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FROM THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY Flier: https://mrca.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ULART_Flyer.pdf2nd in a series of 4 meetings The Upper Los Angeles River & Tributaries Revitalization Plan will kick off informational community meetings and […]

Local legend has it that some of Gaspar de Portola’s scouts spotted a goat atop a summit near Temescal Canyon and named it Goat Peak. More recently, when Will Rogers […]

This Sunday marks the 80th anniversary of the Stagecoach Road plaque dedication. There will be a re-dedication commemorating this event that will include a re-dedication ceremony, a hike and historical […]

Our destination is a familiar one but on this trek we’ll stay off the fire and service roads that everyone else uses. Hike is 4.7 miles with about 1,200 feet […]

The Columbia Sportswear’s footwear product creation team has asked me to lead a hike for them. They are flying down from Portland to get some consumer insights and to better […]

Los Toros in Chatsworth WAS a regular post-hike lunch venue for our Chatsworth hikes. For the last few years its been one to avoid, and Gordon agrees… See more here: […]

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE VIP CLUB TO ATTEND THIS HIKE Please visit http://www.hikingwithdean.com to join the VIP Club. ================================================= The first time we explored this one it […]

O’Melveny Park spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after Griffith Park. Noted for its picture-perfect picnic grounds with […]

Check out the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area for the Walk with Nature art exhibit and sale featuring more than 30 paintings by local landscape painter Russell Hunziker. For […]

Our 5th Annual Super Bowl Pre-Game Hike is perfect. Short enough to get you home on time and prepare for parties and kickoff, yet big on beauty and adventure. Our […]