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SUMMARY:FALL 2025 BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #4 - Newton Canyon to Mishe Mokwa
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth Fall 2025 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 16 mile\, 2500 gain outing from the Newton Canyon Backbone Trailhead to the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead on the BBT. The outing will take us through Newton\, Zuma\, Trancas and Encinal Canyons then the Etz Meloy Trail\, the newest addition to the BBT\, with views of Triunfo Pass and the Boney Mountains\, to end at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead. From PCH go north 7 miles on Yerba Buena Road to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking area on the right\, one mile east of Circle X Ranch. \nCAR SHUTTLE: From the meeting point at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead we will car shuttle 11 miles via Little Sycamore Canyon and Mullholland Highway and Encinal Canyon to the Newton Canyon Trailhead on Kanan Dume.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fall-2025-backbone-trail-2024-4-newton-canyon-to-mishe-mokwa/
LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead\, Yerba Buena & Backbone Trail\, Calabassas\, CA\, US
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SUMMARY:Test Event
DESCRIPTION:Test event. Will be deleted soon.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/test-event/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente County Park\, 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849\,\, Julian\, CA\, 92036\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Catalina Island
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know Catalina Island? \nWhether you’re curious about a day trip\, a romantic weekend\, or an adventurous through hike\, join us to learn about what you can see and do\, and what you need to prepare for a trip to our local island. \n* Ferry locations\, prices\, schedule\, discounts.\n* Activities for casual day or weekend getaways.\n* Beaches\, coves\, day hikes\, kayaking\, and more.\n* Through hiking\, the TCT (permits\, stats\, drop offs\, pro-tips)\n* Fun-facts about the island history and its Bison.\n* Additional Resources.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/get-to-know-catalina-island/
LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Kalama River Avenue 10800\, Fountain Valley\, CA\, 92708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:FALL 2025 BACKBONE TRAIL 2024 #5 – Mishe Mokwa to La Jolla Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Our fifth and last Fall 2025 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak\, Chamberlain\, Blue Canyon\, Wood Canyon\, and Ray Miller Trails before finishing the La Jolla Campground. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Rain\, excessive heat\, or Red Flag alert cancels. \nThis is a Sierra Club hike\, so participants must sign in\, carry their medical form\, and hike between the leader and sweep. We ask you to print it out and carry it with you\, but the form will be available at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform \nTRAILHEAD LOCATION: We will meet initially at 8:00 AM outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead). From the PCH\, the La Jolla Campground Parking Area is 4.9 miles northwest of Yerba Buena Road (Neptune’s Net); or 4.2 miles southeast of Las Posas Road. Go past the yellow gate into the parking area or park along the shoulder (on the east side of PCH). \nCAR SHUTTLE: From La Jolla Canyon\, we will car shuttle 17 miles up the long and winding Yerba Buena to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/fall-2025-backbone-trail-2024-5-mishe-mokwa-to-la-jolla-canyon/
LOCATION:Ray Miller Canyon Trailhead\, pacific coast highway & la jolla canyon\, malibu\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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SUMMARY:Surprise Canyon to Panamint City + bonus ascent of Telescope Peak!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/surprise-canyon-to-panamint-city-bonus-ascent-of-telescope-peak-2/
LOCATION:Conejo Creek Park\, 1379 E. Janss Road\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T220841
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SUMMARY:Telescope peak 11/11 💯🔥
DESCRIPTION:Game plan : \nLeave Monday evening\nSet up camp near the trailhead\nStart the hike Tuesday at 6am\nIf you don’t want to camp you can meet up at the trailhead at 6am. \nHigh clearnace vehicle recommend \nNote::: if we have never hike together I will be reaching out to ask a couple of questions or I highly recommend to come out to hart park for conditioning hikes
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/telescope-peak-11-11-%f0%9f%92%af%f0%9f%94%a5/
LOCATION:⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis\, 3900 Avila Beach Dr\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, US
CATEGORIES:Southern Sierra Hiking Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Sierra Hiking Club":MAILTO:Kern-Tulare-Hikers-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T231500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T001500
