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 DetailsBEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC This Monday I'm posting an easy bike ride for a change. This will only be around 7 miles over […]
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 Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may will find this hike to be too hard. We'll start […] |
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 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 (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood […] |
2 hikes, Check it out here: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei-co-op-editors-choice-awards-for-2021/ REI has helped generations of people find the right gear for them since 1938. Now, they are using their team’s hard-earned knowledge and expertise to recognize best-in-class gear at the co-op. With their permission I have posted their results at https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei-co-op-editors-choice-awards-for-2021/ REI supports HWD by providing a small commission for […]
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 DetailsBEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC With all the rains we've had lately, I want to finish this Year off with a hike to Escondido […] |
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Eagle Rock, the most impressive landmark in all of Topanga State Park, will afford us an airy perch overlooking the upper watershed of Santa Ynez Canyon and the ocean beyond. We will eat, drink and explore on this impressive sandstone rock covered with crevices and caves. We begin hiking at Trippet Ranch, walking north on a paved driveway about 100 […]
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 New Year, New Hike - We've never done this route out of Corriganville to the not so secret swing cave so the stats are a guess. If you can't join us for the main event, feel free to walk around the ranch (approx 1-1.5 mi) and join us for a post hike BBQ. It's mostly […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC SANTA BARBARA COAST- SERIES OF HIKES Join me on one of CDH's series of Santa Barbara Coastal Range treks. […] |
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 Let's celebrate new year on the trail with potluck picnic! Easy-Intermediate, 4 miles, 800' gain We'll be passing through a beautiful canyon with huge red, pale purple, and tan sandstone walls. The hike begins with a steady climb on a fire road for 0.75 mile. We turn right at the junction and begin heading mostly […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers,Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our loop will drop down then we will continue until we start […] |
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 5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate.The address is not where the hike starts, it's a nearby house that GPS might be able to follow to get you to the lot. This route would be classified as fit-beginner, if not for an extended incline that runs for almost a mile in the middle of the hike. […]
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 STATSDifficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphillLength: 4 miles, 2 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1400’View: Cross-valley view and Ocean on clear nightsDetails: Steeper uphill, easier downhill TRAILHEAD INFOPark on the street near the address. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited […] |
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 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 […] |
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 The Stats Not for beginners Distance: 10 miles> Elevation Gain: While mostly downhill, there will still be at least 1500 ft. of uphill. Rating: Moderate 7/10, off trail, bushwhacking, poodle dog bush, poison oak, creek walking, etc... Duration: 5-7 hours NO SWEEPER!! wait-listed Rain, snow - cancels the hike The Plan We will meet at […] |
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 Fit Beginner, 4.3 miles, 480' gain. If it's too hot, we'll change the return and make this an out-and-back instead of a loop, which lowers the gain to 230'. This is a pot luck picnic. Please also bring something to eat and drink, and a little extra to share. If your item requires it, bring […] | |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We'll start from the Canoga Park Orange line station and travel to Burbank and back on the Orange Line […] |
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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 (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) for 30-60 minutes. Nearly the entire trail is an incline. Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood […] |
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 Solstice Canyon is the quintessential coastal canyon. The year-round stream provides ample water to support this 550-acre park’s numerous plant communities and a diverse wildlife population. You will love the natural beauty of Solstice Canyon, yet wildfires have left behind the architectural ruins of our recent past. During our trek we will pass remains of […] |
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 Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 900' gain. This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are several extended inclines and a few short but steep climbs that cause this to be rated on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners will still have no problem completing […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/los-robles-trail-portreo-to-angel-vista Hello Fellow Hikers,This is a really popular area during the weekends so we are gonna hit this on a weekday so we can enjoy the scenery and surrounding area with less maneuvering around other hikers and mountain bikers. This is popular due to the perfect amount of both incline and leveled off sections to […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/happy-camp-loop Hello Fellow Hikers,Have a request for this area so gonna hit the Happy Camp Loop trail. This areas scenery is a little different which makes this hike more unique. Once we get more into the mountains the trail becomes less traveled with some areas taking on a look of desert then to open meadows […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/josephine-peak-via-colby-canyon-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,Okay this will be a distance hike so I will attach a meeting spot for those who would like to carpool or just follow each other to the trailhead. This is considered one of the prettiest routes to take to Josephine Peak. With this route we will have a few creek crossings […]
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 🌸🌼🌻🌺 4 1/2 mile HIKE then 🍸 🍹 🍾 SAGEBRUSH CANTINA AFTERWARDS for FOOD, MUSIC and DANCING... 🍕🌮featuring "MOD SQUAD" ( 80's dance / disco / funk ) MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK is where they filmed M*A*S*H*, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies... GOOGLE MAPS TO MALIBU CREEK PARK https://goo.gl/maps/SZVdsQem2eK2 CLICK HERE […]
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 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate (https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781). That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just […] |
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 Get your Monday morning started with a brisk hike to Jones and Hastings peaks. The Numbers Distance: 8 mi Elevation gain: 3,000 ft. Rating 6/10, not for beginners Trail: Hiking trail with some calf-level brush on the way to Hastings. Parking: Lot and street. Keep the noise down so the neighbors don't create parking rules. […] |
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 3.5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. There are several extended inclines and a couple short but steep climbs. Fit beginners can do this hike, but they may be cursing some of the extended and steeper climbs. That's OK, because we'll be stopping at various points to regroup and this is not a conditioning hike. It […]
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 STATSDifficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphillLength: 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1200’; Peak: 1523’View: Panoramic view of Malibu, ocean, West Side, DowntownDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments, is not on most trail maps & has 2 benches on top to relax on TRAILHEAD INFOThe trail head is at the end […] |
