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SUMMARY:L O S T - & - F O U N D
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS THE PLACE TO POST PICTURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT ITEMS THAT WERE FOUND OR LEFT BEHIND AT HIKING PLUS EVENTS. \nYOU CAN ALSO MAKE A POSTING ABOUT SOMETHING YOU LOST! \nYou can message me or post your own message in the COMMENTS area.\nPlease include a good description or add a photo. \nAfter 3 months\, items may not be retrievable.
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/l-o-s-t-f-o-u-n-d/
LOCATION:TWO TOO MANY\, 2222 22ND STREET\, Tucson\, az\, 85713\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Not an event\, it's a call for music!
DESCRIPTION:This is not an event. It’s a call for music! \nThere’s often a lot of different ideas about what songs should be played. Play 80’s\, play new stuff\, play Dance stuff\, play Latin\, play Blues\, play MY list! \nTo accommodate\, we have a Hiking Plus playlist. It’s the 3 favorite songs from each of those that wanted to submit their choice. That playlist is several years old now\, so let’s make an updated list. \nSend your 3 favorites to Jim\, either by Meetup direct message\, comments here\, text\, or however you want. I’ll need the Artist\, Song name\, and if applicable\, live or studio version. Or even easier\, send a Youtube link. \nIt can be a repeat of stuff from the prior list\, no problem!
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/not-an-event-its-a-call-for-music/
LOCATION:Winchesters Grill & Saloon\, 632 E Main St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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DTSTAMP:20260603T130054
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SUMMARY:Announcements
DESCRIPTION:This is not an event. This page will be occasionally updated with announcements. \nJoin the event\, and if your settings for Hiking Plus are checked for “Changes to Event Time or Location“\, Meetup will send you an email when this page is updated\, because I’ll update the date/time. \nMajor Event Links\n4th of July Celebration Potluck Hike – Los Padres\nHiking Plus Products \nHiking Plus Songs and Videos\n1000 Events Video\nSong 1\nSong 2 \nOther News\n2-Way Radios\nCell phones often have no reception or go unanswered. We are using walkie-talkies on many hikes to help pass information along when the group gets very spread out and provide additional safety for everybody. \nMessage the event host if want to bring your own GMRS 2-way radio with CTCSS capability to get the settings for the event. Midland 36-mile rated pairs sell for under $100. Links: Walmart\, REI\, and Amazon. \nBaofeng: Model UV-5R with charger is under $25. Amazon link. \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/announcements/
LOCATION:Winchesters Grill & Saloon\, 632 E Main St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Hiking Plus products are HERE!
DESCRIPTION:Hiking Plus products can now be bought at: \nhttps://hiking-plus.myspreadshop.com \nRecommendations: \nUse a computer instead of a phone. \nThe web view will not show all the products at once. Select the product category to see them all. \nThere are two designs: A white logo and black logo. Select the design that looks best for the color of the product. \nYou can adjust the logo larger if you like. I recommend adjusting it to as large as will fit. \nBuy 1 size larger because they run small. \nI frequently post discount codes or reduced price dates here. \nThere is no price bump for the group\, so you get the best price possible. \nIf you get an item and it doesn’t fit\, click the Return Items button in the shipping confirmation email. You will be allowed to select the correct size and it will be shipped to you free. Plus\, you don’t have to return the item that you are unsatisfied with. Promotions don’t apply when using store credit. \n2025 promotions (automatic when checking out) \nSeptember 1\, 2025\, 25% off everything.\nSeptember 2\, 2025\, 20% off everything.\nSeptember 10\, 2025\, 15% off orders over $65.\nSeptember 17 – 21\, 2025\, 20% off everything.
