Hiking with Dean

Oak Spring and Yerba Buena Ridge Loop
2023-02-04 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Caballero Canyon Trail, 4047 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, 91356, US

Calabasas Peak Without the Fireroads - A Lollipop Hike
2023-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Secret Trail, 24320 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, 91302
Our destination is a familiar one but on this trek we’ll stay off the fire and service roads that everyone else uses.
Calabasas Peak (2163 ft) towers over Red Rock Canyon, Old Topanga Canyon and bowl-shaped Cold Creek Canyon. From the top there are spectacular views into Ventura County, the Pacific Ocean and San Fernando and Simi valleys.
We’ll begin at the Calabasas-Cold Creek Trail (aka Secret Trail) and wind our way through shaded ravines, dense chaparral and sandstone outcrops until we reach Calabasas Peak Motorway. Here we throw away the hiking book (I lose so many books this way) and instead of taking the Motorway to Calabasas Peak, we’ll go off-trail along some use trails.
We’ll not only bag the peak, but we’ll also circumnavigate it along an old overgrown trail
Optional: There are a lot of giant sandstone slabs and other formations to explore, but not required. Members who like rock climbing are encouraged to do so, the rest of us will take pictures
Hike is 4.7 miles with about 1,200 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See Hike Rating Giude
This hike is sponsored by Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a
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Directions
The trail head is located on Mulholland Hwy less than a fifth of a mile west of Dry Canyon Cold Creek Road.
From the 101 freeway in Agoura/Calabasas, head South on Las Virgenes Road to Mulholland Hwy. Turn Left on Mulholland and continue 5.7 miles to a small parking area on the right. or….
From 101 Ventura Fwy in the Valley: take Valley Circle/Mulholland Dr exit south, turn right on Valmar Rd (becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd) then right on Mulholland Hwy 2.1 miles to the parking area on the left.
From PCH take Topanga Canyon and turn left up Old Topanga. Take a left at Mulholland Hwy for a couple miles and then turn left onto turnout. If you are coming up Malibu Canyon take a right at Mulholland for 5.7 miles
Park on street, off-pavement.
Bring at least 2 qts water, snacks, sunscreen.
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.

Stage Coach - Andora Trailhead - Easy Intermediate
2023-02-07 18:00 - 21:30 | 9861 Andora Ave, 9861 Andora Ave, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, US
3.5 miles, 800′ gain, easy intermediate
Note that we start from the Andora trailhead.
This hike will include an extended stay at the top, where we’ll have a snack share social event for 30-60 minutes.
Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping.
There are no super steep sections, but much of the trail is rugged, much like a stair climb. 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.
The hike covers a portion of an old stagecoach road that linked LA with San Francisco in the 1860s. You can see holes that, according to others, were drilled into the rock for chains to help the stagecoaches up the steeper sections, during which passengers had to get out of the vehicle.
We will begin near the intersection of Andora and Valley Circle. We’ll proceed up a rocky trail past a plaque erected in 1939 to commemorate the old stagecoach route, then we’ll proceed to the top of the pass for a great view overlooking the valley. There, we’ll have a social event lasting 30-90 minutes, sharing snacks and beverages.
There are a variety of ways of getting to the same place and there are many different ways of returning. Please follow the host to take the chosen route. The return route may be slightly different than the way up through a parallel path.
The Hike
Distance: 3.5 miles
Gain: 800′
Distribution: Most of the incline is in the first half.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate.
Shape: Out and Back.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road, double track, single track.
Trail Variations: Some parts of the trail is very rugged over large stones.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: Yes.
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Park in the street.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots. Not required, but recommended.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Hosting
Route: The host has plotted this route but never taken it.
Navigation: GPS navigation as needed. Several of our members are familiar with the route from this trailhead.
Hike type: Social.
We 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.
Stops:
The host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. This hike will include a stop for a snack and beverage share at the half way point. We’ll 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 marking made of baking soda, or some sticks on the trail forming an arrow. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Each 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.
Group 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.
Directions
Stage Coach Trail, Andora trailhead
9861 Andora Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
34.249626, -118.619625
From CA-118
Topanga Canyon (CA-27) south, 1.4 mi
Right (west) on Devonshire St for .4 mi
Left (southwest) on Valley Circle for .6 mi
Right (west) on Lassen for 43 ft.
Left (southwest) on Andora for 157 ft.
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Hill Canyon - Hawk Lollipop - Easy Intermediate, beginner option
2023-02-09 18:00 - 21:30 | Hill Canyon Trailhead, 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US
5.3 miles, 600′ gain, Easy-Intermediate
2.5 miles, 100′ gain, Beginner
We start by crossing a bridge into a wooded area and continue down a relatively flat path alongside a stream. After about a mile, we’ll come to a junction.
For those that want the full hike, we’ll turn right and complete a 3 mile loop with 500′ of gain, stopping just before the end of the loop for a social event at the picnic table on the left, where we’ll share snacks and beverages for about 60 minutes.
Easier Option.
For those that want to keep it beginner, pass the junction and continue for 1/4 mile and no gain. That same picnic table will be on the right.
For the return, we continue the loop for 1/4 mile, then a relatively flat walk back for about a mile.
Hike Distance: 5.3 miles, Beginner option is 2.5 miles.
Gain: 600′, Beginner option is 100′.
Distribution: Most of the incline is concentrated in the second quarter.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate/Easier option is beginner.
Shape: Lollipop.
Pace: approx. 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road.
Trail Variations: The first mile is mostly flat.
All of the trail is well groomed and not rugged.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: Yes, at trailhead
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free in lot next to trail head.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Hiking shoes/boots. Not required, but recommended.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route. Click the link to see it.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
We 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.
Interesting Notes
Here are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike:
Wild Oats
The mature seed of the plant is used as a cereal grain. All oats have edible seeds, although they are small and hard to harvest in most species. Oats are hard to tell apart from weedy relatives, so the term “sowing wild oats” came to be used to describe unprofitable activities and destructive sexual liaisons of an unmarried young male that could result in children being born out of wedlock.
Red Brome
Grass like with thorny appearing tops. A sub-species of foxtail chess. Can lead to flash fires. Winter fires don’t kill the seeds.
Directions:
Hill Canyon Trailhead
10241 Hill Canyon Road (address is before trailhead, continue to gravel lot on left)
Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012
Coordinates of trailhead: 34.226495, -118.930374
From CA-118:
CA-118 west to CA-23 south.
Exit 19 Tierra Rejada Rd., turn right (west) for 0.5 miles
Left (south) on Moorpark Rd. for 1.4 miles.
Right on Santa Rosa Rd. for 3.7 miles.
Left on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
From CA-101 (from Camarillo and farther west):
Exit Santa Rosa Rd. north for 4.9 miles.
Turn right (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
From CA-23 and CA-101 (from Thousand Oaks):
North on CA-12 for 3.1 miles.
Exit 16 Sunset Hills Blvd. and left (west) for 0.9 miles.
Left (west) on E. Olsen Rd. for 0.8 miles.
Right (north) on N. Moorpark Rd. for 1.9 miles.
Continue on Santa Rosa Rd. west for 3.7 miles.
Turn left (south) on Hill Canyon Rd. for 0.6 miles.
Parking in gravel lot on left.
Parking can be very tight because it is also popular with bicyclists. Car pooling suggested, because it would be sad for someone to not be able to hike because there isn’t any place to park.
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Hazy Shade of Winter Stair Hike #5
2023-02-09 18:30 - 21:00 | 2695 N Beachwood Dr, 2695 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068, US
Things may appear hazy as we really feel the burn by taking on steep streets and long staircases in Silver Lake. See homes funky, fancy and famous as we stroll beside the reservoir and float over 1300 stairs. This will be a real workout! Park on the street and meet at 2350 Allesandro Street 90039. Bring water, adventurous spirit, strong legs, and a love of stair hikes. Flashlight suggested.
Hike Leader – Homer Tom
Event Organizer – Homer Tom hikerhomie@gmail.com
Meetup Organizer – Jan Marie Perry janmarie3@yahoo.com