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SUMMARY:Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Informational Posting Only – See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nINFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY\nwww.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nDear Group Members\, particularly the recent swell of new\, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not\, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail\, snow travel\, rock scrambling techniques\, first aid\, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips\, most of which take place in the High Sierra\, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months.\nWTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning\, preparation\, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons\, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors.\nAgain\, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 6th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 14th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 20th); West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 21st)\nThe four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: http:www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/learn-new-skills-make-new-friends-experience-new-adventure-21/
LOCATION:Canna St and Timberwood Ave.\, 2800 - 2810 Canna St\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T220841
CREATED:20250903T180016Z
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #11 - Sandstone Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Hike #11 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series\, will be an adventurous 9-mile\, 2700’ gain loop hike to 6 peaks\, a point\, a dome\, and a rock. We will bag the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains\, Sandstone Peak (3111’)\, then Boney Peak (2825’)\, Exchange Peak(2953’)\, Tri-Peaks (3010’)\, Pop Top (2940′)\, and Big Dome (2912’) with additional stops at Inspiration Point (2766′) and Balanced Rock(2300′). Poles could be useful on some portions of this route and long pants and long sleeve shirt recommended. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and a good attitude. Poles would also be useful and long sleeves/pants recommended. \nPlease fill out and print the Sierra Club medical form and bring it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well or you can download the form here. http://bitly.com/scmedicalform
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/saturdays-in-the-santa-monica-mountains-2025-11-sandstone-sextet/
LOCATION:Mishe Mokwa Trailhead Parking Lot\, Yerba Buena Rd\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T120000
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SUMMARY:ANZA-BORREGO: Friendsgiving Holiday Meal & Car Camp
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/anza-borrego-friendsgiving-holiday-meal-car-camp-2/
LOCATION:Conejo Creek Park\, 1379 E. Janss Road\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T220841
CREATED:20250923T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193931Z
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SUMMARY:Conejo Open Space Foundation presents Jaclyn DeSantis from Ojai Raptor Center
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: November 19! COSF’s fourth 2025 Speaker Series guest\, Jaclyn DeSantis\, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center\, will discuss what raptor rehab entails. If you want to learn about how you can help our native owls\, hawks\, eagles and falcons thrive\, don’t miss this one. \nRegister at the COSF website\, not on Meetup!
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/conejo-open-space-foundation-presents-jaclyn-desantis-from-ojai-raptor-center/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Weekday Trailblazers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Weekday Trailblazers":MAILTO:The-Weekday-Trailblazers-list@meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T231500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T001500
DTSTAMP:20260514T220841
CREATED:20251013T180023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T180023Z
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SUMMARY:Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Informational Posting Only – See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nINFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY\nwww.wildernesstravelcourse.org\nDear Group Members\, particularly the recent swell of new\, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles Chapter Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Some of you have taken the course and are now leaders and/or knowledgeable hikers. For those of you who have not\, enrollment in WTC is something you should consider now. The Wilderness Travel Course helps build outdoor skills so hikers can be safe in the backcountry. The course runs for ten weeks and includes four field trips (two one day and two weekend outings). Students learn map and compass navigation skills for competent hiking off-trail\, snow travel\, rock scrambling techniques\, first aid\, nutrition and lots more. The course is followed by unforgettable experience backpacking trips\, most of which take place in the High Sierra\, Sequoia and Yosemite during the summer months.\nWTC moves you from being a day hiker to a more serious adventurer. You will acquire skills in trip planning\, preparation\, equipment and wilderness safety to take you into the backcountry in all seasons\, beyond roads and trails with new friends that share your interest in the outdoors.\nAgain\, the course runs only one time each year and takes place in Southern California in four locations as follows: Orange County (Tuesdays beginning Jan 6th) Long Beach/South Bay (Wednesdays beginning January 14th); San Gabriel Valley (Tuesdays beginning Jan 20th); West Los Angeles (Wednesdays beginning Jan 21st)\nThe four geographic areas fill up well in advance of the class start date so register early.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE GO TO: http:www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/learn-new-skills-make-new-friends-experience-new-adventure-22/
