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SUMMARY:Chumash trail sunset hike at 5:30 5:30 5:30 pm Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25\, 2025. Thank you Jimbo \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period\, and he’ll be leading this event until the Ice Age\, i.e. this hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire.\nIt’s mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the ‘slippery’ part just over a mile up\, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012\, but don’t believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding\, Mark\, don’t get touchy!)\nNote: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan. \nDistance: 5.4 miles\nElevation Gain: 1200′\nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners\nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on Flanagan\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, excellent condition\nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark\nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)\nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-trail-sunset-hike-at-530-530-530-pm-thursday-3/
LOCATION:Chumash Trail\, Chumash Trail\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Beach Hike - Zuma Beach to Point Dume
DESCRIPTION:I invite you to join me on this beginner friendly 4-mile hike with an elevation gain of 250′. It’s getting too dark for evening walks on the beach\, so I am testing out a Friday late afternoon beach walk. \nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike is not what you are looking for\, please find another that suits your needs. Thank you. \nMeet in front of the “Sunset Restaurant.” We will start promptly at 4:30 (no wait time) so please be there on time. If you are late\, face the ocean and turn left. \nThe Beach Walk \n\nThe tide will be pretty high at 4:30 (low tide is at 7:22pm)\, we may or may not be able to walk along the beach\, if not we’ll walk through the parking lot to the point.\nOur first stop is the 194-step staircase that leads down to the shore on the other side of the point. We’ll hang out a few minutes\, then walk up the same 194 steps back to the trail.\nFor those who don’t want to do the stairs\, you can hang out at the top with DaveR.\nThen we’ll do the usual hike up to the top and admire the views. Bring a jacket\, it can get windy and cooler up at the top.\nFinally\, we’ll take the trail along the boardwalk and around the cliffside and to the point.\nLet’s top off the evening with a good meal at Spruzzo’s. Here’s the dinner menu.\n\nChecklist \n\nBring your flashlights just in case we need them.\nBring a least a liter of water\, snacks for energy\, hat\, poles if you need them\, sunscreen.\nBring a wind breaker as it can be windy at the top.\nBring a jacket if you easily get cold.\nSandals or water shoes is the preferred footwear for the beach part of the walk\, barefoot is good too.\nFor the trail going up to the top\, you may prefer to wear something else (my water shoes work fine for the beach and trail).\nYou might get wet so bring a towel or brush to dry off and get the sand off your feet.\n\nOther details \n\nHigh tide is at 11:49am and low tide is at 7:22pm.\nSunset is 6:28pm and the last light is at 6:52pm.\nDifficulty: As hard as a walk on the beach.\nDogs: No. Dogs are not allowed on state beaches.\nRestrooms: Yes\, several on the beach but may be locked up at a certain time.\nWater Fountain: no\nKNOWN DANGERS: Drowning\, slip and fall\, sea monsters\, mermaids\, frisbee impact\, cold feet\, tsunami\n\nParking\nThere is FREE Parking along Westward Beach Road toward the Sunset restaurant. It also gets really crowded there so you may have to backtrack quite a bit to find a parking space. Please give yourself ample time to park and walk to the restaurant. \nThere is also paid parking past the restaurant\, but there is a fee. \nDIRECTIONS \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.011014\, -118.816616\nClick here for the Google Map\nAddress to the restaurant: 6800 Westward Beach Road\, Malibu\, CA. Westward Beach Rd is off of Pacific Coast Hwy\, just South of Zuma Beach.\n\nDISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/beach-hike-zuma-beach-to-point-dume/
LOCATION:The Sunset Restaurant\, Westward Beach Road 6800\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Sunday Rocky Trail Hike at 5:00pm.
DESCRIPTION:The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years\, and he’ll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire (or Mark sprains his knee). \nThis is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep\, moderates for a while with some flat spots\, undulates easily for a while\, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty\, or not. \nDistance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway\, but 4.9 semi officially). \nElevation Gain: 1200′ \nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners \nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed \nRestrooms: No \nWater Fountain: No \nParking: Free at trailhead \nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, rugged \nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring: \nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark \nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer) \nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries. \n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. \n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunday-rocky-trail-hike-at-500pm-2/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak Park\, Rocky Peak Road\, Santa Susana\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Sunset Hills / Bard Lake\, Thousand Oaks
DESCRIPTION:This is a moderate 4-mile hike (out-and-back)\, with an elevation gain of 700′. Meet me at 6:00pm at the Sunset Hills Trailhead on Erbes\, we start at 6:05pm. \nThe Hike\nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike isn’t for you\, please find another that suits your needs. \nThe Sunset Hills Trail is a 238-acre open-space area that provides a great view of Bard Lake\, and panoramic views of Conejo Valley\, Simi Hills\, Camarillo/Oxnard\, and the Pacific Ocean. The area features oak woodlands\, nonnative grasslands and coastal sage scrub. We may see a variety of bird wildlife\, including red-tailed hawks\, black-shouldered kites\, northern harriers\, and owls. \nOther Details \n\nSunset is at 6:23pm\, last light is at 6:52pm (bring your flashlights)\nDogs: On a leash per state law\nRestrooms: Nature\nWater Fountain: None\nParking: Free at the trailhead\nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, mountain lions\, bobcats\, tarantulas\, scorpions\, slip-‘n-fall\, poison oak\n\nChecklist \n\nDefinitely wear bug spray\, there are gnats in some areas.\nBring a minimum of 2 liters of water\, snacks\, electrolytes\nWear good hiking/walking shoes\nBring your hiking poles if needed.\n\nDirections \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.232605\, -118.838936\nClick here to view the Google Map\n\nThe trailhead is located on Erbes about halfway between Olsen Road and Sunset Hills Blvd. It’s a dirt parking lot with no sign and the streetlights are kind of dim. You’ll need to follow the directions carefully if you haven’t hiked this trail. You can easily miss the turn into the dirt parking lot if you’re not paying attention. \nDriving Directions\nComing from the Simi Valley area: \n\nHead west on the 118 and take the 23 south to Thousand Oaks\nExit Olsen Road and turn right\nAt about 1/2 mile\, turn left on Erbes\nDrive about 1/2 mile or less and turn left into the dirt parking lot\nIf you reach Sunset Hills Blvd\, turn around and head back\n\nComing from Westlake/Agoura and Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park: \n\nFrom the 101\, take the 23 north toward Fillmore (Moorpark)\nExit the Sunset Hills Blvd and turn right\nAt .2 miles turn left on Erbes\nDrive about 1/2 mile or less and turn right into the dirt parking lot\nIf you reach Olsen Road\, turn around and head back\n\nDISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunset-hills-bard-lake-thousand-oaks/
LOCATION:Sunset Hills Trailhead\, Erbes Road 4061\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Tapo Canyon Trail Evening Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join me Wednesday\, October 15 for an evening hike. There is a chance of rain Tuesday into Wednesday so please pay attention the day of in case it cancels due to weather.\nThis is a pleasant area to hike in to get some exercise and is for advanced beginners if they are working on increasing their pace. We can decide as a group once there if we want it short and sweet or to extend the hike to the tarpits. \nI hike for conditioning We only stop briefly to catch our breath at the top of the hill and to regroup if we need to and maybe a brief break at about the halfway point.\nThis trail is not particularly steep so anyone at any level can start with us and hike at your own pace just let us know at the beginning of the hike so I can provide directions if you are faster or slower on where to turn as there will not be a sweep. \nDistance: about 5 miles ish\, depending on whether we go to the tarpits or not\nElevation Gain: 698 feet\nDifficulty: Easy Intermediate due to pace and steepness\, loose gravel\nDogs: No\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free street parking\, just note there are some no parking signs and do not park there!\nTrail: Lolypop/Loop trail\nSunset: 6:20 pm please bring a charged phone for light or headlamp/flashlight for safety.\nWeather: Heat over 85 degrees (at 6)\, Santa Ana Winds over 12mph or rain cancels the hike (I won’t hike in those conditions). \nHike will be cancelled if by Noon the day of the hike less than 2 hikers besides myself are signed up. \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes are in the area on the trail so be mindful where you step\, a slip-‘n-fall is always possible so wear proper shoes\,/use poles if you prefer\, poison oak may also be on the trail so please watch what you brush up against! \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp or charged phone\, in case it is dark at the end\nA personal snack if you have not gotten to eat dinner so you have some energy to hike. \nLOTS of H20 is always recommended. A suggestion for this hike is 2 liters just to be on the safe side\, always better to have more than not enough. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/tapo-canyon-trail-evening-hike/