CONDOR CLEAN UP near the St. Francis Dam Memorial
2023-02-12 08:00 - 12:00 | See Directions Below, See Directions Below, Santa Clarita, CA, US
THIS IS CHC STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER EVENT, IT IS NOT A HIKE *

Sunday, March 20, 2022 – CONDOR CLEAN UP in the St. Francia Dam area, near Santa Clarita
Description:
We need your help to pick up broken shards of glass in the lower section of the St. Francis Dam National Monument. There are 400 flights of condors over this area every day. They love the shiny glass…they eat it and the feed glass to their chicks. Both can die from ingesting the glass. Needless to say, as this stuff is not digestable, this can kill them.
It is Easy work….bring a heavy plastic bag (like a grocery bag) to put the glass in. Wear garden gloves. Bring a low to the ground chair to sit in while you pick up the glass. Thank you for helping the condors survive.
Dianne will take away your bags of broken glass to recyle them.
Meeting Spot/ Time: (34.535297, -118.52569 GPS – put this into Google maps)
On San Franciquito Cyn Road, at the lower Parking area, near Power House # 2. Park by the K-Rails, just before the stop sign on the bridge.
We will start at 9:00AM and plan to finish by 12:00AM.
Dianne will ensure everyone maintains appropriate social distancing.
Directions from Santa Clarita Valley to Meeting spot:
Drive 6.0 miles North up San Fracisquito Canyon Road.
Bring:
Your own water (2L) , snacks, hand wipes, electrolytes, sunhat, sunscreen. Recommend to wear old clothes and old boots.
Dianne will bring gloves and trash bags.
Leader: Dianne

8th Annual Pre-Game Hike: Wirebreak - Santa Ynez Canyon Loop
2023-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Ynez Canyon Trailhead, 17400 Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, US
Our 8th Annual Super Bowl Pre-Game Hike is perfect. Short enough to get you home on time and prepare for kickoff, yet big on beauty and adventure.
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We begin the hike by traveling south along Santa Ynez Creek, climb the Wirebreak Trail up a steep ridge to E. Topanga Fireroad, skirt Trippet Ranch and return via a descent down into Santa Ynez Canyon.
Santa Ynez Canyon features chilly mountain pools, several beautiful waterfalls, and slim sandstone cliffs set in a cool oasis of lush oak and sycamore forests.

The No Fire-roads Rule will be in effect!
HIKE IS ABOUT 7.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 1,700 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE
Post hike Lunch down the street at Spruzzo Restaraunt
Directions
From PCH: Take Sunset Bl north 0.5 mile to Palisades Dr. Follow Palisades Dr north for 2.4 miles to Ver de la Montura. Turn left for one long block. Park near end of street and meet across the street from signed trailhead.