LOCATION:Canna St and Timberwood Ave.\, 2800 - 2810 Canna St\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T220000
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SUMMARY:Hike with Beach Party and Fire
DESCRIPTION:2.7 miles\, 650′ gain\, Easy-Intermediate. \nA hike\, then a potluck party on the beach with a fire.\nCome for the hike\, the beach party\, or both!\nTemps likely to be 70’sF during the day\, 60-70F after 5p. \nNote: GPS has taken people to the incorrect location. Please read the written directions. \nPlease post in the comments if you will bring a fire wood bundle as your pot luck item. \nFirewood (no construction wood please): Dennis\, Rita \nThe Hike. 2 – 3:30p.\nThis hike is on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum. Beginners are welcome\, but if it gets too hard\, they can always turn around and go back the way we came. Nearly all of the elevation gain is in the first half. \nThis is a social hike. The event host will be moving slowly and stopping at various points to let people catch up. Those that wish to move ahead at a faster pace\, are welcome to do so if they know the route\, but are on their own regarding navigation. \nMeet at the Sycamore Canyon Trail head inside of Sycamore Canyon Campground\, across from Sycamore Cove beach. \nFrom the trailhead\, we head up a mostly flat trail for about a 1/2 mile. Left onto the Overlook Trail\, climbing 400′ over the next mile. It ends\, and we turn left. We follow the ridge for about 1/2 mile\, with about 200′ of loss and 100′ of gain. \nFor return\, we follow our tracks back to the scenic trail\, turn right\, and follow it down for 3/4 mile\, again reaching Big Sycamore Canyon Trail\, and turning right back to our starting point. \nThe Beach Party. 4 – 9:30p. Cars have to be gone by 10p.\nWe’ll go back to our cars and gather up our things for the beach party. From the trail head\, it’s about 1/4 mile to the camp ground parking lot\, then another 1/4 mile to the beach party area across the road at Sycamore Cove Beach. There are picnic tables and fire pits\, but we must supply our own wood to burn. There is wood for sale at the camp ground across the street. \nIf your pot luck item requires utensils\, please bring them. \nThe fire pits on the beach are first come\, first serve. We have members that will arrive early in the morning to secure our spot. \nPlease bring something warm to put on. It can get cool and windy near the beach as the sun drops. A chair and blanket recommended\, water shoes if going in the water (gravel). \nSunset: 7:52p. \nPrior beach events:\n11/25/2023\n7/8/2023\n4/22/2023 \nHike\nDistance: 2.7 mi.\nGain: 650\nDistribution: All incline is in the first half.\nDifficulty: Beginner end of intermediate spectrum.\nShape: Counter-Clockwise upside-down lollipop\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire road\, double track\, and single track.\nDuration: 1.5 hrs (hike)\, 5.5 hrs (beach party)\nDogs: Not on hike\, yes on beach.\nRestrooms: Yes\nDrinking Fountains: Yes. \nParking\nPrices from 7/8/2023: Campground lot\, $12 ($11 62+)\, gates close at 10p. Beach lot $12\, $11 62+ (you need your license plate #\, pay “Iron Ranger” machine upon entry). \nAlternate parking along the west end of PCH unil 10p\, but you may have to walk 1/4 mile or so. \nParking space is limited\, so please car-pool or arrive early in case you have parking issues. The beach lot closes at sunset and rangers announce this to beach goers\, giving plenty of time to move your cars. What you paid for the beach lot also covers the campground lot parking cost\, across the street\, if room\, else 1/4 mile down the street. \nWhat to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots. Not required\, but recommended.\nSunscreen\, Hat.\nFood and drink to share for the beach pot luck.\nSwimsuit towel\, water-shoes if going in the ocean. \nRoute Link\nNavigation: Host memory and GPS navigation as needed. \nDirections\nPt. Mugu State Park\nSycamore Cove Beach (beach party)\nSycamore Canyon Trailhead (hike)\, Northeast corner\, Inside Sycamore Canyon Campground\, across from Sycamore Cove beach.\nMalibu\, CA 90265 \nFrom CA-118\nCA-118 West.\nCA-23 South for 7.4 miles.\nUS-101 North for 10.8 miles.\nExit 53B Lewis Rd./CA-34.\nRight (east) onto E. Daily Dr. for 0.1 miles.\nRight (south) onto N. Lewis Rd. for 4.5 miles.\nBecomes Hueneme Rd.\, continue for 0.9 miles.\nLeft on Las Posas Rd. for 3.1 miles.\nLeft on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.\nPark in campground lot (left)\, beach lot (right)\, or on street west of lots. \nFrom US-101\nExit 55\, Las Posas Rd.\nLas Posas Rd. south for 7.5 miles.\nLeft on CA-1 for 5.9 miles.\nPark in campground lot (left)\, beach lot (right)\, or on street west of lots. \nOfficial Info\nRules and Regs\nAlcohol is allowed \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links\nDisclaimer / Release of Liability
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/hike-with-beach-party-and-fire-7/
LOCATION:Point Mugu State Park/ Sycamore Cove Beach\, 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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