LOCATION:Tapo Canyon Trail / Open Space Trail\, Tapo Canyon Road 3802\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Hike: Arroyo Burro
DESCRIPTION:This week: Arroyo Burro. Parking at the Water Processing Plant/Jesusita Trailhead off San Roque Road. This route follows Jesusita Trail for a little over 1/2 a mile\, then bears left to Arroyo Burro Trail. The route meanders through private land on North Ontare before ascending a steep power line access/fire break road to the single track. That single track gently winds along the range offering stunning views of the Eastern Goleta Valley. Destination is a rocky flat spot code named 420 (for reasons I do not understand) where we’ll break for a snack.\nDistance – 6.3 mi\nAscent – 1820ft\nWater crossings – Step ove\nRock scrambling – No\nBush whacking – Maybe a little up top\nMaximum Grade – >25%\nStrava Effort – 1.8x \nTrailhead: Cater Water Processing Plant/Jesusita Trailhead\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/P6Sh6xBTPxHk4YFo7 \nStrava link\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3231466765950701460 \nHike Leader this week will be Carlos Alvarez. If you plan to attend please accept on Meetup. For questions\, Carlos can be reached via text at 805-284-8137. \nAbout Wednesday Evening Hike series\nWe will meet at 6:30p at the trailhead unless otherwise noted for that week. We sometimes carpool to trails up to 45 minutes away. We attempt to vary the trails selecting amongst those that are open and in hike-worthy condition. We hike the front country\, the backside of the front range and occasionally adventure even further. Hikes are typically in the 6-9 mile range with 1500-3000 ft of total ascent. Occasionally we’ll mix in a harder hike where returns can be very late. These hikes are meant for those with some hiking experience and moderate athletic condition. The pace varies and larger groups usually split\, but we will re-group at intersections and stick together where the path is ‘iffy’. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots/shoes and comfortable clothes meant to get sweaty and possible wet. Headlamp and/or flashlight required. Bring a water resistant jacket for rain/gloom or just cold air which is frequent at altitude. We recommend 1-3L water bladder in a backpack depending upon trail difficulty so that your hands are free to cross water or scramble up/down rocks. Bug spray is a good idea as bugs are very active at dusk (better to have and not need.) Some folks bring hiking poles. I recommend long sleeves and pants to prevent scratches\, poison oak and ticks. \nWe typically stop at the top\, add a layer for warmth and enjoy a snack. This can be some of the best fun as folks drag up hot tea\, other libations\, and all sorts of baked goods to share. Yum! \nGroup organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group\, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that you nor any third party will hold any of the group’s leaders liable for any injury\, loss\, or damage to your own self or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an “at will” basis.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/wednesday-evening-hike-arroyo-burro/
LOCATION:Jesusita Trailhead\, San Roque Road\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.4523961;-119.7299433
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SUMMARY:Chumash trail sunset hike at 5:30 5:30 5:30 pm Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25\, 2025. Thank you Jimbo \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period\, and he’ll be leading this event until the Ice Age\, i.e. this hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire.\nIt’s mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the ‘slippery’ part just over a mile up\, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012\, but don’t believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding\, Mark\, don’t get touchy!)\nNote: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan. \nDistance: 5.4 miles\nElevation Gain: 1200′\nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners\nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on Flanagan\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, excellent condition\nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark\nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)\nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-trail-sunset-hike-at-530-530-530-pm-thursday-4/
LOCATION:Chumash Trail\, Chumash Trail\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Trail Talks: The Fire Lookouts & AWS Observation Posts of the Los Padres
DESCRIPTION:The Fire Lookouts & Aircraft Warning Service Observation Posts of the Los Padres National Forest \nThursday\, October 16\, 6:30pm\nFaulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library\n40 East Anapamu St.\, Santa Barbara\, CA \nThis talk will cover the history and usage of the Fire Lookouts in the mountains of Los Padres National Forest\, from the first Lookout on Zaca Peak to the few that still remain standing today. The talk will also cover the later and\, in some cases\, joint use of the lookouts as AWS Observation Posts during World War II for the purpose of detecting and reporting the presence of enemy aircraft. \nJoin Bob Burtness as he shares images and stories of these unique backcountry structures. A Santa Barbara native\, Bob is an avid outdoorsman\, Volunteer Wilderness Ranger\, and history lover. He is the author of The Santa Barbara B-24 Disasters: A Chain of Tragedies Across Air\, Land & Sea\, as well as the classic backcountry guidebook\, A Camper’s Guide to the Tri-county Area: Santa Barbara\, Ventura\, San Luis Obispo. \nThis free presentation is part of the Trail Talks series hosted by the Santa Barbara Public Library. \nThe next talk in the series is Thursday\, November 20\, The Los Padres from Above\, an Aerial Perspective with Bill Dewey
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/trail-talks-the-fire-lookouts-aws-observation-posts-of-the-los-padres/
LOCATION:Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library\, East Anapamu Street 40\, Santa Barbara\, ca\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.4239628;-119.7031871
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Haunted Dairy Farm\, Camarillo
DESCRIPTION:It’s Halloween season\, so let’s visit the abandoned Camarillo State Hospital dairy farm which once thrived with cattle and working patients from the hospital. Today it is known as the Scary Dairy and is supposedly haunted! \nHike Details\nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike is not what you are looking for\, please find another that best suits your needs. Thank you. \nToday’s hike is just under 5 miles (more if we want to explore) with an elevation gain of about 370′ (see map in the photo gallery). We will do some hiking prior to exploring the dairy and its cool looking abandoned buildings\, then continue the hike till we reach the parking lot. \nThe scary dairy is at the CSU Channel Islands University Park. \nTime and Parking Fee\nMeet me at 12:00 noon at the Channel Islands Condors parking lot. There is a parking fee of $6.00 that you will pay at the sign with a QR code. \nBe sure to read the directions below CAREFULLY\, it is easy to miss the turnoff to the parking lot. \nDetails: \n\nTerrain: fire road\, single track\nDifficulty: Fit beginner\, intermediate\nRestrooms: no\nWater fountain: no\nDogs: Only if leashed\nKnown Dangers: slip and fall\, rattlesnakes\, mountain bikers\nHigh winds\, rain\, hot weather\, or fire will cancel this hike\n\nChecklist: \n\nBring 2 liters of water\, snacks\, electrolytes\, hiking poles if needed\nWear good hiking boots/shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\nBring a jacket for cooler weather\n\nAll Trails map: Haunted Dairy Farm – CSUCI \nLate Lunch / Early Dinner?\nLet’s top off the day with great Mexican food at one of my favorites\, the El Tecolote Restaurant on Lewis Road\, about 10 minutes from the dairy farm. \nDIRECTIONS\nOnce you turn onto Camarillo Street and cross the bridge over the creek\, the entrance is immediately on the left-hand side after the bridge. You will enter a gravel area and see a trailhead kiosk. Veer to the right and keep driving a short distance to the Channel Islands Condors parking lot which will be on the left. \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.178802\, -119.038630\nView the Google Map\nDetailed driving directions from CSUCI\n\nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/haunted-dairy-farm-camarillo/
LOCATION:Scary Dairy\, Amphitheater Way 1900\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.1777189;-119.0287094
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251019T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Rocky Trail Hike at 5:00pm.
