
Mini Bulldog Loop – MASH Site – Lost Cabin Trail
Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still […]

Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still […]

3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Moonrise 7:17 pm Photo by Helen Big appreciation and hugs to all the mother figures. All the love and support you pour into someone will […]

The hike starts at the parking area on Hill Canyon Road and climbs Canyon Overlook Trail. The trail is a utility road and becomes a ridgeline trail with spectacular views […]

This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550' of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal […]

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

FREE HIKING CLINIC-SPORTS BASEMENT LONG BEACH 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Let's talk trails in the LA Area! Reconnect with Nature & Feel the Joy of Hiking […]

This will probably be the last day we can do this hike until winter because it is getting hotter. There is a new restaurant in Oak View for lunch, Noa's. […]


4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate 2 miles, 550', Fit Beginner This will be our 1000th meetup event since the group started. We have such a great bunch of people that […]
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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