend please be aware of your limits
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildwood-canyon-trail-loop/
LOCATION:Mesa Trail\, Mesa Trail\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033719
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SUMMARY:Happy Camp - Suitable for beginners
DESCRIPTION:Beginner. 5 miles\, 500′ gain. \nThis hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. That means it’s wide enough for a vehicle. To make up for the lack of elevation\, the distance will be about 5 miles round trip. \nWhen I hiked this\, I never noticed any real gain but ended up measuring about 500′ from the combination of small hills. Some of this trail is sandy\, so walking it at times can be more difficult than just walking a dirt trail\, almost like walking on the beach. \nWhat this hike lacks in ridge-top views\, it makes up for in its varied surrounding flora: There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. \nThe walk starts out in the gravel parking lot next to the Rustic Canyon golf course parking lot\, where there is a trail head along the north edge and plenty of room for at least 35 cars. We’ll walk along the fire road next to the golf course for 1.3 miles until making a left at a junction. \nPlease be advised that from that point on\, there are no dogs allowed. At some point as we continue\, the ground will become very sandy that I’m told is the result of horses. \nThe landscape will change from very dry to very green\, eventually coming to a spot where sometimes you can hear the water running along the left down in a canyon. We’ll stop there to share some snacks\, beverages\, and have a social event for 30-60 minutes\, before turning around to head back the way we came. \nInteresting Notes: \nYou will see several plants of note\, and if you are interested\, you can look them up before the hike. I’ll mention several\, and then fully describe a couple more: \nRussian Thistle\, Black Walnut\, Caterpillar Phacelia\, White Sage\, Yucca\, Bladder Pod. \nJimson Weed \nThe plant got its name from Jamestown\, because in 1676\, Jamestown\, VA soldiers ate this plant in their salad and became psychotic for 11 days. \nThe leaves and seeds are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns\, jimson weed is used to treat asthma\, cough\, flu (influenza)\, swine flu\, and nerve diseases. Some people use it as a recreational drug to cause hallucinations and a heightened sense of well-being (euphoria). All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of the tropane alkaloids atropine\, hyoscyamine\, and scopolamine\, which are classified as deliriants\, or anticholinergics. \nThe risk of fatal overdose is high among uninformed users\, and many hospitalizations occur amongst recreational users who ingest the plant for its psychoactive effects. As much as a 5:1 variation can be found between plants. It contains chemicals such as atropine\, hyoscyamine\, and scopolamine. \nThese chemicals interfere with one of the chemical messengers (acetylcholine) in the brain and nerves. Ingesting only a few small seeds can result in serious poisoning and may be life-threatening. Ingesting even small amounts of the plant or seeds can result in confusion\, frightening hallucinations\, the inability to urinate or sweat\, overheating\, and a rapid heart rate. \nDepending on the amount ingested\, these troubling symptoms can last hours to many days\, and in some cases can lead to death. Touching he plant can cause dermatitis. \nCastor Bean \nThe seeds contain ricin and are poisonous to people\, animals and insects. Ricin is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances known. Perhaps just one milligram of ricin can kill an adult. Walter White made a poison cigarette by putting in ricin\, in the series Breaking Bad. \nThe symptoms of human poisoning begin within a few hours of ingestion. If death has not occurred in 3-5 days\, the victim usually recovers. The seed cause skin irritation at the contact point. It is said that just one seed can kill a child. \nIn 1978\, ricin was used to assassinate Georgi Markov in 1978\, a Bulgarian journalist who spoke out against the Bulgarian government. He was stabbed with the point of an umbrella while waiting at a bus stop near Waterloo Station in London. They found a perforated metallic pellet embedded in his leg that had presumably contained the ricin toxin. \nCastor beans are pressed to extract castor oil which is used for medicinal purposes. Ricin does not partition into the oil because it is water-soluble\, therefore\, castor oil does not contain ricin\, provided that no cross-contamination occurred during its production. \nUsed in bone marrow transplants\, cancer therapies\, AIDS treatment\, and can selectively destroy neurons by injecting ricin into nerves. \nDirections: \nHappy Camp\n15100 Happy Camp Canyon Rd.\nMoorpark\, CA 93021\n34.311460\,-118.866110\nIf you use this address\, we’ll be just beyond the far southeast corner of the clubhouse lot. \nFrom the 118 and from the 101:\nHead to towards the intersection of I-118 and CA-23.\nExit 19A Princeton Ave.\, turn right (north) if coming from the east\, left coming from CA-23.\nPrinceton Ave. north for 0.2 miles.\nLeft on Campus Park Dr. for 0.4 miles and continue on Happy Camp Canyon Rd. for 0.7 miles.