DESCRIPTION:The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years\, and he’ll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire (or Mark sprains his knee). \nThis is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep\, moderates for a while with some flat spots\, undulates easily for a while\, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty\, or not. \nDistance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway\, but 4.9 semi officially). \nElevation Gain: 1200′ \nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners \nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed \nRestrooms: No \nWater Fountain: No \nParking: Free at trailhead \nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, rugged \nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring: \nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark \nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer) \nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries. \n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. \n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunday-rocky-trail-hike-at-500pm-3/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak Park\, Rocky Peak Road\, Santa Susana\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.2912543;-118.6409949
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Sunset Hills / Bard Lake\, Thousand Oaks
DESCRIPTION:This is a moderate 4-mile hike (out-and-back)\, with an elevation gain of 700′. Meet me at 6:00pm at the Sunset Hills Trailhead on Erbes\, we start at 6:05pm. \nThe Hike\nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike isn’t for you\, please find another that suits your needs. \nThe Sunset Hills Trail is a 238-acre open-space area that provides a great view of Bard Lake\, and panoramic views of Conejo Valley\, Simi Hills\, Camarillo/Oxnard\, and the Pacific Ocean. The area features oak woodlands\, nonnative grasslands and coastal sage scrub. We may see a variety of bird wildlife\, including red-tailed hawks\, black-shouldered kites\, northern harriers\, and owls. \nOther Details \n\nSunset is at 6:23pm\, last light is at 6:52pm (bring your flashlights)\nHigh winds\, rain\, hot weather\, or fire will cancel this hike\nDogs: On a leash per state law\nRestrooms: Nature\nWater Fountain: None\nParking: Free at the trailhead\nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, mountain lions\, bobcats\, tarantulas\, scorpions\, slip-‘n-fall\, poison oak\n\nChecklist \n\nDefinitely wear bug spray\, there are gnats in some areas.\nBring a minimum of 2 liters of water\, snacks\, electrolytes\nWear good hiking/walking shoes\nBring your hiking poles if needed.\n\nDirections \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.232605\, -118.838936\nClick here to view the Google Map\n\nThe trailhead is located on Erbes about halfway between Olsen Road and Sunset Hills Blvd. It’s a dirt parking lot with no sign and the streetlights are kind of dim. You’ll need to follow the directions carefully if you haven’t hiked this trail. You can easily miss the turn into the dirt parking lot if you’re not paying attention. \nDriving Directions\nComing from the Simi Valley area: \n\nHead west on the 118 and take the 23 south to Thousand Oaks\nExit Olsen Road and turn right\nAt about 1/2 mile\, turn left on Erbes\nDrive about 1/2 mile or less and turn left into the dirt parking lot\nIf you reach Sunset Hills Blvd\, turn around and head back\n\nComing from Westlake/Agoura and Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park: \n\nFrom the 101\, take the 23 north toward Fillmore (Moorpark)\nExit the Sunset Hills Blvd and turn right\nAt .2 miles turn left on Erbes\nDrive about 1/2 mile or less and turn right into the dirt parking lot\nIf you reach Olsen Road\, turn around and head back\n\nDISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunset-hills-bard-lake-thousand-oaks-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Hills Trailhead\, Erbes Road 4061\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.2346175;-118.8419477
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Canyon Evening Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join me for a pleasant intermediate paced evening hike.\nI am choosing this hike for Wednesday because there is a Double Comet Lemmon event happening this week that we may be able to see on our way back or even to our mid point.\nWe will hike to Danielson Campground\, it might be dark but we can take an optional brief snack break at the campground. Bring a light if you want to do that\, otherwise we probably won’t stop very long at the picnic tables the group can decide.\nWe will be on pavement or gravel most of the way which makes it a little easier. It can be hot starting out but it cools down pretty quickly. There might be a chance of mosquitos here so don’t say I did not warn you. \nThis also is considered a reverse hike in that the hardest section is returning back up the paved hill at the end. \nDistance: 6 miles on Pavement and gravel road \nElevation Gain: about 600 ft \nDifficulty: Easy Intermediate hike due to pace and distance\, but an experienced fast paced beginner or someone willing to go the distance (we only stop at the halfway point/picnic tables) should be able to do it too\, please do not expect anyone to wait for you if you are slower and do not know the way. \nDogs: No \nRestrooms: There is an Andy Gump toilet mid hike \nWater Fountain: No \nParking: Free\, make sure you do not park on the street across from the trailhead or you will get a ticket. Park farther down at Potrero and Pinehill on the right then walk to the trailhead. Please review the driving directions as we park in a neighborhood and not at the trailhead.\nGPS pin has not been reliable lately so review directions.\nTrail: Out and back\, pavement/fireroad this hike goes down at the beginning and up at the end \nSunset: 6:12pm bring flashlight or headlamp (a charged phone with a flashlight works too) will be needed for the way back to the car. \nWeather: Adverse Weather conditions will cancel the hike. Come prepared with a light layer in your pack in case you get chilly from all the sweat! (I usually get chilled on the way back). \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, poison oak\, Mosquitoes may all be encountered on this hike\, bug spray might be useful here\, possibly due to recent winds and dry weather we won’t encounter them this time. \nIt is always possible to slip and fall though the road is flat wear comfortable shoes that you can wear on pavement or dirt. \nBring: Your headlamp/light\, a personal snack\, light layer and LOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L or more L if you sweat a lot). Bug spray if you think you need it. \nEvent will cancel if on the day of the hike less than two besides the leader is signed up or if Santa Ana winds kick up since I hate hiking in the wind. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions. \n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries. \n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. \n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sycamore-canyon-evening-hike/
LOCATION:4153 Potrero Rd\, Potrero Road 4153\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.1568489;-118.9629232
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4153 Potrero Rd Potrero Road 4153 Thousand Oaks CA 91320 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Potrero Road 4153:geo:-118.9629232,34.1568489
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Hike: Arlington Peak
DESCRIPTION:This week: Solstice Part 1 – Arlington Peak. Since the Solstice is Friday\, we’re dividing Solstice celebration into 2 parts. Part 1: Beautiful sunset views of our cherished town. Part 2: (following week) the easier hike and food/drink extravaganza at Dry Falls. This week we’ll meet at Tunnel Trailhead at 6:30p (please carpool). This route ascends Tunnel trail 1.0mi to Inspiration Point Trail. We’ll follow Inspiration Trail for 0.6mi to the South access trail to Arlington Peak. This segment is about a mile long but ascends 1400ft\, so pretty steep and scrambly. We’ll pause for refreshments up top and take in the views. Arlington Peak affords hikers some of the best views of Santa Barbara. The descent is very steep and requires some use of hands to navigate. At the bottom we turn right (South) for about 0.2mi where we meet back with Tunnel Trail and return 1.0mi back to the trailhead and our vehicles.\nDistance – 4.8 mi\nAscent – 2397ft\nWater crossings – NO\nRock scrambling – YES!\nBush whacking – SOME\nMaximum Grade – >50%!!