DESCRIPTION: This 5-mile out-and-back hike isn’t a walk in the park. It is located in the Angeles National Forest. It’s a steep climb that zigzags between paved roads and dirt trails, keeping your legs (and your sense of adventure) on their toes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views, interesting rock formations, and a mix […]
This is definitely one of the most scenic rides we've done. It's all on the ridgeline above Santa Barbara ands has absolutely amazing views. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated for dirt riding. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Near Gibralter Rd. & East Camino Cielo Road at 9:00am. […]
Goleta loop ride with unmatched coastal views from Ellwood Mesa, Devereux Beach, UCSB and the Goleta Slough. Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Tuckers Grove Park at 4800 Catherdral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara. PARKING FEE: Free ROUTE (RIDE WITH GPS) ROUTE (ALLTRAILS) DISTANCE: 23 miles. (3 miles […]
Planning to do this one on a monthly basis until it gets too hot. We meet up in the parking lot near the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. We proceed south on Crystal Springs Drive into the suburban hills above Los Feliz Blvd and then make our way near the Greek Theater onto the (car closed) paved […]
DETAILS Nice ride along the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers on a relatively flat bike path. Bring Along: Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated before arriving. MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 am at Grant Rea Park near restrooms. ROUTE (<-click) RIDE WITH GPS ROUTE: PARKING FEE: […]
Ventura Land Trust has opened up a new trail in Ventura, just above the high school where the trail work has been going on for four years and it's finally open. The hike is similar to the Ray Miller Trail, i.e. It is 6 miles out and back. Right now it is a beautiful hike […]
DESCRIPTION: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Since our planned hike to Paradise Falls was cancelled due to trail closures, we’re pivoting to a fantastic local alternative: Mentryville: Pico Canyon Trail We’ll start from Mentryville, a historic Santa Clarita Valley site located at the base of Pico Canyon’s chaparral-covered slopes. Mentryville was an 1880s oil boom town […]
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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