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SUMMARY:V.I.P. Hike: Mountaineer's Route to Saddle Peak and Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:High above central Malibu is Saddle Peak\, just east of Malibu Canyon\, one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2\,805 feet. Up here you are literally in the sky\, often above the clouds over Malibu. On a clear day\, facing south\, you can see a vast stretch of the Pacific coast\, Catalina and Channel Islands miles out in the water. If facing north\, you can see the inland valleys of the Malibu Creek watershed or east toward Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley. On a cloudy day\, you look down on the cloud tops as if in an airplane. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]6[/asa2_collection] \nThe climb up Topanga Ridge will be the toughest part of getting there. It is a knife-edge ridge that will require some minor bouldering/scrambling (0.5 – 1.0). There is a steep 200′ sandstone slab that serves as an optional shortcut for the heartier hiker with some derring-do. At the top of the ridge\, and 1200 ft higher than the parking lot\, is the old and abondoned Topanga Fire Lookout. We will take a short break here and enjoy the stupefying views of the San Fernando Valley\, LA Basin\, Santa Monica Bay and even San Gorgonio Pass 100 miles away. From here we will connect up with the Backbone Trail and hike up to Saddle Peak and take another break on the rock formations. We will complete the loop by descending Saddle Peak via the Cold Creek Preserve and upper Stunt High trail. \nHike is about 8 miles with 2000 ft total ascent \nSlide show from previous hikes\n[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/VJn9GQZ4KGg’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-ws6onb’ id=” custom_class=”] \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nPost Hike Lunch and Wine Tasting\nAfter the hike we’ll head over to Maria’s Italian Kitchen for our wine tasting. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and I will pay the corkage fee. \nIn El Camino Shopping Center next to Wells Fargo\n23331 Mulholland Dr\, Woodland Hills\, CA 91364\n\n  \nDirections to trailhead:\n  \nFrom the 101 Freeway/Valley…\nExit Mulholland Dr /Valley Circle Blvd and go south on Mulholland Dr 0.5 mi\nTurn Right on Valmar St 1.2 mi\nValmar will become Old Topanga\nTurn right on Mulholland Hwy 3.8 mi\nLeft on Stunt Rd 1.0 mi\nPark at turnout on right \nFrom the 101 Freeway/Calabasas & TO:\n101 East\, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right. \nFrom PCH/West-North Malibu\nTurn on Malibu Canyon. Turn right on Mulholland and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right \nFrom PCH/West LA\nTwisty but the shortest: \nTurn north at Las Flores Canyon Rd 3.4 mi\nTurn right at Rambla Pacifico St 0.6 mi\nTake the 2nd right onto Schueren Rd 1.8 mi\nTurn left at Stunt Rd 2.9 mi\nTurnout will be on left \nLess twisty \nHead north on Topanga Canyon 4.3 mi\nTurn left onto Old Topanga Canyon Rd 5.3 mi\nTurn left onto Mulholland Hwy 3.6 mi\nTurn left onto Stunt Rd 1 mi \n 
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/v-i-p-hike-and-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:Stunt High Trail\, 1673 Stunt Road\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191124T130000
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SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join me at Descanso Gardens and the Enchanted Forest\, I’ll be there most of the day and I have three parts to this event planned. \n1. Tour Descanso Gardens (meet me at 1:00pm at the front gate)2. Lunch at Cafe Descanso (3:00pm – it closes at 4:30pm)https://www.patinagroup.com/descanso-gardens/menu#Cafe+Descanso3. Enchanted Forest of Light (7:00 pm – I have reservations for that time) \nYou can pick and choose all three\, one\, two or none. You may prefer another day and another time. \n** TICKETS WILL GO FAST SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ASAP ** \nENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHThttps://www.descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted/This interactive\, nighttime experience features a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. There are a variety of large-scale light displays\, many of which are interactive\, allowing visitors to manipulate the lights and sounds. \nTicket information:https://68138.blackbaudhosting.com/68138/sslpage.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=ac9e501d-8b6b-4e18-97da-c4c45d3901f9General: $30.00 (sorry\, no senior discount)Child under 2: free \nDESCANSO GARDENShttps://www.descansogardens.org/This urban retreat takes you through the natural beauty of the internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. \nGeneral Admission:https://68138.blackbaudhosting.com/68138/sslpage.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=30f7b9ec-50f5-4783-b424-7258678b5228Adult: $9.00Senior: $6.00Student: $6.00Child under 5: free \nDIRECTIONSDescanso Gardens is located near the intersection of the 210 and 2 freeways\, and is a 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles. \nAddress1418 Descanso DriveLa Cañada Flintridge\, CA 91011Ph. (818) 949-4200 \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of Hike and Explore from all liability in case of possible injuries.• The organizers of Hike and Explore are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.• Your personal\, and guests\, safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/enchanted-forest-of-light-at-descanso-gardens/