🍄 🧚‍♀️ THE ENCHANTED TRAIL 🧚🏾‍♀️ 🍄
2023-02-12 09:38 - 12:38 | 3600 Reseda Blvd, 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, 91356, US
Calling all Adventurers, hear ye, hear ye!
✨ Let’s get Enchanted 🔮
We shall meander our way down a winding path into an oak and sycamore lined canyon that follows along a bubbling stream…
…on what I call The Enchanted Trail 🌿 🍄 🧚🏿
As we gently climb out of the forest, bursts of green meadows and rugged cliff-sides open up to expansive views that are a feast for the eyes.
As we round each bend, it’ll be as if Bilbo Baggins himself could come out of a round wooden door etched into a moss-covered hillside 🧌
This is a hike that’s not to be missed! ❤️‍🔥
Alas, we must leave the doggos at home for this one as we pass into state park. Next time, doggo lovers, next time 🐶 woof.
This is an out ‘n back adventure of approximately 6 miles.
Elevation gain = a meat pie and glass of mead.
Complainers and whiners are promptly thrown from the cliffs into a fiery pit never to be seen again 🔥🔥🔥
Afterwards, let’s grab ☕️ to celebrate my birthday 🎁 and enjoy some laughter and camaraderie.
Do you have what it takes?! 🫵🏼
WANNA FIND US?
👇🏻 👇🏻 👇🏻
🔴 WE MEET ON THE STREET, PAST THE GATE ENTRANCE, JUST BEFORE THE PAID PARKING SECTION. LOOK FOR ME, YOUR FEARLESS LEADER, CLIPBOARD IN HAND.
805.432.3563 – Use this number wisely. Do not call me to let me know you are running late, fools!
🔴 WE LEAVE ON TIME – give yourselves plenty of time to get there, park, find us, and check in.
DIRECTIONS: From the Valley heading west on the 101 freeway, exit Reseda Blvd. and turn left (south). Drive approximately 2.5 miles to the Top of Reseda and the entrance to Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway. Plenty of parking but be advised that at the very top it’s a $5 fee. You’ll see the posted sign. Anywhere before that is free street parking.
Can’t wait!! 💋 💋 💋