\nStrava Effort – 2.4x \nTrailhead: Tunnel Trailhead (aka Inspiration Point TH)\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ySqYW7G5Zpc7CZri7 \nStrava link\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3298516557239974610 \nHike Leader this week will be Kevin Hanrahan. If you plan to attend please accept on Meetup. For questions\, Kevin can be reached via text at 805-895-5655. \nAbout Wednesday Evening Hike series\nWe will meet at 6:30p at the trailhead unless otherwise noted for that week. We sometimes carpool to trails up to 45 minutes away. We attempt to vary the trails selecting amongst those that are open and in hike-worthy condition. We hike the front country\, the backside of the front range and occasionally adventure even further. Hikes are typically in the 6-9 mile range with 1500-3000 ft of total ascent. Occasionally we’ll mix in a harder hike where returns can be very late. These hikes are meant for those with some hiking experience and moderate athletic condition. The pace varies and larger groups usually split\, but we will re-group at intersections and stick together where the path is ‘iffy’. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots/shoes and comfortable clothes meant to get sweaty and possible wet. Headlamp and/or flashlight required. Bring a water resistant jacket for rain/gloom or just cold air which is frequent at altitude. We recommend 1-3L water bladder in a backpack depending upon trail difficulty so that your hands are free to cross water or scramble up/down rocks. Bug spray is a good idea as bugs are very active at dusk (better to have and not need.) Some folks bring hiking poles. I recommend long sleeves and pants to prevent scratches\, poison oak and ticks. \nWe typically stop at the top\, add a layer for warmth and enjoy a snack. This can be some of the best fun as folks drag up hot tea\, other libations\, and all sorts of baked goods to share. Yum! \nGroup organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group\, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that you nor any third party will hold any of the group’s leaders liable for any injury\, loss\, or damage to your own self or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an “at will” basis.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/wednesday-evening-hike-arlington-peak/
LOCATION:Tunnel Trailhead\, Tunnel Road 1498\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="SB County Hikers":MAILTO:SantaBarbaraCountyHikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.4645383;-119.7122608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251020T232714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T232714Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Our New Website + Share Your Voice on the Future of Local Trails
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Our New Website:\nWe’re excited to share the launch of our brand-new website: SantaBarbaraTrails.org!\nThis site is more than just a fresh look—it’s a hub for our work to protect\, expand\, and connect trails throughout Santa Barbara County. You’ll find updates on trail advocacy projects\, resources for hikers\, bikers\, and equestrians\, and ways you can get involved.\nWhy It Matters\nEvery new trail\, easement\, and community partnership starts with advocacy. The Trails Council brings land managers\, community groups\, and public agencies together to create new trail opportunities—and we couldn’t do it without your support.\nRecent examples of our advocacy include: \n\nAdvancing studies for long-envisioned coastal trail connections\nPreventing the paving of a rustic section of the historic Hot Springs Trail\nSecuring funding and approvals to complete the Coastal Trail and expand the Bill Wallace Trail network\nPlanning and championing new regional routes\, including the Santa Ynez River Trail and Santa Maria River Trail\n\n👉 Visit SantaBarbaraTrails.org to explore the site\, learn about current projects\, and see how your support builds the trails of tomorrow. \nTrails Are Fun: Six-Question Survey\nWe’d love your input through our short Six-Question Survey!\nBy answering just a few questions\, you’ll help shape the future of local trails—from the programs we focus on to how we advocate for access to nature\, environmental stewardship\, and community health.\nTake the survey today and share your voice in keeping our trails fun\, welcoming\, and inspiring for everyone. \nQ&A with Mark Wilkinson and Riley\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nThursday October 23\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87518386929?pwd=9x3kIBFyQ9aoTnsNppt0dj1EZxupvA.1\nMeeting ID: 875 1838 6929\nPasscode: 080070
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/explore-our-new-website-share-your-voice-on-the-future-of-local-trails/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="SB County Hikers":MAILTO:SantaBarbaraCountyHikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251017T163241Z
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SUMMARY:Chumash trail sunset hike at 5:30 Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25\, 2025. Thank you Jimbo (thats gonna be a hard photo to beat) \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period\, and he’ll be leading this event until the Ice Age\, i.e. this hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire.\nIt’s mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the ‘slippery’ part just over a mile up\, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012\, but don’t believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding\, Mark\, don’t get touchy!)\nNote: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan. \nDistance: 5.4 miles\nElevation Gain: 1200′\nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners\nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on Flanagan\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, excellent condition\nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark\nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)\nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-trail-sunset-hike-at-530-thursday/
LOCATION:Chumash Trail\, Chumash Trail\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.2947864;-118.6739621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chumash Trail Chumash Trail Simi Valley CA 93063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chumash Trail:geo:-118.6739621,34.2947864
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T183000
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CREATED:20250924T173452Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween at Heritage Square in Oxnard - Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:“…Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring.” ~ Bram Stoker\, Dracula \nI dare you to join me on this immersive evening where we will enter a haunted church and encounter restless spirits who refuse to remain buried and demand to be remembered! \n\nWe will hear the story of Marjorie McCall who lived once but was buried twice.\nWe will enter Salem’s Circle and be drawn deep into forbidden Victorian mysteries.\nWe will enter an abandoned sanctuary where Father Kane battles ancient evil.\n\nAnd that’s not all. Read all details here. \nThe duration of the event is 60-80 minutes. Note: There will be various special effects including strobe lights\, fog and loud noises. \nHow to Order Your Tickets: \n\nClick here to go to the Terrifying True Stories homepage\nClick “Buy Tickets”\nClick “Check Availability”\nSelect Saturday\, October 25\nSelect 7:00pm\nUnder Tickets ignore the promo code\, I verified there is none\nYou can get the Early Bird Admission of $59.95 if you purchase your ticket before September 24. After September 24\, tickets start at $70.00 and above.\nSelect how many are going and click “Check Out”\nEnter your billing information and submit\nYou will receive an email with your tickets. You can add the tickets to your Apple or Google wallet or keep a copy.\n\nA reminder: don’t hold off too long to order your tickets\, there are only two nights available\, and the time slots will go fast. \nWhere do We Meet?\nNear the entrance at 6:30. Our time to go in is 7:00 but it is recommended to arrive at least ½ hour prior to the actual time to enjoy photo ops\, drinks and snacks. If I don’t see you at the entrance\, then maybe I’ll see you inside.\nOr meet me at 5:00pm at El Chilito if you are having dinner. See below. \nWhat to Wear \n\nWear good walking shoes or tennis shoes. Some of the ground is uneven and you don’t want to be uncomfortable when you are running for your life!\nWe are encouraged to wear dark colors to enhance the immersive experience.\nCostumes are always welcomed and encouraged but avoid anything too offensive.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nI pulled a few details from the FAQ section. To read all FAQ’s\, click here to go to the homepage\, and scroll way down to the FAQ section. \n\nWhat is an immersive haunted theater experience? It’s a unique blend of an actual historically haunted venue and immersive theater where you become part of the story while professional actors create a spine-chilling narrative around you. It will take place in and on the grounds of historic homes and in a church.\nIs the experience safe? Safety is our top priority. All our staff are trained in safety procedures\, and the venue adheres to strict safety regulations.\nWhat should I do if I get too scared during the experience? Our actors are trained to recognize distressed guests. Please inform a guide and a staff member will assist you.\nWill I be touched by the actors? Our policy is strictly no-touch. Actors may come close but will not make physical contact.\n\nPre Immersive Dinner at El Chilito:\nLet’s meet at 5:00 pm for a good Mexican meal at El Chilito\, just two short blocks away from Heritage Square.\nClick here to read the menu. \nDirections:\nAddress to Heritage Square: 715 South A Street\, Oxnard\nThere is a dedicated parking lot\, and street parking is available nearby.\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.194081\, -119.179153\nClick here to view the Google Map: \nAddress to El Chilito restaurant: 733 S Oxnard Blvd\, Oxnard\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.194277\, -119.177656\nClick here to view the Google Map: \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/halloween-at-heritage-square-in-oxnard-terrifying-true-stories-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Heritage Square Oxnard\, South A Street 715\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.1946453;-119.1791781
