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Piedra Blanca Camp Trail is a 6.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. An adventure Pass is required to park.
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We will park on the side of the road at the indicated spot. It is a sharp 180 degree turn. We will hike up the trail/road tag Knolls then up to peppertree and back. |
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 Explore Afton Canyon in the Mojave Preserve. Hiking to the Caves and try to locate the buried boxcar. The Mojave River crossing is doable with any SUV since the RR filled it with rocks. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: We'll meet at the campground entrance at Afton Canyon at 12:30 pm.N35.04133° W116.39367° https://nobodyhikesinla.com/2017/12/14/afton-canyon/ RESTROOM: YES DISTANCE: […]
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 Let's not let the time change keep us from hiking to stay in shape!Las LLajas is a good evening hike in the dark. It is an even, wide road that is safer than many other hiking trails.I will be going at a fast pace. If you are a beginner you can still join us, just […]
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 Please note: If you don't show up, or change your rsvp to "not going" less than 4 hours before the start of the hike (which means people on the waitlist miss out) more than once , you will not be welcome to hike with me again. Masks are mandatory as we gather at the trailhead […] |
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https://cosf.org/trails/other-trails/strenuous-hike-arroyo-conejo-lynnmere-loop/Moderately strenuous 7 mile loop, with a total elevation gain/loss about 1300 ft. A pleasant trail follows Arroyo Conejo from the Rancho Conejo Playfields in Newbury Park, to the Lynnmere loop trail above Wildwood Park. Nice views of the Barranca, Hill Canyon, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Wildwood Park.
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 Explore Amboy Crater MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: kiosk 10AM LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: -115.774688, 34.560312DIRECTIONS:From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 65 miles to Kelbaker Road. Exit southbound on Kelbaker Road and drive approx. 10 miles to National Trails Highway. Turn left on National Trails Highway and drive approx. 8 miles to Crater Road. Turn left onto Crater […] |
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 This Santa Clarita walk about loop will have us walking along paved pathways 95% of the way. The neighborhoods here were designed with paseos meandering from one to another linked by foot bridges. Later this year DaveR and I will be posting a bike ride here which, like the walkways, has many dedicated foot and […]
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The Bucksnort Trail is a beautiful 2.99 mile trail in the Sespe Wilderness in Ventura County . The trail connects the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) and the Alder Creek Trail (20W11). http://www.hikelospadres.com/bucksnort-trail.html#.X5igQYhKiUk |
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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 YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details Another HWD Exclusive On February 21, 2020 the MRCA announced that they acquired […]
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 Come join me at a popular location for hiking in Altadena,Cobb Estate, Echo Mountain trail is a very popular hike and if you come or have been there before you'll know why! There are ruins from an old hotel and dance hall and the Mount Lowe Railway.We will begin on time at 2pm so I […]
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 Come Join Us Saturday, December 5, for an afternoon/evening workout hike! We start on time at Wildwood Park where there are a ton of trails. We will be veering right at the Santa Rosa Trail/Box Canyon sign and go up a steep incline, which is about 1 mile to the top. If you are a […] |
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 TO ALLOW GROUP HIKES TO START UP AGAIN, IT'S ESSENTIAL TO FOLLOW THE COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP ALL OF US SAFE NOW:• Masks and social distancing (6ft) required throughout the hike. If you don't agree, please don't join this hike. Read full disclaimer below description. This hike is limited to 10 but with a […] |
3 hikes,This is an overnight hike of 20 miles round trip. We will be tagging white ledge peak. This area is remote and you need to be prepared accordingly. You can also do all or part as a day hike.
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 FYI - REI Co-Op is running their cyber week sale with a couple of promotions (1) Save up to 50% on original prices here: (2) Take an additional 25% off outlet prices with coupon code EXTRA25. Shop here: Sale starts NOW and lasts through Monday Dec 7. Tip: Shop early for best selection
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 Join me on a stroll since we will be mostly walking on a paved Paseo winding its way along Madea Creek in Oak Park. There is one dirt trail that has us cross the creek in order to check out a very large and unique oak tree. This pathway is known as The Madea Creek […] |
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Moderately Strenuous 9 mile hike (round trip). Elevation gain/loss of about 2200 ft. Follow the power-line road/trail into the canyon and to points overlooking Newbury Park, Camarillo, the Oxnard Plain, and the Pacific Coast. Wildflowers are abundant in the springtime. Some of the road/trail surfaces are rocky-gravel, but not difficult. Return on same road/trails. Park […] |
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The Bucksnort Trail is a beautiful 2.99 mile trail in the Sespe Wilderness in Ventura County . The trail connects the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) and the Alder Creek Trail (20W11).- if Dough flats is closed we will road walk to the trail. This will be about 15 miles rt. Be prepared for cold weather |
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Details will be sent to VIP mail list later this week. Watch your inbox. For info on getting on the VIP mail list go to https://www.hikingwithdean.com/vip-circle/
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 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 On this hike I'll take you to the baleen wall […] |
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We will meet at the Rose Valley lake. Hike to the falls, then reverse course and take a connector trail to middle lions camp. We will climb up to the Forest Service road and back to Rose Valley- 10ish miles.