\nFollow signs to Rustic Canyon golf course.\nPark on the right in gravel lot\, just before golf course paved lot. \nThe Hike:\nDistance: 5 miles\, 3 hours\nElevation Gain: 500′\nDifficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Easy\nPace: 2.0 mph\nDogs: No. This is a park rule\, not mine. There is a sign half-way that says no dogs. I’m not the dog enforcer\, so bring a dog at your own risk.\nRestrooms: Yes\, inside the golf course clubhouse at the start\, but likely closed after dark.\nDrinking Fountains: Yes\, inside the golf course clubhouse at the start.\nParking: Free in the gravel lot next to the paved golf course lot.\nTrail: Fire Road and Fire Road with powdered sand. \nWhat to Bring:\n1-2 liters of water.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772).\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK. They will get very dusty on this trail.\nFlashlight or headlamp. \nRelease of Liability: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/happy-camp-suitable-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Happy Camp\, 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road\, Moorpark\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033719
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SUMMARY:An Easy Hike For The Dogs (Camarillo Grove Park)
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nIf you would like to take a hike for the dogs\, then bring your friendly pooch for a friendly dog hike. We’ll do this doggy trek of 2+ miles using Camarillo Grove Park Trails. If you are a hiker without a canine friend and would like to hike with our buddies\, this would be a great opportunity to take advantage of a very easy local hike in Camarillo. \nMEETUP LOCATION: Camarillo Grove County Park on the north side of 101 freeway exit Camarillo Springs Rd. in Camarillo (SEE LINK BELOW) and drive a 1/2 mile to Park entrance. You can park outside the park for free but make sure your car is off the pavement\, otherwise it’s a $3 fee to park in the Park.\nLINK TO THE EXACT MEETUP LOCATION:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B012’19.2%22N+118%C2%B058’15.3%22W/@34.2063049\,-118.9856881\,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2053285!4d-118.9709099 \nMEETUP TIME: Ready to hike no later than 10:00 a.m. \nDURATION: 2 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 2+ miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 400′ \nPACE: Beginners Pace \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/an-easy-hike-for-the-dogs-camarillo-grove-park/
LOCATION:Newton Canyon Parking Lot\, Kanan Dume Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nIf you would like to take a hike for the dogs then bring your friendly pooch for a friendly dog hike. We’ll do this doggy trek of 2+ miles using Camarillo Grove Park Trails. If you are a hiker without a canine friend and would like to hike with our buddies this would be a great opportunity to take advantage of a very easy local hike in Camarillo. \nMEETUP  Camarillo Grove County Park on the north side of 101 freeway exit Camarillo Springs Rd. in Camarillo (SEE LINK BELOW) and drive a 1/2 mile to Park entrance. You can park outside the park for free but make sure your car is off the pavement otherwise it’s a $3 fee to park in the Park.\nLINK TO THE EXACT MEETUP \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B012’19.2%22N+118%C2%B058’15.3%22W/@34.2063049-118.985688116z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2053285!4d-118.9709099 \nMEETUP TIME: Ready to hike no later than 10:00 a.m. \nDURATION: 2 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 2+ miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 400′ \nPACE: Beginners Pace \nMY CELL # IS 805-358-5972;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kanan Dume Rd:geo:-118.7977381,34.0445713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033719
CREATED:20220314T031734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T031734Z
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SUMMARY:SAN GABRIEL\, MARKHAM AND MT. LOWE
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO \nHOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE:\nhttps://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nThis is a good time to re-vist some peaks in the San Gabriel mountains. The weather forecast for next week will be partly cloudy skies and sunny with a high of 70-degrees. \nWe will bag all three peaks and not necesarily in the order listed below.\nYou must be comfortable with Class 2 rock scrambling especially when climbing up to Mt. Markham. Poles and gloves may be helpful on some sections. \nWe will be moving at a comfortable pace and will not leave anyone behind. However\, if you feel you cannot complete all three peaks then I can lead you back to the trailhead as long as you let me know your plans. \nThis hike is cross posted with another meetup. \nMt. Markham 5742′\nMt. Lowe 5603′\nSan Gabriel Peak 6161′ \nStats:\nLevel- Strong Intermediate/NO BEGINNERS PLEASE\nDistance- 9 miles (approximate)\nGain- 2000+ feet (approximate)\nTerrain- rocky fire road & single track trails\nRestrooms- not available at trailhead. Restrooms are at RedBox.