LOCATION:Descanso Gardens\, 1418 Descanso Dr\, La Cañada Flintridge\, CA\, 91011\, US
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SUMMARY:Post TG Hike - Santa Maria Canyon - Summer Hill Ranch - Yedvarts Loop
DESCRIPTION:Our post-TG hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. Highlights during this stroll through a wooded canyon include ocean views. \n \n  \n[asa2_smart_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″ /] \nAfter crossing the bridge we’ll sweep through Summer Hill Ranch to the Canyon Overlook \n \nThere are some cool sandstone outcroppings and a beckoning picnic bench \n \nAfter heading north up the Santa Maria Canyon some\, we’ll hook up with my Secret Trail that will take us to through the land of longtime Topanga Resident Yedvart Tchakerian. \nAfter a side-trip to Vanalden Vista for a snack break\, we’ll start the 2nd half of the loop\, head south down Yedvarts\, and then west back to our starting point after a brief walking tour of some of Topanga’s eclectic neighborhoods\, including the Cheney Ranch homestead \n \nHike will be about 8 miles with 1500 ft total ascent \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-s3zor5′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is rated MEDIUM. See Hike Ratings Guide here[/av_notification] \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom Highway 101: drive south on Topanga Canyon Blvd for 3.7 miles. Turn left on Viewridge and drive 0.5 miles to the end of the road. \nFrom Pacific Coast Highway: head north on Topanga Canyon Blvd. for 9 miles and turn right on Viewridge. \nPark by end of street. There is plenty of parking
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/post-tg-hike/
LOCATION:Viewridge – Summit Pointe Estates\, 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Blinderman Trail at Franklin Canyon\, Beverly Hills
DESCRIPTION:** Rain will cancel this hike ** \nWe will meet at 12:00 pm in the parking lot at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center and start hiking no later than 12:10pm. \nThis will be about a 2.5-3 mile loop\, with an elevation gain of roughly 300’ or more. The loop will take us on the upper Franklin Canyon Drive trail to the Ranch trail to the Blinderman trail and back to the parking lot. \nDIRECTIONSSooky Goldman Nature Center2600 Franklin Canyon Dr • Beverly Hills\, CA \nDETAILS:Trail: fire road\, single trailDistance: about 3 milesType: loopElevation Gain: 300′ or moreDifficulty: Fit beginner/intermediateDogs: Yes\, leashedRestrooms: NoWater Fountain: NoParking: FreeKnown Dangers: slip and fall\, rattlesnakes \nWHAT TO BRING:Umbrella\, rain gearWARM clothing2 liters of waterSnacks\, electrolytes \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of Hike and Explore from all liability in case of possible injuries.• The organizers of Hike and Explore are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. This applies to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/blinderman-trail-at-franklin-canyon-beverly-hills/
LOCATION:2600 Franklin Canyon Dr\, 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, US
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SUMMARY:The Great Wall Of Los Angeles\, Sherman Oaks
DESCRIPTION:This 4.6 mile walk includes a combination of art and nature along the Tujunga Wash Path\, and is the home of one of the longest murals in the world. The Great Wall of Los Angeles mural is a 2\,754’ long public art project illustrates the history of L.A. \nSome of the highlights include (to name a few):• Olympic athletes of color• Civil rights and gay rights movements• Baby boomers• Bracero migrant worker program\,• Zoot Suit riots• Rosie the Riveter• Pioneers of the motion picture industry• Chinese workers building the railroads• Settlements of the Californians• Expeditions of Gaspar de Portola and Junipero Serra• Native American Chumash villages \nDIRECTIONS:34.17257\, -118.41454 \nColdwater Canyon Extension and Burbank Blvd\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, near parking lot “G” at the eastern edge of the Valley College campus. \nA $2.00 parking permit is required on campus. It can be purchased from a campus parking pay station. Cash only. \nDETAILS:Trail: Path/greenbeltType: LoopDistance: 4.6 milesElevation Gain: 68′Difficulty: BeginnerDogs: Yes\, leashedRestrooms: NoWater Fountain: NoParking: FreeKnown Dangers: slip and fall\, rattlesnakes \nWHAT TO BRING:Umbrella\, rain gearWARM clothing2 liters of waterSnacks\, electrolytesHiking shoes\, tennis shoes \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of Hike and Explore from all liability in case of possible injuries.• The organizers of Hike and Explore are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. This applies to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/the-great-wall-of-los-angeles-sherman-oaks/
