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 Fun, moderately-paced 6 miles round trip, 1400 ft gain hike on a fire road, the historic Mt Wilson Toll Road. Outstanding views of LA basin to a local gem of a destination. Learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course ("WTC") starting in January 2023 (West LA Area starts first on January 4th, other areas […]
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 4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […] |
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 3 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy option, 1.4 miles, 450' gain, Fit Beginner The address given is not the address of the hike. It is nearby and may cause you to drive past the trailhead if navigating by GPS. Route From the trailhead parking lot, up for 0.7 mile on Long Canyon Trail to […]
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 Break up the holiday blues with a hike on Hollywood staircases. Climb high to see the festive holiday city lights. Prepare for winter adventures (or excess holiday calories) by carrying a heavy pack like Saint Nick. Meet at the Starbucks on Highland & Franklin (1900 Highland Ave, LA 90068). The parking forecast is hazy so […] |
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 We are going to be doing a different hike at the park, (not at the main park entrance). We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting at Canyon View Park and taking Cholla […] |
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Get ready for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park the other groups don't do. Our old destination, the stone house, is gone but this moderately strenuous 7-miler is still a great diversion from the usual MCSP treks. We’ll start at the western end of Crags Rd near Malibou Lake and head on up to […]
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 January 1, 2023 - Shorter or Longer Local Conditioning Hike: East Canyon to its end or go on a bit longer to Mission Peak (both are Out and Back) DISTANCE/ GAIN: Both hikes are Out and Back (O/B) style; length depends on whether you do the second part (an extra ~3 miles round trip). NOTE: […] |
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 3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate. Happy new year 2023! Let's start a new year with almost full moon at Angel Vista! 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. That […] |
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 There was a New Years Eve party! It was all Hiking Plus friends. If you attend our events, you would have heard about it. The host chose to not post it on meetup. However, some have asked for a place to post pics. This is the place!
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4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […] |
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 This is a Beginner hike - that means no steep climbs, no loose soil or slippery rocks on trails, limited distance, and limited elevation gain. If you regularly do our faster/longer/higher Intermediate hikes, you might want to consider leaving room for newcomers to the group. Rain is forecast for Thursday; 80% chance before 10 a.m. […]
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 4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40' gains, about 35-65 steps each. This […] |
2 hikes, 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, […]
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 No rain is expected tomorrow, but rain is expected next Tuesday. Let's hike/walk the Callegus Creek Bike Path along with a neighborhood trail which we can walk without getting our feet wet or muddy. There are waterfalls currently flowing in the creek that winds along the east side of Camarillo, a bedroom community on the […] |
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 *** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake Distance: ~ 12 miles total, RT - Out and back style Gain: ~2400' Hiking Time: 5.5 hours RATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340' Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not […]
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 ******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! We're currently building stairs on the trail....a fun thing to do, and you can see results in one day! […]
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 Join us for a leisurely hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon in Tarzana. Caballero Creek ought to be full of water today. If you've hiked Caballero Canyon in the past but never seen much water in the creek then you'll not want to miss this hike The Caballero […] |
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 Come and join us for a loop hike (8 mile RT/1,333 feet elevation gain) in Crystal Cove State Park. We will explore the upper and lower trails enjoying beautiful mountain and ocean vistas. Meet at the Coastal Peak Park parking lot next to the restrooms at 7:30AM. You must complete a waiver to participate on […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i So with all this rain the Tapo Canyon Preserve should be covered with green everywhere! It is always so pretty this time of year... 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 […] |
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Raise your hand if you've been to Temescal Canyon but never seen the waterfall at full flow.....or the 2nd waterfall. Those of you who raised your hand, RSVP today! 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 […]
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4.75 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate Option for 3 miles, 300' gain, easy. 30 minute wait while group completes the loop back to this spot. This is a link to the route: LINK We start with a 1/4 mile walk from where we park along Cottonwood Dr, to the trail head. There we make a left […]