\nDogs- NOT ALLOWED ON THIS HIKE\nParking- dirt road at the trailhead\nA National Forest Pass is REQUIRED. \nEATON SADDLE TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Eaton+Saddle+Trailhead/@34.2393818\,-118.0955521\,648m/am=t/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c2e7edecba22af:0x4ebc9e7d4338d8d8!8m2!3d34.2393774!4d-118.0933634 \nWHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.\nSnacks\, at least 3 liters of water\, Lug soles with good tread\, gloves\, poles if you like/have them.\nHand sanitizer & mask optional. \nLUNCH OPTION:\nThose interested can join me for lunch at the La Canada-Flintridge Town Center. There is a variety of food places to eat. (Habit\, Panera & Blaze Pizza)\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/990+Town+Center+Dr\,+La+Ca%C3%B1ada+Flintridge\,+CA+91011/@34.2048424\,-118.202024\,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x80c2e9fc288954a1:0x79962bab30c04ef6!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x80c2e9fc28e4164b:0x9f9115b9ea5a8d58!2sBlaze+Pizza!8m2!3d34.204838!4d-118.1998485!3m4!1s0x80c2e9fc28956f11:0x7598d16cf3b6ae96!8m2!3d34.2048937!4d-118.1998907 \nMy cell: 562 331 3793 \nCDH POLICY: Any member with two NO SHOWS on CDH events since 2017 will lose their membership with CDH. Members will not be allowed on this and future events until they have updated their CDH profile by answering the new questions as well as having a recognizable face photo of themselves. This update cannot be done via an app\, an iPhone or any other type of a hand-held phone. It must be done on a computer.\nFAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/san-gabriel-markham-and-mt-lowe/
LOCATION:Eaton Saddle Trailhead\, Mt Wilson Red Box Rd\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA\, 91206\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Conejo Spring Trail Work Day and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST\, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a “yes”) IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.\nNEED HELP:\ngo to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC \nCome and join us to fix up one of Conejo Valley’s most popular trails – the Santa Rosa Trail above the Wildwood Mesa! After a two year hiatus\, we are finally able to get together as a group to restore our local trails. Overdue for attention\, the Santa Rosa Trail has suffered a lot in the past two years. First with little rain and vastly increased use\, the trail was dusty with lots of small loose rocks. Then the rain this past December washed all that and more away. \nMeet at the INNER parking lot at Wildwood at 7:30 am to register and be ready to walk to the work area by 8. We will return at noon for a Thank You lunch. To speed up the sign-in process\, we would appreciate it if you could register online in advance at [https://cosf.org/events/register/](https://cosf.org/events/register/) \nThanks for registering in advance! \nAll tools will be provided\, as well as instructions on how to use them safely and effectively\, by experienced trail crew leaders. No experience needed – everyone works at a rate they’re comfortable with and takes lots of breaks. \nWear sturdy hiking boots with good lugs\, long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, sunglasses\, sunblock and a hat\, and bring water\, snacks. Bring work gloves. \nYou can learn more about trail restoration work here [http://corbamtb.com/programs/trail-crew.shtml](http://corbamtb.com/programs/trail-crew.shtml)\nand here [http://smmtc.org/trailwork/voltips.php](http://smmtc.org/trailwork/voltips.php) \nParents/guardians are responsible for minors at all times\, and they must constantly and directly supervise children under 14. Children must be over 7-years old to attend.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/conejo-spring-trail-work-day-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Wildwood Inner Parking Lot\, 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles\, Thousand Oaks\, ca\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Calabasas Day Hikers
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SUMMARY:Laurel Canyon - The Bushwhack is Back
DESCRIPTION:Due to the Sand Fire in 2016 and the Creek Fire the following year\, it was believed that the entire canyon we once spent a couple hours bushwhacking through was no longer dense with California bay laurel\, fallen trees as obstacles and dreaded poison oak. When we finally visited in 2018 we found the entrance completely bare. But as we ventured down\, we found the canyon even more overgrown and dense than before. The 1.3 mile canyon took us 2h 30min to complete. The four bad ass women I was with laughed and smiled the whole way and it is still one of my favorite hikes to this day. Be prepared for another slow decent…..and we might still need a rope 🙂 \nWater crossings could be knee deep and unavoidable so wear shoes you can get wet. \nBring a mask if you decide to carpool from 7-11. \nWrite up is Don’s: \nThe Stats \nDistance: 8 miles \nElevation gain: 1400 ft \nTrail: Loop\, fire road\, creek crossing and plenty of bushwhacking \nRating: 7/10 \nNOT for beginners \nNo Sweep\, must be able to keep up with the group \nThe Plan \nThis is a hike we’ve done a few times now with