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251021T164745Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Story Time at the Charles Manson Family Cave 👻
DESCRIPTION:🎶It’s creepy and it’s spooky🎶\nImagine it’s 1969\, you’re 13 years old and going horseback riding at Spahn ranch. You arrive and notice the owner and ranch hands are nowhere to be seen. Instead\, you are greeted by a charming young man – the notorious Charles Manson! He saddles you up and off you go through the hills\, and the trails\, and Charles’ hippie commune. That’s my true story and I’ll tell you more at the family cave. \nI want to hear your spooky stories too. \nThe Hike\nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike is not what you are looking for\, please find another that best suits your needs. Thank you. \nThis is a moderate 3.75-mile loop hike with an elevation gain of about 692′. \n\nClick here to view the All Trails map\n\nMeet me at the south side of Rocky Peak Road\, along the Santa Susana Pass\, at 3:00pm. We will start promptly at 3:10pm. Please give yourself ample time to arrive and find parking. \nOur spooky hike begins with a short walk down the Santa Susana Pass Road to the trail. We will ascend an average distance with some ups and downs before descending into the canyon and to the family cave. As we get closer to the cave\, we may find some interesting artifacts that may have been put there by Manson himself. \nWe will take a break and share our spooky stories when we reach the family cave located in a creek bed near the pass road. Spahn Ranch itself is overgrown and not easy to walk through but I will point out where it’s located which is not far from the cave. \nDetails \n\nHigh winds\, rain\, hot weather\, or fire will cancel this hike\nSunset: 6:09pm. Last light: 6:33pm\nParking: Free\nTerrain: single track\, rocky ground\nDifficulty: Fit beginner\, intermediate\nRestrooms: no\nDogs: Yes\, only if leashed\nKnown Dangers: slip and fall\, rattlesnakes\, poison oak\n\nEssentials \n\nBring 2 liters of water\, flashlights\, snacks\, electrolytes\nBring your hiking poles if needed.\nWear good hiking boots/shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\nBring a jacket for cooler weather\nBug spray\nVentura County SARS 10 Essentials\n\nDirections \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.267166\,-118.634895\nClick here to view the Google Map\nFrom the 118 freeway\, take the Rocky Peak Road exit between Simi and Chatsworth. Park on the SOUTH end of the road or along the street road.\n\nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/spooky-story-time-at-the-charles-manson-family-cave-%f0%9f%91%bb/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak\, Santa Susana Pass Road 7900\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 91311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.2673294;-118.6349894
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251026T163444Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Rocky Trail Hike at 5:00pm.
DESCRIPTION:The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years\, and he’ll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire (or Mark sprains his knee). \nThis is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep\, moderates for a while with some flat spots\, undulates easily for a while\, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty\, or not. \nDistance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway\, but 4.9 semi officially). \nElevation Gain: 1200′ \nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners \nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed \nRestrooms: No \nWater Fountain: No \nParking: Free at trailhead \nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, rugged \nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring: \nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark \nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer) \nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries. \n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. \n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunday-rocky-trail-hike-at-500pm-4/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak Park\, Rocky Peak Road\, Santa Susana\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.2912543;-118.6409949
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rocky Peak Park Rocky Peak Road Santa Susana CA 93063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rocky Peak Road:geo:-118.6409949,34.2912543
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251025T163600Z
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SUMMARY:Oakbrook Vista Trail and Sandstone Ridge Road
DESCRIPTION:Come join me on Wednesday\, October 29 for an intermediate evening hike! After this week with the clock change I go into hosting hibernation on Wednesdays but be on the lookout for weekend hikes!\nWe will hike to the crest of the ridge to get a good workout and also some beautiful views. Beginners may have a difficult time due to the steepness\, so do not say I did not warn you if you choose to attend! We will only stop briefly to catch our breath and then take a short break at the turnaround point.\nYou can hike at your own pace just do not expect us to wait for you or to catch up to you if you are faster. There are some turn offs that I would advise turning around at so you do not get lost (especially in the dark) if you are unfamiliar with the trail. \nThere should still be some beautiful green hills and wildflowers on this hike! \nDistance: 5+ miles (depending on how far group decides to go)\nElevation Gain: 1300 ft gain\nDifficulty: Intermediate due to pace and steepness\, please no beginners\nDogs: No\nRestrooms:No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on the street\nTrail: Out and back no sweep\nSunset: 6:04pm bring a headlamp or flashlight to be safe\nWeather: Hike is cancelled if extreme heat (85 or above)\, Windy conditions (15mph or more) or rain at the time of the hike. \nEvent will cancel if by morning of event less than 2 signed up besides the leader. \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes can be in the area and also poison oak\, please watch what you brush up against.\nThere is always a chance you can slip and fall so please wear proper shoes or use poles if you prefer. \nBring: Flashlight/headlamp and a snack if you get hungry at the top. \nLOTS of H20: 2 liters is the common amount to bring and it is good to have more than you need so you do not run out \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/oakbrook-vista-trail-and-sandstone-ridge-road/
LOCATION:Oakbrook Vista Trailhead\, Lang Ranch Parkway 3222\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.2124315;-118.8203312
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakbrook Vista Trailhead Lang Ranch Parkway 3222 Thousand Oaks CA 91362 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lang Ranch Parkway 3222:geo:-118.8203312,34.2124315
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251009T234243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T234243Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Hike: Snyder Trail
