Fit Beginner - 4 miles, 600' gain The gain is well distributed, with half being on the return. We start at the Las Flores trailhead where Las Flores dead-ends at Wildwood Park, and head west. After 1/3 mile, the trail becomes Wildwood Canyon Trail. We continue for another 2/3 mile and cross a bridge just...
Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingwithdean/ Another HWD Original! Our hike begins in the northwestern corner of Topanga State Park on the Viewridge Trail in Santa Maria Canyon. After heading north up the Santa Maria Canyon Rd some, we’ll hook up with my Secret Trail that will take us to the land of longtime Topanga Resident...
Come and join me on a 6-8 mile hike in the Newhall area. There can be some beautiful fall colors in this area at times so let's check it out. The plan is to hike East Canyon which is 6 miles and possibly add Mission Peak, depending on what the group decides. There is also...
Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too! This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of...
Let's head to Ventura for cooler weather and a walk around the Ventura Settling Ponds, a beach walk to the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, the Mermaid Playing Lute statue, and a late lunch/early dinner at the Harbor Cove Café. The Hike This is 4-mile hike/walk/beach walk with an elevation gain of a whopping 50'....
You are in for a treat with on the Vista Del Mar trail, with amazing views of the ocean, a different perspective of Boney Mountain, pretty scenery around the neighborhoods, and ponds. The Hike My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate only. We take breaks, we explore, and we...
4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. You may wish to bring your own cup, plate, and utensils...
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. WhereAmEye (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...
Let's do this again and try for more gain! Perhaps 3.75 miles? More? 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. The Hike My hikes...
4 miles, 950' gain, Intermediate Easy Option: 1.6 miles, 400' gain, Fit Beginner Hardest option: 5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate The entire hike outbound is a steady incline. Nothing super steep, just continuous and quite strenuous for many. There are virtually no junctions where one can get lost. This is one of the more famous...
Let's get a hike in before the forecasted deluge Thursday-Sunday! Bring a snack to share at the beautiful Olympic Farms Overlook as we revel in the midday sun. 🌞 This is a pleasant, scenic hike of ~5 miles with a total elevation of ~380 feet. The hike is definitely suitable for fit beginners, but we...
This week: Tequepis Trail. We'll meet for carpool at Big 5 and drive over to Trailhead. From the parking area near Circle V camp, we'll cross the creek a couple places heading steadily upward, enjoying some great views of Lake Cachuma and the Santa Ynez Valley. This hike, while long and covering a lot of...