Valentine's Day Hike: Tapo Canyon Tar Pits - Easy Intermediate
2023-02-14 18:00 - 21:30 | 3803 Tapo Canyon Rd, 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US
5.4 miles, 1050′ gain, Easy Intermediate
This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated “Easy Intermediate.” There are also several small hills of 100 steps or less.
The extended inclines will get the blood pumping during this lollipop hike. We’ll be moving through the famous Tapo Canyon and visiting natural tar pits that bubble up from the ground.
The first pit is really a puddle that looks like someone spilled a couple 55-gallon drums of tar that was later contained using a spill rope. The next two are a little larger, again, contained by spill ropes to keep the sticky black tar from getting on the trail.
From the trail head, we’ll start on a leisurely stroll for about 0.6 miles, followed by a steady climb for the next mile, completing the first extended incline.
We’ll turn left at the junction, climb a small hill of a couple hundred steps, and then head down for 1.5 miles.
We’ll make a right turn down a smaller trail and go for about 100 yards until we reach the tar pits. After looking around for a bit, we’ll head back, and after 0.25 miles, we’ll come to another junction where we will stop and share snacks and beverages.
For the return, we’ll turn left and there will be a steady climb for about 3/4 of a mile to another junction. We’ll turn left again and return down for about 1.4 miles to complete the lollipop.
Easy option: 3 miles, 300′ gain.
Park at 5079 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Follow Cottonwood Dr/Yosemite Ave south (down) 1000′ to the trailhead. Enter and turn immediately left. After 350′, there is a split. It doesn’t matter which you take. The right (upper) is single-track, the left (lower) is fire road. After ½ mile, the two trails merge into the fire road. After 600′, you arrive at the tar pits. Keep going another 600′, left at the dead end, and 1/3rd mile to the social event location. Return the way you came.
Directions:
Tapo Canyon
3802 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
From the 118:
Exit 27 Tapo Canyon Rd.
Tapo Canyon Rd. north for 1.7 miles.
Trail head on the right, before Lost Canyon Rd.
Parking is free in the gravel area in front of the trail head, and along the road on both sides.
From CA-23:
CA-23 north to CA-118 east.
CA-118 east for 8.7 miles.
Exit 27 Tapo Canyon Rd.
Tapo Canyon Rd. north (left) for 1.7 miles.
Trail head on the right.
Parking is free in the gravel area in front of the trail head, and along the road on both sides.
Hike
Distance: 5.4 miles, Easy Option: 3 miles
Gain: 1050′, Easy Option 300′
Distribution: Reasonably well distributed.
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate
Shape: Lollipop, clockwise.
Pace: 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road and double track. Areas of sand, gravel, and rock, some of it rugged.
Trail Variations:
Several extended inclines of 1000 steps.
Several steep sections of 300 steps, but no hands required.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free in the gravel area in front of the trail head, and along the road on both sides.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Hosting
Route: The host knows the route.
Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
Stops:
The 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, which we will pass, and then return to after seeing the tar pits.
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. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Each 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.
Group separation:
Hikers not waiting at designated stopping points, are on their own regarding route and navigation.
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Las Llajas - Suitable for beginners
2023-02-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Las Llajas Canyon Trail trailhead, 5715 Evening Sky Drive, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, US
5 miles, 500′ gain, Beginner
This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs.
This is one of my favorite trails for people new to hiking. It is an “out-and-back” hike, where we return the way we came, so there is virtually no chance of getting lost. You may be amazed that such a place exists right here in Simi Valley.
From the trail head, we’ll walk down an asphalt path for several hundred steps and turn right onto a gravel fire road. After that, there will be no more turns. We may take a detour up a trail off to the right to see the first bee sanctuary, then return back to the fire road.
We’ll continue on the fire-road for about 1 mile. We’ll stop there (in the shade if summer) to allow others to catch up.
Then we’ll take a 200′ detour to the left to see another bee sanctuary, which continues in a half circle back to the fire road. Even though I haven’t seen any actual bees there in a while, it’s still interesting to see.
We’ll continue for another 1.5 miles and wait there for anybody that needs to catch up, and share snacks and/or beverages.
There is a lot of wild life along this trail because it is the only area with water for quite a distance.
This is a social hike, not a conditioning hike. Still, for those that aren’t interested in the beverage and/or snack share and want more of a workout, just continue on for another mile, then turn around and come back. That’s about how long we’ll be before packing up and heading back the way we came.
Interesting Notes:
Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)
Elongated yellow flowers. The Cahuilla Indians used the leaves interchangeably with other tobacco species in hunting rituals and as a poultice to treat swellings, bruises, cuts, wounds, boils, sores, inflamed throat, and swollen glands.
It does not contain nicotine. It contains anabasine, a similar compound, which is highly toxic to humans and animals. It is more toxic than nicotine. Ingestion of the leaves can be fatal. It is being investigated for use as a biofuel. All parts of this plant are toxic.
Used as an insecticide. Do not smoke it.
The Hike
Distance: 5 miles
Gain: 500′
Distribution: Well distributed.
Difficulty: Beginner
Shape: Out and Back.
Pace: 2.0 mph.
Trail Type: Fire road.
Trail Variations: Rolling stroll.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dogs: Yes.
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No.
Parking: Free along street.
What to bring:
1 liter of water for every 3 miles.
Snacks and/or beverages to share
Hiking shoes preferred, but athletic shoes will be OK.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen and/or hat as needed.
Hosting
Route and Navigation: Host memory, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.
Hike type: Social.
We 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.
Stops:
The 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 or turns once past the initial path down to the fire road. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker.
Since this hike is out-and-back on a wide fire road with no turns after the first 500′, one cannot get lost. Therefore, for this hike, it will be acceptable to split from the group moving faster, slower, or otherwise at your own pace.
Group 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.
Directions
Las Llajas Canyon Trail
5715 Evening Sky Dr
Simi Valley, CA 93063
From the west
23-N to 118-E, Exit 29 Yosemite.
From the east: 118-W, Exit 29 Yosemite.
Head north on Yosemite for 1.25 miles. Turn right (east) on Evening Sky Drive and proceed for 0.5 miles.
See the trail head on the left. Park along the street.
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Yosemite - Snow Camping (Glacier Point Area TBD)
2023-02-17 17:00 - 2023-02-20 14:00 | 36.61888, -117.3306, 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, 92328, US
Snowshoes Required
Yosemite – Snow Camping (Glacier Point Area TBD )
(Depending on snow levels)
Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the right to deny or remove any members if they are deemed inappropriate for this trip. )
You must have previous snow backpack with this group before. NO EXCEPTIONS. (Join our San Jacinto trip to qualify.)
RSVP: You will be put on a waiting list, we will contact you via meetup message. If you do not respond to our message, we will go to the next person on the waiting list. RSVP will open in FEB.
Trail Stats
Mileage: 20+ Miles Round Trip
Trip Elevation Gain: 1500+ Ft
Level: Moderately
Terrain Type: Snow & COLD*
Itinerary (updating soon)
Rules:
NO PLUS (1)
Limited to 10 people
$50 deposit + ($10 Fee) DO NOT PAY VIA MEETUP PAYMENT SYSTEM. I will send you a link.
Snowshoe touring in Yosemite can be a magnificent experience, or it can be a disaster if certain simple preparations are ignored. Park rangers have assembled a set of suggestions which, when observed, can help ensure a safe trip even if you encounter stormy weather or unforeseen problems.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is an intermediate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.

