Join me on one of CDH's easier hikes as we start to build up our muscles for more challenging hikes in the future. I will be walking at a slow pace with many breaks along a paved Paseo winding its way along Madea Creek in Oak Park. This pathway is known as The Madea Creek […]
Let's beat the heat! This is a short trail but the first two miles are very steep. We'll take a short snack break at one of the towers, enjoy the view then head back down. Distance: <6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,508' Trail: Single track, firebreak, fire road, loop, mostly exposed Level: Not for beginners, will […]
Let's start the long weekend with this fun potluck hike! Please bringFood and drink to shareYour own cup, plate and utensilsWaterGreat spirit! 4.5 mile 650' elevation gain We'll start the hike at the Avenida de Las Flores Trailhead.From the trailhead we'll take a left and head east for 1/3 mile up a gentle slope which […]
Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ I'm timing this hike with the opening of Spruzzo Restaurant in Pacific Palisades. Date may change accordingly. We begin the hike by traveling south along Santa Ynez Creek, climb a steep ridge to E. Topanga Fireroad, skirt Trippet ranch and return via a descent down into Santa Ynez Canyon. […]
FIREWORKS - HIKE and PARTY!!!!! (GREAT view of the fireworks at Bel Aire Beach Club and across the entire west-side) Pot-Luck / BRING FOOD and DRINK TO SHARE!! Pretty EASY 4 miles R/T (half way up to Parker Mesa on a BLUFF overlooking the ocean) leaving the parking lot at 6:50-ish IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE […]
This will be our fourth 4th of July event and potluck celebration. It is well away from any traffic jams and other holiday nuisances. Difficulty: Fit Beginner (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781) Note: The address above is where we will meet. This hike is will take us part way up the Hummingbird trail to a flat rock that is […]
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.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC BIKE RIDE - Westlake VillageThe route will start at Triunfo Park and continue clockwise around the lake. Make sure […]
Welcome back Sierra Club group!Monday should be warm so let's kick off the re-opening with a cool beach walk.We'll walk the bluffs to the Salt Marsh and return along the shore. Approximately 5-6 miles with a minimal elevation.Wear a hat, sunscreen, and a snack if desired. There will be restrooms and water along the way.This […]
5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. This route would be classified as fit-beginner, if not for an extended incline that runs for almost a mile in the middle of the hike. It is a fire road with a continuous climb. Fit beginners should be OK on this hike, although they may wish to take several […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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