some interesting experiences so far. It’s starts out near the Dillon Divide on a rather plain fire road\, the Mendenhall Ridge\, for a bit over 3 miles. Next we head down a little used\, maybe never used\, Laurel Canyon. While only a bit more than a mile this will be the adventurous part of our trek. On a previous visit this 1 mile portion took us almost 2 hours to navigate including one down climb that will require some teamwork and possibly a rope to get through. At the bottom of the canyon we’ll be in Pacoima Canyon which will loop us around and back to our cars. There could be a bit of water in Laurel Canyon and on our previous trip her there was a very shallow creek in Pacoima Canyon. A couple other items of note from previous hike was a plant that seemed to stick to us and thus earned the name “salad hike” and also the power lines above the fire road had some unusual effect on peoples hair. There will be some poison oak as well as a couple of down climbs that will require fellow hiker assistance with one possibly requiring a rope. Also\, I guess the Dutch Louie mine is somewhere down in the canyon that we’ve overlooked on previous visits. We’ll be looking for it this time. See below. \nOh\, and there is NO TRAIL down Laurel Canyon. \nThe Story \nPacoima Canyon drains the northwest corner of the San Gabriel mountains\, flowing west between two substantial ridges before slicing south through precipitous terrain to emerge into the San Fernando Valley. In its gentler upper reaches it is a broad and gradual canyon but with quite precipitous walls created by Mendenhall Ridge on the south and Santa Clara Divide ridge to the north. Both ridges can be accessed using dirt roads called\, unsurprisingly\, the Mendenhall Ridge Road and the Santa Clara Divide Road. These allow access to a series of steep lateral canyons some of which make for good off-trail adventures. In this hike we drop into Laurel Canyon where it crosses Mendenhall Ridge Road and descend into Pacoima Canyon. Laurel is an easy\, north-facing wooded canyon that is mostly brush-free and has just a few down climbing challenges. \nhttps://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/b/5/3/600_433806995.jpeg \nDutch Louie?? or a tired VHC Hiker after descending Laurel Canyon. \nHERMIT DIGS OWN GRAVE \nThen Goes Home to Die\, Leaving Pathetic Note to Coroner. \nLos Angeles Dispatch to New York Sun. \n“Dutch Louie\,” known throughout the Southwest as the hermit of the Pacoima\, a few days ago walked slowly from his hut\, which is 5 miles from Pacoima\, and selecting a spot on the hillside\, dug himself a narrow grave. \nThen he returned to his home\, dressed himself in his best clothing and lay down to die. All that he told in a letter he wrote to the coroner just before he lay down for the last time. \nThe note\, a pitiful chronicle of hope that never died\, asked the coroner to bury him without ceremony in the grave he had dug and to mark it only with a scant inscription\, “Dutch Louie.” \n“I don’t fear death\,” wrote the hermit. “It is the inevitable wages of life — and I have lived. For scores of years I have lived in the hope of finding the bonanza I had dreamed of and prayed for. I never found it\, but I was cheered to the end by the star of hope.” \nThe body was found by hunters. \nDirections \nMeet at 7-11 at 8:30 to carpool\, or at the trailhead at 9. There is limited parking at the trailhead so don’t leave too much space between cars. \nTake the 210 freeway and exit at Osborne. Exit and go north. Take a left at the first light\, Osborne. Make a left on Lexicon Ave for 7-11. It comes up fast so look for it as soon as you are on Osborne. The address for 7-11 is 11348 Sunburst St\, CA 91342. \nFor the actual trail head\, Osborne becomes Little Tujunga Canyon Road. The trail head is just past mile marker 13.01 (the numbers will be decreasing) where you will find gates on both side of the road. Be sure not to block the gates. Also\, this is just down the road from the Wildlife Waystation which is at mile marker 14.92. \n************************** \nThe Fine Print \nPLEASE – Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak\, snakes\, ticks\, uneven footing\, spectacular views\, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous\, rewarding and fun. \nThe Farzan Rule: Posted hike times are the time the hike starts or we leave from a posted shuttle location. I’m aware other Meetup groups offer a grace period for late arrivals; we don’t. It’s your responsibility to know the location of the meeting spot and be there and ready to participate at the posted time. If you have any concerns about the directions feel free to contact the organizer of the event\, preferably in advance of the event and not at the start time. I’m of the opinion that it’s not fair to delay an event when the majority of attendees have arrived on-time. (so named after a conversation I had with a certain un-named member) \nRSVP’s: If you RSVP for an event be responsible and update your RSVP if your plans change. If your plans change at the last second and you’re not able to update your RSVP also let us know. In my opinion a no-show is someone who has no regard for following the guidelines we request from our members and will risk being removed from future