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 PLEASE HAVE A MASK AT THE TRAILHEAD!!!PLEASE NOTE 10 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.Do not Park on Fern Dell Drive. Time - Meet at 6:30 p.m. , leave at 6:40 p.m.Distance - 6.5 milesElevation gain - approx 1500 ft.Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ... No beginners. Please be prepared for abrisk hike with minimal stops. Please no recent injuries! This […] |
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Meet at the north and of Las Virginnes rd. 10ish miles. There may be some bushwhacking
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I need an easy one and this will surely be the easiest one, or two, or three. We will be doing two or three beach highpoints. Meet at the end of 5th st and harbor. We will hike from Mandalay Beach to Mcgrath state park. On the way we will tag two hills. Good sand […] |
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 A planned overcrossing of the 101 FWY staring in 2021 to allow animals to safely cross the freeway. Hike up the trail to survey the area. There is an info booth along Agoura Road. Interesting information.https://ktla.com/news/local-news/101-freeway-crossing-to-give-p-22-other-wildlife-room-to-roam/ MEETUP LOCATION: Along Agoura Road 34.193226,-118.883060 Exit Liberty Canyon and head west on Agoura Road MEETUP TIME: Ready to […] |
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Franklin Trail is a 15.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Carpinteria, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.- We […]
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I’m going to just go for a stroll up and back- 5-7 miles. Park on either Foothill or Kimball
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 Lizard Rock, Stage Coach Bluff Loop MEETUP LOCATION: Wildwood Neighborhood Park next to the restrooms - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW:https://www.google.com/search?q=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS509US509&oq=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&aqs=chrome..69i57.6190j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 MEETUP TIME: 2PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 3.5+ miles GAIN: 350' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail THE […] |
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 This is our annual Pre Holiday Hike. We discovered this hidden treasure a few months ago thanks to one of our long time members. We have done this hike most of the time during the week and this will be a good time to do it on Sunday morning so people who are still working […]
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 TO ALLOW GROUP HIKES TO START UP AGAIN, IT'S ESSENTIAL TO FOLLOW THE COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP ALL OF US SAFE NOW:• Masks and social distancing (6ft) required throughout the hike. If you don't agree, please don't join this hike. Full disclaimer below description. This hike is limited to 10 but I will open […] |
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Dry Lakes Ridge is a 12.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/woodridge-loop-trail MEETUP LOCATION: End of Sunset Hills Blvd off of the 23 in Thousand OaksWoodridge Loop Trail Thousand Oaks, CA 9136234.223217, -118.828464 MEETUP TIME: 2PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 2.5+ miles GAIN: 550' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail THE PACE: 1.5 mph […]
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PLEASE HAVE A MASK AT THE TRAILHEAD!!!PLEASE NOTE 10 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.Do not Park on Fern Dell Drive. Time - Meet at 6:30 p.m. , leave at 6:40 p.m.Distance - 5.0 milesElevation gain - approx 1500 ft.Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ... No beginners. Please be prepared for a brisk hike with minimal stops. Please no recent injuries! […] |
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 MEETUP LOCATION: Sapwi Trails Community Park (Parking Lot)HELMETS REQUIRED 2100 Scenicpark St · Thousand Oaks, CA MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 8+ miles GAIN: 1600+' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Single track and double track trail - Some sections I will be walking my bike. THE PACE: 5 mph average […]
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 Come and Join me on my Christmas Break for an afternoon Intermediate (2.5 to 3 miles per hour) hike near Placerita Canyon Nature Center.Los Pinetos is one of my favorite trails that was destroyed a few years ago by a fire but has since regrown and is ready for us.Just a note here: I have […] |
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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 Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga […]
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 MEETUP LOCATION: End of N Westlake Blvd and Autumn Ridge MEETUP TIME: 2PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 4+ miles GAIN: 1100+' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail - Autumn, Sunrise, Long Canyon, Woodrige Connector THE PACE: 1.5 mph average pace LEVEL: Slow Intermediate […] |
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 MEETUP LOCATION: Sapwi Trails Community Park (Parking Lot) 2100 Scenicpark St · Thousand Oaks, CA MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 2.5 miles GAIN: 200' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Single track and double track trail - THE PACE: 1.5 mph average pace LEVEL: Slow Intermediate CDC COVID POLICY: We'll all […] |
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My Bell Canyon Loop starts and ends at the mouth of Bell Canyon. Its a little-known loop and I haven't seen any other meetup group do it -- so you are in luck today! 👉 Hike is about 4 miles with 900' total ascent. Most of that is during a one-mile stretch, thus I am […]
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 Since Paul has decided to take take a break from hiking during the latest Covid outbreak, it doesn't mean that we can't be together in spirit. Please post a picture of you sporting your most ugliest, or favorite Christmas sweater. PIC MUST INCLUDE YOU WEARING IT. I really wish we could all be together again […]