DESCRIPTION:This week: Snyder Trail. We will be ascending Snyder trail from Paradise Road all the way to Camino Cielo. This is a gentle climb with some single track and some road sections\, culminating in what used to be Knapp’s Castle\, now lost to antiquity. We’ll replenish up top and head down the same route. This hike affords some great views of the sky and stars (and launches)! \nDistance – 7.1 mi\nAscent – 1910 ft\nWater crossings – NO\nRock scrambling – NO\nBush whacking – NO\nMaximum Grade – >15%\nStrava Effort – 1.9x (Inspiration Point = 1.0) \nTrailhead: Snyder Trailhead\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/4qxJKmQW7kXPnTkv7 \nCarpool: Big 5 in Five points departs 6:00p\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/sNS6bCn9NBw8Yvyc7 \nStrava link:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3225865253285094420 \nHike Leader this week will be Kevin Hanrahan. If you plan to attend please accept on Meetup. For questions\, Kevin can be reached via text at 805-895-5655. \nAbout Wednesday Evening Hike series\nWe will meet at 6:30p at the trailhead unless otherwise noted for that week. We sometimes carpool to trails up to 45 minutes away. We attempt to vary the trails selecting amongst those that are open and in hike-worthy condition. We hike the front country\, the backside of the front range and occasionally adventure even further. Hikes are typically in the 6-9 mile range with 1500-3000 ft of total ascent. Occasionally we’ll mix in a harder hike where returns can be very late. These hikes are meant for those with some hiking experience and moderate athletic condition. The pace varies and larger groups usually split\, but we will re-group at intersections and stick together where the path is ‘iffy’. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots/shoes and comfortable clothes meant to get sweaty and possible wet. Headlamp and/or flashlight required. Bring a water resistant jacket for rain/gloom or just cold air which is frequent at altitude. We recommend 1-3L water bladder in a backpack depending upon trail difficulty so that your hands are free to cross water or scramble up/down rocks. Bug spray is a good idea as bugs are very active at dusk (better to have and not need.) Some folks bring hiking poles. I recommend long sleeves and pants to prevent scratches\, poison oak and ticks. \nWe typically stop at the top\, add a layer for warmth and enjoy a snack. This can be some of the best fun as folks drag up hot tea\, other libations\, and all sorts of baked goods to share. Yum! \nGroup organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group\, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that you nor any third party will hold any of the group’s leaders liable for any injury\, loss\, or damage to your own self or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an “at will” basis.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/wednesday-evening-hike-snyder-trail/
LOCATION:Snyder’s Trailhead\, Paradise Road\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="SB County Hikers":MAILTO:SantaBarbaraCountyHikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.542872;-119.8123389
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Snyder’s Trailhead Paradise Road Santa Barbara CA 93105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Paradise Road:geo:-119.8123389,34.542872
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251024T170855Z
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SUMMARY:Chumash trail sunset hike at 5:30 Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Sun setting from the Chumash trail on Sept 25\, 2025. Thank you Jimbo (thats gonna be a hard photo to beat) \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period\, and he’ll be leading this event until the Ice Age\, i.e. this hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire.\nIt’s mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the ‘slippery’ part just over a mile up\, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012\, but don’t believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding\, Mark\, don’t get touchy!)\nNote: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan. \nDistance: 5.4 miles\nElevation Gain: 1200′\nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners\nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on Flanagan\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, excellent condition\nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark\nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)\nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-trail-sunset-hike-at-530-thursday-2/
LOCATION:Chumash Trail\, Chumash Trail\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.2947864;-118.6739621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chumash Trail Chumash Trail Simi Valley CA 93063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chumash Trail:geo:-118.6739621,34.2947864
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251027T163405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T163405Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Hiking\, Anyone? 🎃👻💀Spooky Dark Angel Vista via Rosewood Trail
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, anyone want to do a Halloween hike with me and a few local ghosts and forest sprites? Join me for a SPOOOOOOKY Friday evening hike at a stalwart of Ventura County trails: Angel Vista. It’s an advanced beginner to moderate out-and-back hike using the Rosewood Trail leading us up to the 360° view at the top. \nCostumes or Halloween-themed outfits encouraged. \nWe’ll park and meet at the beginning of Regal Oak Court and take the lower Rosewood Trail up the tree-lined ravine\, then continue on Rosewood Trail all the way up. Angel Vista is a great place to see the lights of the Conejo Valley. The sun will set as we are starting out\, so bring a headlamp or flashlight. \nBring snacks if you would like\, as we’ll stop at the top for about 10 minutes to enjoy the view. \n* Distance: ~ 5 miles\n* Terrain: Some rocky spots\, mostly well-maintained\n* Time: 6:00 PM start\n* Duration: ~2.0 hours\n* Elevation: ~900′\n* Difficulty: Advanced beginner to moderate due to pace \nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/angel-vista-rosewood-trail \nhttps://conejo-openspace.org/openspace/ventu-park/ \n* Parking: Free\n* Dogs: No\n* Water: No\n* Toilet: No\n* Sunset: 6:03 PM \n**The sun sets at 6:03 pm on Friday. Bring a flashlight or headlamp!** \n* Weather: Adverse Weather conditions will cancel the hike. Come prepared with a light layer if you get chilled easily.\n* Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, poison oak\, possibility to slip and fall.\n* Bring: Snack if you like\, a light layer\, lots of water\, headlamp or flashlight.\n* Moonlight: Waxing gibbous with 71% illumination\, meridian at 8:56 PM. Plan accordingly with a light source. \nEvent may cancel if on the day of the hike fewer than two besides the leader is signed up. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/halloween-hiking-anyone-%f0%9f%8e%83%f0%9f%91%bb%f0%9f%92%80spooky-dark-angel-vista-via-rosewood-trail/
LOCATION:Lower Rosewood Trail\, Regal Oak Court 150\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="The PM Hikers":MAILTO:The-PM-Hikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.1755786;-118.9163092
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lower Rosewood Trail Regal Oak Court 150 Thousand Oaks CA 91320 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Regal Oak Court 150:geo:-118.9163092,34.1755786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251018T175957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T175957Z
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Moorpark High Street Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:From the website: \nCome join the fun and enjoy one of the all time cult classics! \nFrom the web site: \n“LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!”\nHalloween’s ultimate cult-classic comes alive on the High Street Screen & Stage. It’s the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW along with its notorious “Shadow Cast.” Experience it again\, or for the first time. But be forewarned\, this is not for the faint of heart!\nFriday\, October 31\, 2025 @ 9:00 PM\nRATED R” \nFrom me: \nThe Art Centers at both Moorpark and Simi Valley both have histories of really good talent. The performances are both entertaining and support local organizations. \n\nPlease order your ticket before you RSVP\nAll seats are general admission (and only $10!)\nWe’ll do our best to have us seated together\, but no promises.\nOnce I see your response\, I will move you off the wait list to going\n\nread a little about the show here: \nYou may order your ticket(s) here:\nhttps://highstreetartscenter.csstix.com/tickets.php?type=general-admission&c=2222&e=45&d=2420 \nThis link should take you directly to the Frida\, October 31\, 2025\, 9:00 PM performance. \nTicket Prices: \n\n$10 for Adults\n$10 for Seniors\, Military & Students\n\nWe will likely meet for dinner around 5:15-5:30\, so watch your notifications for updates as we approach October 31 (That’s coming up FAST!). We will be back in plenty of time before the show starts. Note that parking is limited\, so you may need to look for street parking nearby. the Chamber of Commerce is directly across the street from the theater and may have space. No worries – the Art Center isn’t far from anywhere on High Street. \nDIRECTIONS To the Theater:\nAddress: 45 East High Street\, Moorpark\, CA 93021\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.285973530752784\, -118.88165091534499\nGoogle Map (don’t click on it\, copy and paste the full URL):\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/45+E+High+St\,+Moorpark\,+CA+93021/@34.285681\,-118.881608\,1224m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e83217eaa73145:0x2c048695888f9891!8m2!3d34.2856808!4d-118.8816077!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4bbdrv?hl=en-US&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-at-the-moorpark-high-street-arts-center/
