Scroll down to rsvpPRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD, BREAK SPOTS & DESTINATIONS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A MASK OR FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details We'll enjoy a great upside down “lollipop” […]
Scroll down to rsvpPRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details Solstice Canyon is the quintessential coastal canyon. The year-round stream […]
Scroll down to rsvpPRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details Our route begins on Trailer Canyon fire road providing broad […]
Lets try this again...Ok I’m going to just go for a stroll up and back- 5 miles. Park on either Foothill or Kimball
Details to come, but this is an easy RT 2 miler. The Overlook itself is a great place to socialize and there’s lots of room for adequate social distancing.
*** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]
Description: This is an exploratory and beginner’s backpacking hike. So, only 5 spots will be available. We meet at the Amtrak Train Station in Carpinteria. At the train station, we leave our cars for free overnight parking. Then, we proceed to hike with our backpacking gear to the end of the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve […]
*** YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead and to use on trail when it is not possible to avoid close proximity to other hikers. Please be mindful of other people's space. DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR FACE COVERING. *** Hike is waitlisted. For the time being, you must […]
Scroll down to rsvpPRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details I've been wanting to do this one for a long […]
Just gonna do a little stroll along the Sespe River. Fairly easy 6ish miles. There is a stream crossing
ok so we are going to try to tag this peak. Meet at Santa Susana pass rd. and Lilac ln. We will carpool to the start location. Road walking, minor rock climbing to the peak...lets see what happens.
Moderate five round trip mile hike, with a total elevation gain/loss about 400 feet. Follow the trail from Newbury Park to the Hill Canyon Water Treatment Plant. There is pleasant scenery along the Barranca and through riparian native plant communities. Return by way of the same trails. There are five creek crossings in each direction. […]
One of Carmen's favorite trails at her request. 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. Bring layers and a headlamp. Follow Covid guidelines. Distance: <6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,508' Trail: Single […]
We are going to do a little exploring. Meet under the underpass of Smokey Bear Rd and I-5. You will need a 4wd or AWD as we will be going on forest roads.
Scroll down to rsvpThe lockdown loonies have cancelled Trick-or-Treat, but that doesn’t scare us! Special Treat: This time the hike coincides with a full moon PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY AT TRAIL HEAD AND BREAK SPOTS. WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHENEVER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL. IT IS MANDATORY THAT […]
Details to come, but briefly, this is 4.5 miles, with an 800’ elevation gain to a very large flat rock with beautiful views. Bring your dinner and plan to eat on the rock while (hopefully) watching sunset and a full moon rise. We can toast the evening with whatever is in your cup. Also, bring […]
Distance: <9> Rating: 7/10, not for beginners Pace: Intermediate/advanced There won't be a sweeper!! Elevation 2620’ gain COVID-19 GUIDELINES APPLIES, mask, social distancingEvent is waitlisted and limited to 10 hikers Trail Note: Wilderness permits (fee) are required here According to historian John Robinson, the name "Icehouse Canyon" dates from the 1860s when an ice plant […]
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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