80's Invasion at Sagebrush
2023-02-18 18:30 - 2023-02-19 00:30 | Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Band will be inside. We will try to arrange a private tent like we had for Hindsite. RSVP early so we can get a head count.
Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (80’s Invasion) puts on a fantastic show.
Come on out and dance to a great 80’s band at one of our favorite places. 80’s Invasion, led by Dirk Knight and Mony Mony, are a fun, high-energy act that does great covers of everything 80’s
From A-ha to ZZ Top, Duran Duran to Inxs, Blondie to Billy Idol, Pat Benetar to Peter Gabriel, if it’s from the 80’s, they have it covered.
Show starts at 8, will be indoors due to temperatures, so arrive early for good seats. IF we can arrange the tent, that will seat about 60, so overflow will need to save tables or booths.
DJ sets in between band breaks and after will have you dancing all night.
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-6062
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Hail To The Trail: Presidents' Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch
2023-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | The Old Reagan Ranch, 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, US
An HWD Classic!
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During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV’s “Death Valley Days,” he wanted a more rural retreat than his home in Pacific Palisades. So he bought a 305-acre ranch in the hills of Malibu as a place to raise thoroughbred horses and dubbed it “Yearling Row.”
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Reagan Ranch (1957-1967), now part of Malibu Creek State Park, is a delight for hikers, who can enjoy the ranch’s rolling meadow land and grand old oaks. Trails loop through the Reagan Ranch and connect with the main part of the state park. We’ll use a combination of trails–Yearling, Deer Leg, Lookout, Crags Road and Cage Canyon–to explore Reagan Country and the heart of the park, including Century Lake and the MASH site.
Hike will be about 6.5 miles with 1,000 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Ratings Guide – https://www.hikingwithdean.com/hike-ratings/
Post Hike shenanigans at Island Restaurant on the northwest corner of Kanan and Agoura Rds
This hike is sponsored by Amazon – https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a
DIRECTIONS
The Old Reagan Ranch parking lot is on the Southeast corner of Cornell Rd and Mullholland Hwy
Interactive Map with post-hike lunch: https://goo.gl/UEFVF3
Parking:
In addition to the parking lot there is parking on both sides of Lake Vista Dr. If you are parking in the lot, please park efficiently as show in this photo: https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/photos/28595772/
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 in this group 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 the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER – https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/322667/Liability_Waiver/

REI Outlet Event
2023-02-24 09:00 - 2023-02-27 23:59 | Metro Orange Line Station Lot A, 7170 Canoga Ave, Los Angeles, ca, 91303, US
REI’s Outlet Event starts today! Promo Codes and details are at the HWD web site. REI Co-op Members will save an extra 25% on 6 great brands.
While you are there, visit my curated REI product page here

CicLAvia in the Valley
2023-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth Orange Line Station Lot A, 10013 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, US
On Sunday, February 26 (rain or shine!), they are opening Sherman Way from Canoga Park through Winnetka and into Reseda for a 5-mile stretch of open streets.
5 miles isn’t enough for us so I will come up with a route and extend it to 20-30 miles, starting and ending on the ciclavia route. I am thinking of a counterclockwise loop taking in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch. Check back later
🤐 E-bike rules: Don’t ask, don’t tell, or…
Class 1 – ok
Class 2 – not allowed unless power is off (pedal only)
Class 3 – not allowed unless power is off (pedal only)
Click here for more info

PCT section A - from Montezuma Rd to Warner Springs day hike
2023-03-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Barrel Spring, California, CA, 92066, US
S22 (Montezuma Valley Rd) to Warner springs (8 miles) with car staging on March 1.
This is a short and easy PCT stretch to enjoy the start of the super bloom. We would start at Barrel Spring and then hike north to Warner Springs. Parking available at Barrel springs and “Pacific Crest Trail Parking Access for Warner Springs – Agua Caliente Creek”. Ghost offered help as well picking up hikers at Warner Springs and shuttle us back to our cars at Barrel spring if needed. You can camp overnight at Barrel Spring if you wanted to, I’m not planning to overnight camp.
Meeting at 8:30 to stage cars and will start hiking by 9 am.
This is a day hike, we adhere to LNT. please be prepared, self-sufficient and carry enough water, snacks and maps/GPS as this is not a guided hike.

I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain - WAS, OCSS
2023-03-03 13:00 - 2023-03-05 22:00 | Challenger Park Lot, 105 Challenger Park Wy, Simi Valley, CA, US
Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or Snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in Winter. Quality Inn lodging, two per room, 2 beds/private bath, close to shopping, night life, casual and fine dining, free shuttles. Leave Orange County 2:00 pm, Sylmar pick-up later. Return Orange County Sunday approx 10 pm. Includes bus, lodging, breakfast, Sunday dinner on bus. Drinks will be provided on bus and Saturday night for potluck Happy Hour. Current Sierra Club policies require participants to be fully COVID vaccinated or have an SC-approved negative test result. Masks required on bus. Brief medical forms will need to be submitted to leader. Register on-line with your email address, phone, cell phone, pick up location (Orange County or San Fernando Valley). Then send a check for $395 (with Sierra Club # or $415 for non-members) payable to Wilderness Adventures to Reservationist: Lori DeLaney, 1112 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815-4664 (loridelaney2013@gmail.com). Please let Lori know your activity interest (backcountry skiing, down-hill skiing/riding, or snowshoeing). Ask about Transportation or Lodging only costs. Leader: Mark Mitchell. Asst Ski Leader: Mark Fleming. Snowshoe Leaders: Kent Schwitkis and Sherry Ross.
Please do not RSVP here on Meetup. This is a Sierra Club trip for which you will need to register online and sign a waiver. The link to the outing is:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002NV2fAAG
For more information about registering for the outing, please contact Lori at loridelaney2013@gmail.com.