LOCATION:High Street Arts Center\, East High Street 45\, Moorpark\, CA\, 93021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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SUMMARY:Fish Canyon to Piano Box Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Let’s hike in search of fall colors\, this can be a beautiful spot for that.\nIt could be hot starting out (no shade) and then also get cooler as it can get windy in this area so please come prepared with layers!\nIt has been over a year since I last did this hike so nuances or changes in the trail might have occurred. Also hard to predict water level as there could be some rain that would increase the water but at this time it is probably pretty dry\, there is usually always a trickle of water even in dry times.\nI suggest due to the drive distance to try to arrive a little bit before start time. To make sure that we do not end up hiking in the dark we want to start at 2pm or as close to it as possible at my pace it should take only 3-4 hours and we will be done way before dark.\nAs a group though we should set a turn around time for any slower hikers\, to ensure we are not lingering out there too long. \nA beginner could come on their own or should start earlier in the day to allow for more time.\nDistance: 8 miles\nElevation Gain: 500\nDifficulty: Intermediate\, no beginners as we need to stay together\nDogs: A well behaved\, trained dog can join us as long as you do not expect us to wait for you\, in hot weather please understand that we might not wait for you if you are tending to the needs of your dog\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Parking along road near trailhead\, you will need to purchase a $5 adventure pass. Purchase at Big 5 or REI the day before or morning of. I am not 100% sure if they check for parking as they took out the pit toilet. But I usually have my yearly pass with me just in case.\nTrail: Out and back\, uneven footing\nSunset: 6:01pm we should be back before dark but please bring either a charged phone or headlamp/flashlight just in case as it might be dark in our parking area if we take more than our 3 hour time allotted (at my pace we should be done by 5:30pm latest.\nWeather: Rainy\, wind\, or unusual weather will cancel the hike. The canyon can fill up with water if there is a lot of rain. Should be dry but still plan for some water crossings. \nPlease pay attention to the weather the day of in case there are adverse conditions and then the hike would be cancelled. \nIf by the morning of there are less than 2 signed up besides myself it also may cancel. \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, poison oak all can happen on this hike. If it does rain while we are hiking we would need to be careful as well (probably not likely).\nBring: a personal snack and plenty of water 2-3 liters minimum\, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I suggest wearing shoes that you do not mind getting wet\, but that also have traction to keep you from slipping on wet ground\, like a good trail runner shoe with traction. Polls are also handy to have if there is water crossings.\nFlashlight/headlamp to be safe\nSunscreen and hat is recommended because we will start in full sun. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/fish-canyon-to-piano-box-canyon/
LOCATION:37773 Templin Hwy\, Templin Highway 37773\, Castaic\, CA\, 91384\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251101T223000
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma! at the High Street Theater in Moorpark
DESCRIPTION:Howdy y’all!! Grab those fancy dancin’ dresses and cowboy hats and join me for a night of romance\, humor and great music\, as we step back in time to the American frontier before Oklahoma was a state. \nClick here to read about the Oklahoma musical \n\nPlease order your ticket before you RSVP\nI bought my ticket and am in Row A Seat 12\nWhen you sign up\, please provide the seat/row that you reserved and if you will join us for dinner before. This will help me know who is really going and helps when I make reservations at the restaurant.\n\nClick here to buy your ticket \n\nSelect Saturday\, November 1\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM\n$38 for Adults\n$36 for Seniors\, Military & Students\n\nI will be in front of the theater about 7:00pm. If I don’t see you there\, I’ll see you inside. \nOf course there is dinner before the musical!\nLet’s meet at the Lucky Fool’s Pub right next door to the theater at 5:30pm. I will be there at 5:15pm to save a table. For a pub\, they have some fine food – check out the menu. \nDIRECTIONS To the Theater:\nPark in the street anywhere near the theater \n\nAddress: 45 East High Street\, Moorpark\, CA 93021\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.285518\, -118.881622\nView the Google Map\n\nI’ll be seein’ y’all soon!
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/oklahoma-at-the-high-street-theater-in-moorpark/
LOCATION:High Street Arts Center\, East High Street 45\, Moorpark\, CA\, 93021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T180000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Rocky Trail Hike at 4:00 4:00 4:00 pm.
DESCRIPTION:The south side of Jenga Rock with the actual Rocky Peak in the center above on Sept 7 2025. Thanks Alan and his smartphone camera. \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years\, and he’ll be leading this event as long as he keeps getting large annual hike-organizer pay raises. This hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire (or Mark sprains his knee). \nThis is a fire road with great views of the valleys and scenic rock formations all along. It starts out steep\, moderates for a while with some flat spots\, undulates easily for a while\, then a final steady grade (but not too steep) to the lemonade stand at the top. The lemonade stand operators apologize for never being there when youre hot and thirsty\, or not. \nDistance: 5.0 miles (I think anyway\, but 4.9 semi officially). \nElevation Gain: 1200′ \nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners \nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed \nRestrooms: No \nWater Fountain: No \nParking: Free at trailhead \nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, rugged \nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring: \nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark \nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer) \nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries. \n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. \n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. \n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/sunday-rocky-trail-hike-at-400-400-400-pm/
LOCATION:Rocky Peak Park\, Rocky Peak Road\, Santa Susana\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.2912543;-118.6409949
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SUMMARY:Chumash Trail for Slow Pokes
DESCRIPTION:This is a slow-poke (fit beginner/intermediate) hike at about 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 670′. The gain is a continuous steady climb\, and the descent is continuous going down\, but we will take breaks when needed. \nThe Hike\nMy hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks\, we explore\, and we don’t leave anyone behind. If this hike isn’t for you\, please find another that suits your needs. \nMy goal for this hike is to eventually make it to the top\, but not tonight. I am working to build up my strength and I’m hoping others will too. We will go as far as we can before turning around. The full hike is 5.4 miles with an elevation of 1200′. \nOther Details \n\nIt’s dark (bring your flashlights)\nI will cancel this hike if there are 3 people or less\nHigh winds\, rain\, hot weather\, or fire will cancel this hike\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, rugged\nDogs: On a leash per state law\nRestrooms: Nature\nWater Fountain: None\nParking: Free at the trailhead\nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, mountain lions\, bobcats\, tarantulas\, scorpions\, slip-‘n-fall\, poison oak\n\nChecklist \n\nBring a minimum of 2 liters of water\, snacks\, electrolytes\nWear good hiking/walking shoes\nBring your hiking poles if needed\nBring bug spray for those pesky gnats\n\nDirections \n\nGoogle Coordinates: 34.293561\, -118.671188\nClick here to view the Google Map\nAddress to the Chumash Park and Trail:\n3200 Flanagan Dr\, Simi Valley\, CA 93063\n\nTake Yosemite exit off the 118 in Simi\, go north 1/3 mile (or so) to Flanagan\, turn right\, go to the top where it veers to the left to the end of Flanagan by the trail head. \nDISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY: \n\nYou must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\nThe PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.\nIf you sign up for any event\, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\nHiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous\, and accidents can happen.\nPer Meetup rules\, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.\nThese rules apply to any guests you may invite.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-trail-for-slow-pokes/