LOCATION:Coldwater Canyon Extension\, Coldwater Canyon Extension\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91401\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000
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SUMMARY:🎁🎈Holiday Hike and Party - Mesa Peak & Malibu Seafood - BYOB 🥂🥃
DESCRIPTION:Join our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ \n  \nMany hiking groups promise to take you to Mesa Peak but they never do. That’s because they have confused their peaks and take you to the wrong one. So come along with us to the real Mesa Peak! (elev 1\,844 ft) \n \nThe hike of the year is here! Our classic Mesa Peak Hike and our favorite post hike party spot\, Malibu Seafood. You don’t want to miss it! \nHere is a slide show from some previous hikes\n  \n \n  \n[asa2_smart_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″ /] \n  \nPost hike Holiday Party will be at Malibu Seafood\nSee if you can spot the celebrities among these photos from past hikes\n \n🍹🍷🍺They allow you to bring your own beverage\, alcohol included\nhttp://www.malibuseafood.com – At the trailhead!\n  \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is about 7.5 miles with about 2\,000 ft total ascent and is rated DIFFICULT due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification]\n*************************************************************** \nThere is street parking on PCH. Pay parking available at trail head next to restaurant – $7.00. Credit card ok \n***************************************************************
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/holiday-hike-and-party/
LOCATION:Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market  and Patio Café\, 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:VIP Hike: Secret Trail to Las Virgenes View Park
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URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/vip-hike-secret-trail-to-las-virgenes-view-park/
LOCATION:Somewhere in Calabasas\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean,V.I.P. Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T090000
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SUMMARY:🚘 Back to the Future Hike at China Flat (& Simi Peak) - Lunch at Lamppost Pizza
DESCRIPTION:On this one\, Marty McFly will be taking us to China Flat\, the 1885 location of the Seamus McFly farm\, Boothill Cemetary and the Delgado Mine. Seamus was/is/will-be Marty’s great-great-grandfather. DeLoreans are no longer allowed on the trail so this will be a little strenuous. \nWe’re heading back to the future in more ways than one. We did this hike almost a year ago\, just after the Woolsey fire. You can view those pics here: It will be interesting to see the recovery progress. \nThe trail to China Flat is a difficult one\, but makes an excellent introduction to the Simi Hills\, with its awesome sandstone skyscrapers towering over flatland neighborhoods. The “flat” in China Flat is a splendid plateau carpeted with emerald green grass and covered by oak savannas. \nWe’ll do a loop around China Flat\, visit a vernal pond and poke around some artifacts artifacts from a bygone era. Along the way we will ascend to Simi Peak\, the highest peak in the Simi Hills at 2\,405 ft. \nHere are photos from January 2019\n \nHike will be a loop of appx. 8.5 miles with about 2200′ total ascent \nPOST HIKE LUNCH\nLamppost Pizza\n1145 Lindero Canyon rd.\nWestlake Village\, CA 91362\n(Corner of Lindero and Kanan) \nDIRECTIONS\nFrom 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. After entering park make an immediate left into the first parking lot. We will meet by the pond. If the lot is full\, follow the park access road to the main parking area further up the road and walk across park back to pond.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/back-to-the-future-hike/
LOCATION:Oak Canyon Community Park\, 5600 Hollytree\, Oak Park\, CA\, 91377-3904