Death Valley Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop
2023-03-04 07:00 - 2023-03-05 16:00 | 36.61888, -117.3306, 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, 92328, US
This is a great desert backpacking trip. One of only a few in Death Valley with water and the only loop that I know of. Mid-February should be a good chance to catch the wildflowers as well. Check out the photos from the last three trips:
Fall 2016 trip:
https://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoBackpackers/photos/235721845/
Fall 2017 trip:
https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/photos/28397936/
Winter 2020 trip:
https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/photos/30696504/
Copied from nps.gov (https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm)
Difficulty: Intermediate Backpacking Trip
Mileage: 16 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1500’/3600′
Type of hike: walk dirt road; no trail; gravel wash and cross-country; some brushy areas.
Water: Seasonal springs in upper Cottonwood Canyon and Deadhorse Canyon.
Vehicle Needed: High clearance to get to canyon mouth. 4×4 to do shuttle.
Link to Map:
https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Cottonwood-Marble-Canyon-Loop-Route-map.pdf
Day 0 (Friday): I plan on driving up Thursday night and doing other stuff in the park on Friday.
Saturday: Hopefully everyone will make it to our camp on Friday night or Saturday morning. There is no cellphone coverage in the canyon. We will leave one vehicle behind, pile everyone into the remaining vehicle(s) and head up to the end Cottonwood Canyon road.
Hike up Cottonwood Canyon and to Deadhorse spring to camp (9.5 miles).
Sunday:
Hike down Deadhorse Canyon to Marble Canyon back to the car (6.5 miles). There is an optional side hike up Marble canyon. Retrieve the vehicles from the end of Cottonwood Canyon road.
Miscellaneous
Doing this a couple weeks later than last time. It could be warm!
GPX (https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Full-Cottonwood_Marble_VUA_Trip_2016.gpx)
NPS Description (https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Cottonwood-Marble-Canyon-Route-Handout.pdf)
Offroad map (https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Death-Valley-Backcountry-Roads.pdf)
Weather Report (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-117.39276206005471&lat=36.544107374151466#.WDJP_DtzK-I)
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is a intermediate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.

Worm Moonlight hike
2023-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Sheriff’s Shooting Range, Alfred Harrell Highway and Mirror Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, US

V.I.P. Hike - Big Dome Lollipop
2023-03-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Somewhere in Western Malibu
After 3 exploratories I believe I have come up with one of best hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains (and beyond). We’ll be using a combination of park trails and secret trails to connect CircleX Ranch with the Boney Mountain State Wilderness and bag 7 peaks, (or less depending how we feel 😲) . A couple of these peaks I never heard of before a few months ago.
Our Peaks in Order of Appearance
Big Dome
Poptop
Tri Peaks
Exchange Peak
Inspiration Point
Boney Peak
Sandstone Peak
View of Peaks from Sandstone Peak
HIKE IS ABOUT 8.5 MILES WITH ABOUT 2,500 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE
Directions:
We will meet at the Sandstone Peak trail head

RSVP Here
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Spring Wildflower 🌷🌺🌼 Hike to Democrat Dam
2023-03-18 07:30 - 15:30 | Shell gas station on 178 at Comanche Rd, 5812 Commanche Dr., Bakersfield, ca, 93306, US
Come hike along the Kern River Trail (Flower Trail 🌷🌺🌼) to Democrat Dam. The hike is about 11 miles total to the Dam and back. It is moderate in difficulty, but subtable for new hikers.
We will hike to the Dam and have a long lunch break. Then return hike to the trailhead.
More specifics coming when we get closer.
We will meet at the Starbucks on Hwy 178 and 184 at 0730 to arrange carpooling.
I’m bringing my hiking dog, Timber. Other dogs OK if leashed and kind to Timber. 🐕‍🦺
Sometimes we have to change the dates for wildflower hikes do to best time to go. For now it’s Saturday March 18th. Be flexible.

Zuma Canyon - Big Loop
2023-03-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Zuma Canyon Trailhead, 5721 Bonsall Dr, Malibu, CA, 90265, US
Zuma Canyon is distinguished for being one of the deepest gorges in the Santa Monica Mountains and, unlike Topanga or Malibu Canyons, has never suffered incursion by a major road.
We’ll start at Lower Zuma Canyon and take the Zuma Loop trail west to the Zuma Ridge trail. The views improve as the trail climbs, and there are several great lookouts of Zuma Beach, Point Dume, and the ocean beyond. Turning north and climbing further will provide views of Trancas Canyon and Upper Zuma Canyon.
After a brief rest to catch our breath and take in the views, we turn east and descend a lush trail into Zuma Canyon proper. Here we will enjoy a snack break beside the shady Zuma Creek before hiking up the opposite ridge. We continue on this ridge for while then turn south on the Zuma Canyon Connection trail, take this to Ocean View Trail and descend to the Bonsall Trailhead and back to our starting point.
🌄The hike will be about 11 miles with a total ascent of about 2900 ft. 1700 of that is in the first 3 miles. Later there is a 1000 foot gain between mile 5.5 and mile 7.5. Hike is rated DIFFICULT. See the Hike Rating Guide
Bring at least 2 qt water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, camera.
🚗Carpooling is highly recommended. There is a convenient park-and-ride by Kanan & 101
👉All hikers must stay on established trails. Practice “Leave No Trace” – take only pictures and leave only footprints
Directions to trail head:
We will be starting the hike promptly at 9:00am. If you want to start at 9:00 am with us plan your trip so that you arrive at least 20 minutes early.
Take 101 and exit Kanan Rd. Head south toward beaches and turn right on PCH. After about 1/4 mile turn right on Bonsall Dr. Proceed 1 mile up Bonsall until it ends and continue into dirt parking lot.
👉Important
Trail statistics are approximate and based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.
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.
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.