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 Please wear a mask at the trailhead. Here's to a safe Christmas.Did Santa track chimney soot all over your new carpet?Did his reindeer break some of your roofing tiles???Did Rudolph steal a bottle of Jack Daniels out of your liquor cabinet?????(Ya didn't think that red nose was NATURAL did you???)Well then join us on historic […] |
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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 YOU BRING A FACE COVERING. BRING HAND SANITIZER IF YOU HAVE IT. Details Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups […]
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 Let's burn off Christmas Dinner with an afternoon workout hike!Distance: 6 milesElevation Gain: 1300'Difficulty: Intermediate due to pace and distanceDogs: NoRestrooms: Yes only if the community center is openWater Fountain: Yes at trailheadParking: Free, Community Center parking lot.Trail: Out and backWe will start from the Dos Vientos Community Center and take a round about way, […]
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 Just a heads up: Please and thank you for being considerate and cancelling with enough time to give someone on the waitlist a chance to hike! Otherwise, you may no longer be allowed to hike with me. Masks are mandatory as we gather at the trailhead! I am posting this because I cannot keep up […] |
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 Paradise Falls MEETUP LOCATION: Wildwood Neighborhood Park next to the restrooms - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW:https://www.google.com/search?q=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS509US509&oq=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&aqs=chrome..69i57.6190j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 3.5+ miles GAIN: 450' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail THE PACE: 1.5 mph average […] |
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Howard Creek Trail is a 5.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ojai, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on […]
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PLEASE HAVE A MASK AT THE TRAILHEAD!!!PLEASE NOTE 10 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.Do not Park on Fern Dell Drive. Time - Meet at 6:30 p.m. , leave at 6:40 p.m.Distance - 5.5 milesElevation gain - approx 1500 ft.Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ... No beginners. Please be prepared for a brisk hike with minimal stops. Please no recent injuries! […] |
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1st we will park on Mellow ln and do the 15 min walk to tag Challenger, then either walk or drive to Challenger park and head south and tag the other two peaks. 8ish miles.
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meet at the trail head at 1477 hidden ranch dr. We will hike up to Rancho Overlook and then drive to the intersection on Aspen St and Maple Leaf Ct. Do the quick hike up and back. Doesn't look overly hard or long. Effective immediately RSVP's will be limited to 4 + the organizer. If […]
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 Near the baseball fieldsMEETUP LOCATION: Off of Thousand Oaks Blvd drive up the hill turn left and park near the baseball field - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 9am. 8053386837 cellMEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parkingDISTANCE: 5+ miles GAIN: 1500'TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and […] |
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Paradise Falls MEETUP LOCATION: Wildwood Neighborhood Park next to the restrooms - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW:https://www.google.com/search?q=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS509US509&oq=34.217729%2C+-118.894879&aqs=chrome..69i57.6190j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 MEETUP TIME: 1PM. 8053386837 cell MEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parking DISTANCE: 3.5+ miles GAIN: 450' TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A good mix of single track and double track trail THE PACE: 1.5 mph average […] |
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We will park at the trailhead. Head up cozy dell. Loop around magic mtn, up the Pratt trail and back down cozy dell. Estimate 7.5 miles |
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 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 We will start out surrounded by wild lilacs and a […]
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 TWO WEEKS AGO WE HAD A PRE - HOLIDAY HIKE AT THE JUNK YARD TRAIL IN WEST HILLS. THIS WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO CLOSE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A HIKE AND A PICNIC AND CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR AND HOPE THE NEXT HOLIDAY SEASON WILL NOT BE THE SAME! Please join us for […]
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 Lynnmere Trail Loophttps://youtu.be/hmNrt01-py0 MEETUP LOCATION: - SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION AND SITE BELOW: MEETUP TIME: 1pm. 8053386837 cellMEETUP PARKING FEE: No charge for parkingDISTANCE: 4+ miles GAIN: 700'TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Single trackTHE PACE: 1.5 mph average paceLEVEL: Intermediate and above CDC COVID POLICY: We'll all wear a mask and practice CDC social distancing guidelines […] |
2 hikes, Socks play a critical role in keeping your feet comfortable and blister-free throughout your hike. In my latest blog post I show you, in partnership with REI, how to choose the right hiking socks. Go to https://www.hikingwithdean.com/
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 Socks play a critical role in keeping your feet comfortable and blister-free throughout your hike. In my latest blog post I show you, in partnership with REI, how to choose the right hiking socks. Go to https://www.hikingwithdean.com/ |
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