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 5 miles, 700' 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 […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rock-ridge-to-simi-peak--2 Hello Fellow Hikers,Another route up to Simi Peak. However this way has a lot more elevation due to it being a shorter route. As the main review states "Initial up and down hills lead to the climb to China Flats and a gentle ascent to Simi Peak. Stunning views of Conejo and Simi Valley" […] |
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 Not for beginners-limited number of hikers. Rain cancels hike. Important: Parking is limited and carpooling will help. Also, the parking area fills up early so please arrive on time. This location does require a National Forest Adventure Pass for parked vehicles. The Stats Distance: <12 miles round trip Rating: 8/10 Elevation gain: 2500 ft. Trail: […]
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 Temescal Canyon is a very popular hiking spot with great views of the ocean and LA basin on clear days, a seasonal waterfall, and a densely wooded canyon. This looped hike is a nice workout at about 5 miles with a net elevation gain of about 1,200 ft. But this won't be your typical Temescal […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pentachaeta-loop Hello Fellow Hikers,A lot of great reviews on this hike. This is a workout hike with great views as most people stated this trail has a lot of ups and downs it's a cardio hike for sure. definitely wear hiking or trail shoes for this one. We will be following the AllTrails map from […] |
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 Join me for a brisk loop hike in the hills above Simi Valley. The Numbers:Distance: 9 mi Elevation: ~1800 ft Rating: 6/10 Trail: Fire-road and trail. ******************************************************************* PLEASE - Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings […]
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 4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. This hike has a fit-beginner option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, described at the end of this description. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have […] |
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 Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a lot of references use the other. There are several portions with extended inclines that will make a beginner hiker stop for a breather. There is nothing wrong with stopping, even if […]
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 STATSDifficulty: 4/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spotsLength: 3 miles, 2 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’View: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and MountainsDetails: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail, which is not on […] |
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 Trekking poles recommended for this one: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/shop/amazon-top-10/ Today we will extend the classic version of my Heartbreak Hill loop in the Liberty Canyon Preserve. They don't call the hill "Heartbreak" for nothing. The first half mile contains a 500 ft elevation gain. The next couple miles has adds another few hundred feet along rolling hills. […]
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 5 miles, 1000' gain, Easy Intermediate From the trail head, we cross the street. We walk a block and then head up behind the houses. This first climb will get your blood pumping. At the top of the hill, there are spectacular views of the neighborhoods and Bard Lake. We'll head down, then up a […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We'll be hiking in a small park that has interesting rock formations that we can check out along the […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/castle-peak-from-victory-trail Hello Fellow Hikers,Hunter Allen Trail to Castle Peak is a great workout hike to get in your start for the weekend without taking us the whole day. This is a great hike for those who want to bring their dogs. We will have some incline but very doable. The trails in this area are […] |
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 This is a lightly traveled loop trail in seldom seen Angeles Forest back country. Due to the fact that there is no shade on this hike it is best conducted in the winter or early spring when temps are cool and everything is green from rain. The reward for this hike are the incredible vistas […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/las-llajas-canyon-and-ridge-loop Hello Fellow Hikers,Okay the AllTrails attached is our starting point and we are doing the Ridge but we are going to continue on a different route from there. This will be a harder trail and not for beginners. The first 2 miles is 1800 elevation gain! It's one of those hikes I'll need to […]
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 Due to the pandemic, we've been posting fewer hikes lately but we're hoping to start posting 'em more often in the coming months... Still gotta pay website costs and other associated expenses, so it would be appreciated if y'all could help with a small yearly donation... 😀 really appreciate it... every little bit helps 😀 […] |
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 CLIMB ON VASQUEZ ROCKS!!! Highlighted in several MOVIES and TV commercials, to include Star Trek, Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, the Flintstones and about a million more. ***LEAVE THE WEST SIDE BY 10:00AM to get there on time... GOOGLE MAPS: https://goo.gl/maps/FLUzJfUZfD22 CLICK BELOW TO SEE WORST STAR TREK FIGHT EVER FILMED AT VASQUEZ ROCKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1eFdUSnaQM […]
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 Fit Beginner - 6 miles, 600' gain This is a social hike and an out-and-back event. There is a potluck at the M.A.S.H. site before we turn around for the return. If your item requires paper plates, utensils, etc. please bring them. Pot Luck guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772 We will meet at the Grasslands trail head off […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We'll be riding on dirt and a paved road as we take on Sycamore Canyon from Newbury Park to […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We'll be doing an easy short hike to the waterfall off Sycamore Canyon. Don't expect more than a trickle […] |
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 5.7 Miles, 1000' gain, Intermediate. The starting point is NOT at the golf course entrance. It is at a dirt lot that can hold at least 50 cars. There is some real incline on this hike and a lot less trails coated with silt compared to the easier Happy Camp hike. Even though I have […]
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STATSDifficulty: 5/10, Moderate but steep uphillLength: 4 miles, 2 hours plus breaksElevation Gain & Loss: 1400’View: Cross-valley view and Ocean on clear nightsDetails: Steeper uphill, easier downhill TRAILHEAD INFOPark on the street near the address. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE:https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC ***Due to the recent surge with Covid-Omicron, only those who are fully vaccinated and boosted will be […] |
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 4 miles, gain: 500', beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. The hike starts at the trail head near the Tampa exit on I-118, just 3 miles east of the Topanga Canyon exit. This hike is a slight lollipop (from the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.NEED HELP:go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC This hopefully will be a good time to see West Lion Canyon Falls with the recent rain we've had. […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cheeseboro-ridge-and-cheeseboro-canyon-loop/photos Hello Fellow Hikers,This is a really popular area with hikers,mountain bikers and horses alike so best o hit this trail on a week day to keep it more to ourselves with less traffic. This area is popular because it offers open space with continuous mountain views. Trails are easy to follow and most surrounding […] |
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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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