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Topanga Canyon Trail

Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

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. […]

Free guided Backpacking Trips, WUT? Come find out how to sign up!

Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

You've seen the beautiful hikes, waterfalls, the lakes, the forests, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in, but don't know how to get started? Come meet WTC instructors […]

BIKE RIDE – BIKE PATH & STREET – VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK

⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, US

BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK It's getting hot again, so were heading back to the beach. We'll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to […]

Mount Baden Powell

El Gavilan 1900 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Mount Baden Powell DESCRIPTION: This hike is part of our BKS series (Butt Kicker) The Mount Baden-Powell Trail is a strenuous and hard hike up to the 9400-foot peak of […]

Hike at Crystal Cove/Moro Canyon – Ridge Park Entrance/Bommer Ridge

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. […]

Goleta Coastal View loop

⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, US

Enjoy Goleta coastal views! We start at Tuckers Grove Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise through Goleta backroads out to Sandpiper Golf Club. We check out Ellwood Mesa, Devereux […]

Learn Climbing Knots, Anchors, Belay, and Rappel Techniques

Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule, […]

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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.