LOCATION:3200 Flanagan Dr\, Flanagan Drive 3200\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.2931709;-118.6710778
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T160000
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SUMMARY:Midweek Afternoon Hike! Grand Wildwood Loop | Lizard Rock & Waterfall 🥾🍁
DESCRIPTION:Hey! In the late autumn/winter\, I usually like to hike in the afternoon midweek to get some daylight. Join me this Wednesday for a lovely afternoon outing featuring two gorgeous landmarks in beautiful Wildwood Park\, while also getting a great workout. Bonus: sunshine! 🌞 \nIt’s a grand tour of two of the main attractions of Wildwood Park. We’ll start at the tennis courts parking lot (refer to location in the map on this post)\, and go through the tunnel to start out on Moonridge Trail. Then we’ll take Stagecoach Bluff and Mesa trails up to Lizard Rock. We’ll pass the highlight of our tour… the water treatment plant!! 👃🏻🤭 Then we’ll descend to the beautiful waterfall. Finally we’ll return to the parking lot via Two Springs Trail/Indian Creek Trail. \n* Distance: ~ 4.8 miles\n* Terrain: Single-track\, double-track\, **volcanic rock on Stagecoach Bluff**\n* Time: 2 PM start\n* Duration: ~2 hours\n* Elevation: ~800′\n* Difficulty: Advanced Beginner to moderate due to pace\, terrain and climb \nhttps://cosf.org/files/routes/Wildwood%20Lizard%20Rock%20Paradise%20Falls%20Two%20Springs%20Loop.pdf \n* Parking: Free\n* Dogs: No\n* Water: No\n* Toilet: Portable toilet in main parking lot \nSunset will be at 5:00 PM on Wednesday\, so should not be a problem. \n* Weather: Adverse Weather conditions will cancel the hike. Come prepared with a light layer if you get chilled easily.\n* Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, poison oak\, possibility to slip and fall.\n* Bring: Snack if you need it\, a light layer\, lots of water. \nEvent may cancel if on the day of the hike fewer than two besides the leader is signed up. \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/midweek-afternoon-hike-grand-wildwood-loop-lizard-rock-waterfall-%f0%9f%a5%be%f0%9f%8d%81/
LOCATION:Wildwood Park\, West Avenida De Los Arboles 928\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Hike: Romero Cyn to the top
DESCRIPTION:This week: Romero Canyon. We will be ascending the single track Romero Canyon trail. This route starts up an overgrown road which is fairly steep\, crosses the creek and hits the intersection of the old Romero Road. We’ll hang left and ascend steadily up a single track to the intersection of that same road to re-group if we’ve split on pace. Crossing that road the remainder of the trail climbs to the overlook peak\, which is a little spur just to the left as the trail to the spool crests. We’ll replenish up top and head down the same route. \nDistance – 6.79 mi\nAscent – 2599 ft\nWater crossings – YES\nRock scrambling – NO\nBush whacking – NO\nMaximum Grade – >25%\nStrava Effort – 2.5x \nTrailhead: Romero Canyon Trail. Please park completely off the asphalt.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/JPkPbYFytm9hpZTm9 \nCarpool: Big 5 in Five points departs 6:00p\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/sNS6bCn9NBw8Yvyc7 \nStrava link:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3288367682117299372 \nHike Leader this week will be Kevin Hanrahan. If you plan to attend please accept on Meetup. For questions\, Kevin can be reached via text at 805-895-5655. \nAbout Wednesday Evening Hike series\nWe will meet at 6:30p at the trailhead unless otherwise noted for that week. We sometimes carpool to trails up to 45 minutes away. We attempt to vary the trails selecting amongst those that are open and in hike-worthy condition. We hike the front country\, the backside of the front range and occasionally adventure even further. Hikes are typically in the 6-9 mile range with 1500-3000 ft of total ascent. Occasionally we’ll mix in a harder hike where returns can be very late. These hikes are meant for those with some hiking experience and moderate athletic condition. The pace varies and larger groups usually split\, but we will re-group at intersections and stick together where the path is ‘iffy’. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots/shoes and comfortable clothes meant to get sweaty and possible wet. Headlamp and/or flashlight required. Bring a water resistant jacket for rain/gloom or just cold air which is frequent at altitude. We recommend 1-3L water bladder in a backpack depending upon trail difficulty so that your hands are free to cross water or scramble up/down rocks. Bug spray is a good idea as bugs are very active at dusk (better to have and not need.) Some folks bring hiking poles. We recommend long sleeves and pants to prevent scratches\, poison oak and ticks. \nWe typically stop at the top\, add a layer for warmth and enjoy a snack. This can be some of the best fun as folks drag up hot tea\, other libations\, and all sorts of baked goods to share. Yum! \nGroup organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group\, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that you nor any third party will hold any of the group’s leaders liable for any injury\, loss\, or damage to your own self or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an “at will” basis.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/wednesday-evening-hike-romero-cyn-to-the-top/
LOCATION:Romero Canyon  trailhead\, Bella Vista Drive 2649\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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ORGANIZER;CN="SB County Hikers":MAILTO:SantaBarbaraCountyHikers-announce@messages.meetup.com
GEO:34.4527856;-119.5903665
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112153
CREATED:20251031T170643Z
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SUMMARY:Chumash Night Magic hike at 6pm Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Chumash trail on Nov 14\, 2024. Thank you Jimbo \nEnjoy the magic of hiking the Chumash trail in the dark. Bring a flashlite and come feel the night with us. And\, most importantly\, get outdoors after working inside all day. \nWhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash Trail in Simi Valley every Thursday night since the Jurassic Period\, and he’ll be leading this event until the Ice Age\, i.e. this hike always happens\, even when it rains\, snows\, hails\, or blows. The only exception is when it’s on fire.\nIt’s mostly a steady climb to where the trail meets with the Rocky Peak Fire Road. When you get to the ‘slippery’ part just over a mile up\, ask him who was responsible for Kurt breaking his ankle there in 2012\, but don’t believe whatever he tells you. (Just kidding\, Mark\, don’t get touchy!)\nNote: Kurt will not be attending except for when he visits from Michigan. \nDistance: 5.4 miles\nElevation Gain: 1200′\nDifficulty: Intermediate – hard for beginners\nDogs: Yes\, but must be leashed\nRestrooms: No\nWater Fountain: No\nParking: Free on Flanagan\nTrail: Out and back\, single track\, excellent condition\nSunset: Varies\, but bring a headlamp or flashlight when needed! \nKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes\, slip-‘n-fall\, COVID-19 infected hikers \nBring:\nFlashlight/headlamp when it’s dark\nSunscreen and hat when it’s not (It gets hot as Hades in summer)\nLOTS of H20 when it’s hot (maybe 2L if you sweat a lot) \nDISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:\n• You must RSVP to attend this event\, no exceptions.\n• If you choose to sign up for any event\, you are releasing the organizers of PM Hikers from all liability in case of possible injuries.\n• The organizers of PM Hikers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. By participating in any posted event\, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.\n• Hiking and other outdoor events are inherently dangerous and accidents can happen. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.\n• Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
URL:https://dev.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-night-magic-hike-at-6pm-thursday/
LOCATION:Chumash Trail\, Chumash Trail\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Leader
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GEO:34.2947864;-118.6739621
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