
Hike #7 in the 2023 highest and most interesting peaks in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Cathedral Rocks (2000'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain hike out and back hike past Hub Junction to Cathedral Rock (2000') with a stop for lunch at the Howard Kayton Bench (long-time SMMTF outings chair and leader) before […]
Join us at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, July 15, 2023, for the premiere of “The California Scene,” a group exhibition presented by California Art League (CAL) and CAL’s 2023 Gold Medal Exhibition. Jazan Kozma will have two photos in the exhibition - Congratulations, Jazan!! Admission to the premiere party is $5.00 for […]
The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]
Here's an opportunity for us to see the beautiful upper roads of the Montecito area via our ebikes. We'll follow the baseline roads of the Santa Barbara mountain range which include Las Canoas Road, El Cielito Road, West and East Mountain Road, Park Lane, Bella Vista drive and possibly Viola Lane. The route is mostly […]
Scroll down to RSVP I have secret trail in Wildwood Park reserved for VIPs only. This hike will require a few a stream crossings so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and shorts (or long pants you don’t mind getting wet). We’ll explore some cool artifacts along the way too! 🍴🥂 We’ll have a potluck picnic lunch under an […]
GOLD RUSH COUNTRY is Southern California’s premier hi-energy contemporary country band playing hits from Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Cowboy Troy, and more! Join us at 5:00pm to learn a few line dancing moves with Tina Michelle & the Rhinestone Cowgirls! Let's enjoy potluck picnic. Please bring food and drinks to share. If your item […]
I pre-hiked the trail this morning and it is absolutely stunning with wildflowers beside the awesome blend of ocean and mountain views in Malibu’s La Jolla Canyon. The trail follows the canyon eastward, away from the ocean. Then, it quickly brings you back toward the ocean at a gradual incline. There’s a great lookout spot […]
This is a cooler, gentler hike after a hot, hot weekend. Because of the heat, we will pace this as a gentler hike and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers catch up and turn around just before going up to the monument. We will start in the parking lot at Rancho Sierra […]
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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