events that have a limit. \nVHC HIKE RATING SCALE \nRating a hike is subjective\, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces\, various obstructions\, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! \n1 – A long walk \n2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain \n3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain \n4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times) \n5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times) \n6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) \n7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) \n8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) \n9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) \n10 – Use your imagination \nClass 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders\, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY \nIMPORTANT\, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: \nI am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. \nOutdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup events\, you are releasing the Valencia Hiking Crew Meetup Group and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/laurel-canyon-the-bushwhack-is-back/
LOCATION:Dillon Divide\, Dillon Divide\, Angeles National Forest\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Valencia Hiking Crew
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SUMMARY:Latigo Canyon to Tapia Park
DESCRIPTION:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/latigo-canyon-to-tapia-park \nHello Fellow Hikers\,\nWoo hoo first day of Spring! I have been delaying the schedule as the weather keeps changing from possible rain to a slight chance. But why not take a chance I mean it’s Spring! Okay now for the trail info…Okay this one should give us a little of everything from wild flowers and shaded spots to a nice gradual incline and open views. Now we may extend the hike as recommended from others and add on another one and a half miles so will end up with about 8.2 miles total to see some spectacular views of mountains\, hills and boulders. I have attached the AllTrails link for directions\, pics\, and stats https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/latigo-canyon-to-tapia-park \nTrail out and back\nMiles 6.4 but may do the add on which will give us 8.2\nElevation Gain 1384 ft (maybe about 1500 with add on)\nRated moderate\nDogs allowed\nParking free lot \nAs of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you can not finish for any reason please turn back early. \nPlease check back on hike info as rain\, heat advisory\, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled \nWe will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules: \n1. Hike your own hike\n2. Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up \nPlease remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike \nLiability Disclaimer:\nAnd last….The Organizer\, Co Organizer\, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike all responsibilities are of your own once you attend please be aware of your limits
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/latigo-canyon-to-tapia-park/
LOCATION:Newton Canyon Parking Lot\, Kanan Dume Rd\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Ventura County Day Hikes
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SUMMARY:Mount Hollywood Hike at Griffith Park
DESCRIPTION:**Mount Hollywood Hike at Griffith Park**\n**Sunday March 20\, 2022**\n**TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.**\n**Eden Outdoor Adventures** \nThis activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! \n**VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY** \n**Sunday March 20\, 2022: Mount Hollywood at Griffith Park** \n**RATING: Intermediate** \n**TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 AM** \n**DESCRIPTION:**\nJoin us as we venture into the wilds of one of L.A.’s great outdoor treasures\, Griffith Park (a.k.a.\, L.A.’s Central Park). At 1\,625 feet\, Mt. Hollywood is by far the most popular hiking trail in all of Griffith Park\, thanks to its million-dollar views of Los Angeles\, including the Pacific Ocean and the great expanse of the eastern San Fernando Valley. The hike is an approximately 6 mile loop with roughly 1200 feet of elevation gain. **We will meet at the Upper merry go round at the far north end of Parking Lot 2 by the stairs. Here is the link where we will meet:** [https://goo.gl/maps/L4MbtwyWKvJaCw2p8](https://goo.gl/maps/L4MbtwyWKvJaCw2p8)**.**\n**For those interested\, we may have a possible optional lunch after the hike at one of the Hillhurst restaurants of Los Feliz.** \n**WHAT TO BRING:**\nTwo (2) liters of water\, snacks\, hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, hiking boots or shoes with good traction\, daypack\, hiking poles/sticks\, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt\, depending on weather. Clothes should be loose fitting\, and light-colors are preferable \n**FOOTWEAR:** Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. **Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.**\n**Google Maps Destination Link:** [https://goo.gl/maps/L4MbtwyWKvJaCw2p8](https://goo.gl/maps/L4MbtwyWKvJaCw2p8) \n**Trailhead time**: **9:30 A.M**\n**VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY** \n**David’s Cell [818-905-0596](tel:818-905-0596) Please use discretion before calling.** \n**[EdenEOA@gmail.com](mailto:JewishOutdoor@Yahoo.com)** \n**CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!** \nRELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The EOA events\, you are releasing the Eden Outdoor Adventures and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries\, death including loss of or damage to property. \n**Should you disagree with any of the above “Conditions to Participate” please do NOT participate!**