Kagel Mountain via Dillon Divide - Out and Back - Conditioning hike
2023-03-25 07:30 - 10:30 | Kagel Mountain Trailhead, Kagel Canyon, CA, 91342, US
***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ******
About the hike: Conditioning Hike. Moderate (for the Gain and distance)
Kagel Mountain is a small mountain located in the San Fernando Valley above Sylmar. It is know as a great place to hang glide and we will be hiking out and back to the launch area. The trail is a a fire road out and back style and offers nice view of the surrounding Western San Gabriel Mountains.
Take Note of the Parking locations, it is limited and do not block the Kagel Truck Trail.
Total Distance: 6.2
Elevation Gain: 1280 feet
Trail type: Fire Road Out and back
MEET YOUR LEADER:
At Dillon Divide at 7.30AM for a 7:45AM Departure
BRING: Plenty of water (3 liters recommended), electrolytes (e.g. Gatorade). Sunscreen, hat, lunch/ snacks, hiking poles , and a camera. Wear layered clothing in case it gets hot or cold (we will post forecast).
Adventure Pass: No. There are no bathrooms at trail head but plenty of bushes.
Dogs: OK, if kept on a leash and well behaved around other dogs and people with poles.
Hike Leaders: Paul H and Gary S

Hike to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall - Gabrieleno Trail
2023-03-25 08:00 - 11:30 | JPL Riparian Zone, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA, 91001, US
This hike is so cool! It’s a good distance with little elevation gain and it is beautiful.
This hike will take us to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. The hike is an out and back at around 8.7 miles total with 650 ft. of elevation gain, so not steep! This area of the Angeles National Forest is beautiful so I’m really looking forward to this hike.
There are a lot of shallow water crossings and a lot of shade.
Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, snacks, and good hiking boots or shoes!
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Echo+Sunset+Prieto+Trail+Loop/@34.1936416,-118.1705194,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c2c2667b3702d9:0xd77c2c778f70f23f!8m2!3d34.1936372!4d-118.1683254
Please look at the map and directions ahead of time so you know where to go.
Parking is free in the lot and other side streets.

Santa Rosa/Wildwood - Canyon Overlook, Stagecoach Bluff, and Lizard Rock Loop
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Hill Canyon Trailhead, Hill Canyon Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, US
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/fri-17-nov-2017-18-49–3?p=-1&sh=aoxfvb
Hello Fellow Hikers!
Cindysue asked me if I wanted to lead a hike since she can’t hike this day. Please take note of the earlier start time.
This is a route that I created on my own back when I hiked this area every week. I have attached my AllTrails recording from the last time I did this hike. There will be an immediate incline to the top of the canyon. Then there will be a somewhat leveled off section with views of the canyon to the right and hills to the left. We will descend down towards the Paradise Falls area, pass by a camp area, and complete a few water crossings before starting our climb up Lizard Rock Trail back to the top of the canyon. After that, it is all downhill back to our cars.
* Note 1: There are no plans to stop at Paradise Falls, however we can take a short break if we are making good time. This area (especially the falls) is often very crowded on weekends. *
** Note 2: The trails near Paradise Falls are usually closed for 48 hours after heavy rainfall. The current forecast shows a storm starting on 3/20 and stopping on 3/23. I have an alternate route if the trail is closed. The distance should be about the same, but the elevation gain will decrease. If it is still raining on Friday, the hike will be postponed. **
Loop
Miles – 5.41
Elevation Gain – 1529 ft
Rated – Moderate
Dogs allowed on leash
Parking – Free small dirt lot next to trailhead with overflow parking on Hill Canyon Rd closer towards Santa Rosa Rd
As of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you cannot finish for any reason please turn back early.
Please check back on hike info as rain, heat advisory, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled.
We will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:

Hike your own hike
Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up

Please remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike
(water, hat, sunglasses, hiking boot/hiking shoes poles, snacks)
Liability Disclaimer:
And 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 an 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 limit. During outdoor activity you can encounter bodily injury, snake bites, sunburn, overheating, etc. This is not within our control and we ask that you are prepared for any of the above once you sign up for an Event. If you need to take several breaks (not counting quick breather breaks) and stops throughout a hike, the hike maybe too much for your ability. Please check each event for miles, elevation gain, and difficulty rating. The higher the elevation gain means more incline and less leveled off sections. We offer all levels of hikes from moderate to hard to advanced only. We encourage everyone to not give up work on your core by joining our easier moderate Events and then joining our harder hikes once you are ready. 😊

Danielson Monument - The Easy Way (Alternate Hike)
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Sycamore Canyon Trailhead & Via Goleta, Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320, US
Danielson Monument Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/danielson-monument-trail–125?p=-1&sh=aoxfvb
Length 5.97 miles
Elevation gain 1152 ft
Out and back
No dogs allowed
Free parking
This is the alternate hike since Santa Rosa/Wildwood trails are closed. Meet in front of the bathroom at the end of the parking lot. There is overflow parking. Please allow extra time to get to the meeting place on time.
This is an easier way to get to Danielson Monument. We will also have plenty of time to stop by Sycamore Falls.