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/hiking-plus-products-are-here/
LOCATION:Winchesters Grill & Saloon\, 632 E Main St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Ventura Winter Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past\, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! \nThe festival takes place along 4 blocks of Main St.\, between N. Fir St and S. Palm St. \n{ TRAIN OPTIONS – travel via the train } Link to Amtrak\nThe train station is 8 – 15 min walk\, depending on which end of the festival.\n$18: 769 Pacific Surfliner – Simi Valley (SIM) 12:11p\, Ventura (VEC) – 1:03p\n$18: 794 Pacific Surfliner – Ventura (VEC) 7:50p\, Simi Valley (SIM) – 8:48p\nThese times will be updated as the date nears\, because the schedule often changes slightly. \nI don’t recommend buying tickets.\nInstead\, buy what you want to eat and/or drink as needed at various businesses\, or bring your own (fastest and least expensive). \nA typical event:\nWe start at Winchesters. People trickle in a different times. We coalesce and/or break off into smaller sub-groups\, wandering through the festival at different times. There is never a time where we are all together. \nThere is no other particular location we stop at\, because just about every few businesses are selling food and drink. Often\, many of us will meet up around the center of the festival where there is usually an outdoor band about 7p. On the last walk\, there was no band\, so nothing is definite. \nWhat follows\, it mostly from the advertisement: \nFor those that still want to buy tickets ($?? – $??? with fee): (Link to purchase tickets coming soon) \nSuggested check-in: Winchester’s Saloon \nThe Social Event Of The Year is BACK! The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair will once again return to beautiful Ventura on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025! \nThe Most Magical day in Ventura will kick off with the FREE Fiesta Street Fair from 12pm-8pm in Downtown Ventura from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists\, crafters\, non-profit organizations\, commercial and food vendors. \nThe street fair and entertainment is FREE and open to the public starting at Noon! \nTHE WINE WALK 4pm – 8pm\nTicket Purchasers: CHECK-IN TIME IS FROM 3pm-5: 45 pm.\nYou will not be allowed to participate if you arrive after 5:45 pm\, No refunds will be issued. \nWine Sampling is from 4pm-7: 00 pm.\nHoliday Street Fair is Noon-8pm.\nSnow Fall at Main Stage will begin at 6:45 pm.\nMusic ends at 8 pm. \nThe Wine Walk will showcase Wineries and Breweries in your favorite Downtown businesses. Each guest will receive a tasting cup and a map of the participating tasting sites in Downtown Ventura. \nEach tasting site will have a designated area set up for Wine Walk guests to sample the amazing wines or beers! Wine tasting will end at 7:00 pm. \nAs you stroll down Main Street you will be surrounded by a winter holiday ambiance of live entertainment\, beautiful holiday lighting and snowfall from 6:45 pm-8 pm at the Main Stage. Space Is Very Limited this event Sells Out Every year…Get Your Tickets Today! \nAll guests MUST START at your designated check-in location before they can start the Wine Walk\, if you purchased tickets. \nThere are many check-in points\, and which one will depend on the ticket you buy. Regardless of where you check in\, please get there early enough so that after checking in\, you are able to make your way to: \n4pm\nWinchesters Grill and Saloon\n632 E Main St.\nVentura\, CA 93001 \nPhotos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2022\nPhotos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2023\nPhotos from prior Winter Wine Walk 2024 \nNote: Parking can be tricky\, and you may need to walk several blocks\, maybe even further. I recommend adding 45 minutes for parking and walking to our meet point. \nThe event time is set for 3p\, but we’ll meet at 4p. That will give people time to check-in if they bought a ticket\, because the check-in process can take 1/2 hr. \nNote: This is a loosely coupled event.\nEverybody will not be together at all times. Instead\, we’ll likely encounter members of our group during the event\, especially at the start. \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/ventura-winter-wine-walk/
LOCATION:Winchesters Grill & Saloon\, 632 E Main St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Test Event
DESCRIPTION:Test event. Will be deleted soon.