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/mount-hollywood-hike-at-griffith-park/
LOCATION:Merry Go Round Lot Two\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, US
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SUMMARY:🎉🥂15th Anniversary Hike and Potluck +BBQ! 🫕🍗
DESCRIPTION:Wow! Its our 15th anniversary. Let’s celebrate with a PotLuck & BBQ at Oak Canyon Community Park — we’ll do a hike also — and reminisce about the past 1.5 decades and plan for the next. \nOak Canyon Community Park is a beautiful\, 60-acre park with sandstone cliffs and a year-round creek. The park has a nature trail that loops through an oak forest\, crossing several times over Medea Creek. Near the trailhead is manmade waterfall cascading into a duck pond . \nThere are a couple of hiking options from EASY to MEDIUM. We’ll walk through the park and out to the north along the Suicide Trail and return via the China Flats Trail for a loop ending along Medea Creek and the Duck Pond. I’ll have more trail details later \nCovered picnic tables will be waiting for us on our return. \n🍷 Parking\, trailhead and picnic tables are in same area. Keep food/drink in car and bring out after hike. Please use the comment section to list the items you will be bringing. 🍽️ \nI predict a nice and sunny day. Bring plenty of water\, hat\, trail snacks and sunscreen. \nDirections: From U.S. 101 in Agoura\, exit on Kanan Road and drive north three miles to Hollytree Drive. Turn right\, then left into Oak Canyon Community Park. Make an immediate left into the first parking lot. We will meet by the pond. If there is no room\, follow the park access road to the main parking area\, farther up the road.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%a5%8215th-anniversary-hike-and-potluck-bbq-%f0%9f%ab%95%f0%9f%8d%97/
LOCATION:Oak Canyon Community Park – HWD\, 5600 Hollytree Drive\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Park - Las Flores potluck hike - Fit Beginner
DESCRIPTION:**Fit Beginner – 4 miles\, 600′ gain** \nWe start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park\, and head west. After 1/3 mile\, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just past the Meadows Picnic area. \nWe’ll make a left\, continuing on Wildwood Canyon Trail\, past the Tee Pee Trail\, behind Paradise Falls\, left at the split\, and after about a mile\, Wildwood Canyon Picnic area will be on the left. There will be several tables. \nThis is a pot luck picnic. Please bring something to eat and drink\, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it\, bring plates and utensils to share. We’ll share snacks and drinks (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 60 – 90 minutes\, before heading back the way we came. \n**The Hike**\nDistance: 4 miles\nGain: 600′\nDistribution: Well distributed.\nDifficulty (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781): Fit Beginner\nShape: Out and Back.\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire Road\, Single-Track\, and Double-Track.\nDuration: 4.0 hours\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: Yes\nDrinking Fountains: Yes.\nParking: Free along street. \n**What to bring:** 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots\nFlashlight or headlamp.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share. \n**Hosting** \nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed \nHike type: Social.\nWe won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping\, even if it means every 50 steps. \nStops:\nThe host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. We will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits\, else something will be used to mark the direction\, usually a large arrow made of baking soda or sticks in the shape of an arrow. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach hiker is responsible for knowing their capability\, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace\, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind\, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group. \nGroup separation: Sometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation. \n**Directions** \nLas Flores Trailhead\n604 W Avenida De Las Flores\nThousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360 \n**Release of Liability:** https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/pages/29622459/Is_Hiking_Dangerous/
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildwood-park-las-flores-potluck-hike-fit-beginner/
LOCATION:604 W Avenida De Las Flores\, 604 W Avenida De Las Flores\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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