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If only there were a moon so we could walk these tree lined streets in the “Hazy Shade” of moon beams. Alas, the waning gibbous moon rises late on this night. We will climb 1,000 stairs and gain 435’ cumulative feet. Park in the Vons/Habit Burger parking lot at 7307 N Figueroa Street (Eagle Rock, […] |
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 Saturday, January 14, 2023 - ALL DAY HIKE - Ridge Loop through Nightmare Gulch, Red Rock Canyon, Cantil CA - a FULL DAY DESERT ADVENTURE ***** RAIN OR SNOW FALLING AT TRAILHEAD CANCELS THIS HIKE ****** !!!NOTE: Read details carefully. Distance: ~ 9 miles Gain/ Loss: ~ 1250' / 1179', however we start at 2600' […]
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 Welcoming the WTC Class of 2023. Let's get to know one another and get in shape by hiking to Josephine Peak. Details and how to sign up are in the link. |
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I normally reserve this hike for the HWD VIPs, but this month I am inviting all HWD members. VIPs are members that have made a donation or assisted with trail work. For more info see https://www.hikingwithdean.com/vip-circle/ We will begin by hiking northwest on the Backbone Trail to Upper Zuma Canyon. Our first stop will be […]
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******** THIS IS NOT A HIKE *********** *** RAIN, SNOW OR EXCESS HEAT AT WORK SITE WILL CANCEL EVENT ** Join Dianne for some trail clean up of the DAGGER FLAT TRAIL - No experience required! We're currently building stairs on the trail....a fun thing to do, and you can see results in one day! […] |
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It’s last call for Osprey's past-season products. Shop the collection and save up to 40%, plus free shipping and returns, across select products from backpacking, hiking, biking, and everyday categories now through January 16th. Check it out here 🛒 Compare Osprey prices at Amazon and REI
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 It's been a while, so let's go for a little stroll, shall we? We will park at the Old Baldwin Road Trailhead and head up the river. There are a couple of river crossings- ok there might be water in the river that we will need to cross. You can do all of this hike, […]
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Check out this 6.7-mile loop trail near Ojai, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is […] |
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We will hike from the parking lot to the bench and back. If I remember right it’s about 7 miles. Hope to see you there- Jim |
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 Are you interested in taking an in-depth class teaching the basics of camping, hiking, navigation, bouldering, snow travel, snow camping and much more? 10 weeks, 4 outings, tons of fun. We still have a few spots in our South Bay class. All other areas are full. Don’t miss out. Check out our website: www.wildernesstravelcourse.org and […] |
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 See Pic- the start time is 11am Pacific time. hope to see you there- Jim |
1 hike, 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. Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with our instructors (notify Reservationist for free lessons). Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in […] |
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 NEW Lollipop: PCT to Spruce Draw then hiking the Leona Divide Fire Rd west to the intersection of Lake Hughes Truck Trail; We will take a snack break at the Intersection then return counter-clock wise hiking east on the PCT back to our cars on San Francisquito Cyn Rd. DISTANCE / GAIN: ~ 8.5 miles […]
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Discover this 7.0-mile loop trail near Newbury Park, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs […] |
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i So with all this rain the Tapo Canyon Preserve should be covered with green everywhere! It is always so pretty this time of year... 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 […] |
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 Another Hiking With Dean original — no one does Solstice Canyon like we do! 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. There is a 30 ft water fall and some ruins that are fun to explore….…..But […] |
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 Get out and stretch those legs while enjoying city views, architectural gems and long, steep staircases guaranteed to get both your spirits and cardio up. This week, we'll explore Beachwood Canyon's steep steps and great views. Besides clambering up or down over 800 steps, learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course, re-connect with friends, […] |
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 Our first stop, meet me at 9:45AM just outside the Santa Barbara Museum Sea Center 211 Stearn’s Wharf, Santa Barbara Drive onto Stearn’s Wharf, and the Sea Center is to your left. Public parking on Stearns Wharf is free for the first 90 minutes with ticket validation. Admission is $13/adult. ($11/senior) Our second stop,meet me […] | |
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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 […]
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 Distance : 12.2 miles out and back Elevation Gain : about 2,800 ft. Difficulty: Strenuous due to distance Total Hike Time : 6 hours The iconic rock formations of the Piedra Blanca stretch approximately one mile east to west. As we pass through these massive sandstone giants you will see many hidden rock caves. The […] |
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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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