Upper Las Virgenes - Mt. Basura - Cheeseboro Loop
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Upper Las Virgenes Open Space, 6000 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, US
Our hike will consist of traveling along the Dean’s Cut trail connecting the underbelly of Las Virgenes and Cheseboro Canyons. The star of this hike is Mt Basura, known for its year-round snow-less skiing. We’ll take or break here.
Note: this hike was a VIP hike. Now my overgrown secret trail is wide open and named “Dean’s Cut.”
Cheeseboro Canyon is located in the northernmost section of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. It is from these hills that water in the canyons flow to the Pacific. The Chumash Indians lived in these canyons for thousands of years. Many trails within the canyons were original Chumash trails before they were expanded by cattle ranchers. In this large expanse of habitat, deer, bobcats, coyotes and rabbits roam.
Today, a great diversity of plants and animals live in the canyons. Wide-spread oaks and outcrops of sedimentary rock provide excellent nesting sites for owls, hawks and other raptors. The abundance of raptors indicates a large prey population, especially small mammals and reptiles. In more rugged areas where cattle didn’t graze, we can still find a variety of native plant communities, including chaparral, coastal sage scrub and riparian woodlands.
A couple of unique facts regarding these canyons:
• Cheeseboro Canyon has the largest concentrations of birds of prey nesting areas in the U.S. outside of Alaska.
• The Valley Oak tree, the largest oak native to the United States and possibly the world, live in these canyons in what might be the largest southerly stand of trees left.
HIKE IS ABOUT 8 MILES WITH ABOUT 1,400 FT TOTAL ASCENT AND IS RATED DIFFICULT DUE TO TERRAIN. SEE THE HIKE RATING GUIDE
Post Hike Lunch
La Paz Restaurant
4505 Las Virgenes Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
Directions to Trailhead
To get to trailhead take 101 and exit Las Virgenes Rd. Turn north (away from beach) to end of road. If you are coming up from PCH, drive up Malibu Canyon to the end (Malibu Cyn changes its name to Las Virgenes Rd). Park on the street.

Bushwhacking Hellhole
2023-03-25 09:30 - 2023-03-26 12:00 | Borrego Springs, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004, US
This is an exploratory trip. The plan is to hike up Hellhole Canyon and past Maidenhair Falls to the 30 foot waterfall described in Afoot and Afield. It must be pretty gnarly since the description appears to have been removed from the latest edition. There is a campsite described in the book. We may also check out Hellhole flats. On Sunday we’ll hike out to Culp Valley campground and back down the California Riding and Hiking trail.
I don’t think parking is allowed at the trailhead so we’ll have to start in town (see location).
Needless to say this is a trip for people who enjoy bushwhacking and are comfortable scrambling over rocks, trees, vines, etc.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is a advanced hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.

Sagebrush Cantina: Little Alice and The Cats
2023-03-25 19:00 - 2023-03-26 00:00 | Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina.
Sagebrush Cantina has changed the band from Hindsite, to Little Alice & the Cats. I don’t know the circumstance surrounding the change but I’m going to keep the event up for those that still want to have a fun time at the Sagebrush Cantina. It may be an unhosted event.
The band Little Alice & The Cats are a local L.A. Top 40 cover band. This is one of the best venues I’ve experienced on LA’s west side.
We’ll be seated either in the outdoor area, indoors (depending on the weather), or might even get a tent! Expect at least 50 of us. Even if we don’t all sit together, we’ll be seeing one another on the dance floor!
The band starts at 8p, but get there an hour earlier and maybe you’ll get a seat with the group.
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-6062
Events Calendar (Sagebrush Cantina)
Events Calendar (Hindsite)
Hiking Plus Page Links

Wildlife Corridor trail to the top of Rocky Peak
2023-03-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, US
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail–3?u=i
Hello Fellow Hikers,
If you haven’t had the pleasure of hitting the Wildlife trail then now is your time. The poppies are in bloom and this trail will put us in the middle of them. The first part of this trail ( Wildlife Trail ) is a butt kicker however its only about 1.25 mile trail so not that bad. No need to go to the gym for leg day after this trail. It’s a great incline to the top then will meet up with the Rocky Peak trail and from there will continue our hike to the top of Rocky Peak ( not to the peak this time ) and head back the way we came. I posted the AllTrails Wildlife trail and the AllTrails Rocky Peak trail for pics and stats the meeting spot will be Corriganville Park which I will add directions below.
Wildlife trail:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildlife-trail–3?u=i
Rocky Peak trail:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rocky-peak-summit-trail?u=i
Trail out and Back
Miles about 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain 1700
Rated moderate
Dogs are allowed but little to no shade on this hike
Parking free dirt lot
As 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
Please check back on hike info as rain, heat advisory, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled
We will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:

Hike your own hike
Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up

Please remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike (water,hat,sunglasses,hiking boot/hiking shoes poles if needed snacks)
Liability Disclaimer:
And 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 an 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 limit. During outdoor activity you can encounter bodily injury, snake bites, sunburn, overheating, etc. This is not within our control and we ask that you are prepared for any of the above once you sign up for an Event. If you need to take several breaks (not counting quick breather breaks) and stops throughout a hike, the hike maybe too much for your ability. Please check each event for miles, elevation gain, and difficulty rating. The higher the elevation gain means more incline and less leveled off sections. We offer all levels of hikes from moderate to hard to advanced only. We encourage everyone to not give up work on your core by joining our easier moderate Events and then joining our harder hikes once you are ready. 😊