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:Last Hike of the Year: Grasslands Trail to Century Lake & the Rock Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join us in popular Malibu Creek State Park for the last hike of 2019. We’ll start on the Grasslands Trail off of Mulholland Hwy and head south on a scenic hike over rolling hills and through open fields of grain. \n[asa2_collection tpl=”Flat_box_horizontal” orderby=”rand” show_features=”no” show_description=”no” limit=”1″]6[/asa2_collection] \nOur first destination is the Rock Pool\, a placid stretch of water framed by volcanic cliffs. Cliff divers and rock climbers will provide the entertainment. This generically wild-looking site has served as a backdrop for outdoor sequences filmed for Planet of the Apes\, South Pacific\, Tarzan\, Swiss Family Robinson\, and many other productions. \nNext\, we’ll head for the shaded shores of Century Lake. Ducks\, coots\, and herons frequent the lake\, their squalling and callings reverberating off the weathered\, honeycombed cliffs rising from the lake’s far shore. Redwing blackbirds flit among the cattails and rushes. The famous diving scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was filmed here. \n[av_notification title=’Hike Rating’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue8c5′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’orange’ border=’solid’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ size=’large’ close_btn=” cookie_lifetime=’60’ av_uid=’av-kdw5i1′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]\nHike is about 5 miles with about 800 ft total ascent and is rated MEDIUM due to terrain. See the Hike Ratings Guide\n[/av_notification] \nPOST HIKE LUNCH\nPost hike lunch is close by at La Paz Restaurant\n4505 Las Virgenes Rd.\nCalabasas\, CA 91302 \nDIRECTIONS\nTrail head and free street parking on Mulholland Hwy\, 0.2 mi west of Las Virgenes Cyn Rd
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/last-hike-of-the-year-grasslands-trail-to-century-lake-the-rock-pool/
LOCATION:Grasslands Trail\, 26990 Mulholland Hwy\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91301\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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SUMMARY:First Hike of Year: Tri Peaks via Mishe Mokwa Loop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first hike of 2020 at the Circle X Ranch. The Mishe Mokwa Trail is known as the most beautiful trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. Round trip distance is 7.5 miles with a net elevation gain of 1000 feet (about 1700 total). \nDuring Wednesday’s hike we will be visiting 2 Earthcaches: Sandstone Peak and Inspiration Point \nSandstone Peak\, the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains at 3\,111 feet\, is not sandstone at all. Its actually made of igneous rock formed 15 million years ago during the Conejo Volcanics. During this time Sandstone Peak grew to 10\,000 feet! After millions of years of erosion we are now left with its ruddy-colored core. From a distance its color makes it look like sandstone\, hence the name Sandstone Peak. \nAt Inspiration Point we will see more evidence of how the Santa Monica Mountains were formed. From here\, a view of Los Angeles\, Oxnard Plain\, and the Valleys of Southern California will reveal the evolution of the Farallon Plate subduction zone that created the transverse mountain range known as the Santa Monica Mountains. The Channel Islands\, which were created at the same time and by the same process that created the Santa Monica Mountains\, can be seen from here too. \nWe’ll take a side trip to Tri-Peaks\, a stack of house-sized volcanic boulders. We’ll take our main break here and explore the fascinating slots and caves beneath the giant boulders. \nEvent rules: \n1. Carpooling is required. No more than than 10 cars shall be part of the group. There is a convenient park-and-ride at Kanan & Canwood and Kanan & Roadside. The corner of Ventura and Topanga in Ralph’s parking lot is a good meeting spot also\n2. All hikers must stay on established trails\n3. No use of flour or chalk to mark trails.\n4. Practice “Leave No Trace” – take only pictures and leave only footprints \nDirections to Trailhead: \nUse this link for Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=34.114167\,-118.91814&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=34.114292\,-118.919857&sspn=0.003642\,0.006866&ie=UTF8&ll=34.112053\,-118.927388&spn=0.012436\,0.023603&z=15) \nPark at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead. \nMishe Mokwa Trailhead parking lot is on the both sides of Yerba Buena Rd\, 3.75 miles west of Mulholland or 7.2 miles north of PCH. Yerba Buena is very curvy so drive carefully. \nSan Fernando Valley/Calabasas: \nFrom points east of Westlake Village\, exit 101 at Kanan and go south to Mulholland. Turn west (right) to Yerba Buena 2 mi. \nFrom the 101: \nExit and turn south at CA-23 (Westlake Blvd) \nContinue to follow CA-23 south 5.2 mi. Continue straight toward Mulholland Hwy West \nAfter a couple more miles\, turn right at stop sign and continue west on Mulholland Hwy 0.4 mi \nTurn right at Little Sycamore Canyon Rd 1.9 mi \nSlight left at Yerba Buena Rd 2 mi \n[Overflow parking: Sandstone Peak 0.75 farther down\, Circle X Ranch 1.75 miles down toward PCH]
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/first-hike-of-year-tri-peaks-via-mishe-mokwa-loop/
LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Parking Lot\, Yerba Buena Rd\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
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