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/test-event/
LOCATION:5050 E Los Angeles Ave\, 5050 E Los Angeles Ave\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
ORGANIZER;CN="Hiking Plus":MAILTO:meetup-group-FRgxgAAf-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T090000
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SUMMARY:🌊 Avila Beach to San Luis Obispo Loop
DESCRIPTION:This 30-mile ride begins at scenic Avila Beach with a light trek on the Bob Jones Trail. Our route intensifies as we climb up See Canyon Road\, passing by orchards and vineyards nestled along the way. The pinnacle of the route is a gorgeous summit view at the top of Prefumo Canyon. We’ll take in the accomplishment of our climb before shifting downhill to Prefumo Canyon Road’s open space and cattle-dotted grass. We’ll loop around and explore downtown San Luis Obispo then down S. Higuera Street as we journey back to port. \nMore details to follow with things to do along the way
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8a-avila-beach-to-san-luis-obispo-loop/
LOCATION:⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis\, 3900 Avila Beach Dr\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, US
CATEGORIES:eBike California
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ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles Bike Rides & Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-ekpzslsy-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T130054
CREATED:20250919T181028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T181028Z
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SUMMARY:San Luis Obispo eBike Tour Starting at Avila Beach
DESCRIPTION:This 30-mile ride begins at scenic Avila Beach with a light trek on the Bob Jones Trail. Our route intensifies as we climb up See Canyon Road\, passing by orchards and vineyards nestled along the way. The pinnacle of the route is a gorgeous summit view at the top of Prefumo Canyon. We’ll take in the accomplishment of our climb before shifting downhill to Prefumo Canyon Road’s open space and cattle-dotted grass. We’ll loop around and explore downtown San Luis Obispo then down S. Higuera Street as we journey back to port. \nMore details to follow with things to do along the way
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/san-luis-obispo-ebike-tour-starting-at-avila-beach/
LOCATION:Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room\, 3900 Avila Beach Dr\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking With Dean
ORGANIZER;CN="Hiking With Dean":MAILTO:Hiking-With-Dean-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T204000
DTSTAMP:20260603T130054
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SUMMARY:Avocado Festival - Carpinteria
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take the train — From Simi to Carp!\n39th Annual California Avocado Festival \nIf you are taking the train\, purchase tickets using the app or a computer\, BEFORE arriving at the station. \nSaturday – October 4\, 2025\nFESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE! \nPrior events to the festival:\nOctober 2021\nOctober 2022\nOctober 2024 \nTrain Schedule\, $20 each way:\nSimi Valley 10:11a Carpentaria 11:32a \nReturn Train Options\nCarpentaria 2:03p Simi Valley 3:37p\nCarpentaria 4:50p Simi Valley 6:23p\nCarpentaria 7:15p Simi Valley 8:48p \nLink to Amtrak \nMeet near the tracks in Simi Valley starting around 9:20 AM.\nThe first photo attached represents out “approximate” path:\nLink to Route \nWe’ll start with a hike (an easy walk\, no hiking shoes or poles needed) to Carpinteria Bluffs & Beach with its tide pools & tar pits\, then trip around (and back & forth between) Islands Brewery\, the Avocado Festival\, Rincon Brewery & Giovani’s Pizza\, other great restaurants\, etc. We’ll let AMTRAK take us back to Simi Valley at the end of the day! \nALTERNATIVELY: Drive yourself and meet at the Carpinteria station around 11:32a\, or look for your hiking friends on the beach-front trails\, along Linden Ave\, and nearby breweries. \nAND: You may be able to book passage from other start locations\, e.g. Chatsworth\, Van Nuys\, Ventura\, (but Not Camarillo)\, etc… \nFestival Link\nThe festival runs from 10a – 10p on this day. \nPlease comment when you have purchased your train tickets!
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/avocado-festival-carpinteria/
LOCATION:5050 E Los Angeles Ave\, 5050 E Los Angeles Ave\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T213000
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SUMMARY:Limekiln Canyon Lollipop - Suitable for beginners
DESCRIPTION:4 mi\, 500′ gain\, beginner\nEasier option: 1.5 mi\, 125′ gain\, beginner. \nThis is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. \nThis hike is a slight lollipop\, (the shape of the route). There are no extended inclines\, however there are about 5 bumps in the trail with 25-40′ gains\, about 35-65 steps each. This is something a beginner would be able to handle\, but these bumps will get the blood pumping\, as they are like climbing up to 4 flights of stairs. There is nothing wrong with pausing for a breather while tackling these bumps in the trail. \nThe trail varies between asphalt\, gravel fire road\, single tracker\, tree covered\, hilly\, roadside\, wooded\, open air\, and strolls through the park. \nWe’ll enter Limekiln Canyon\, where we’ll first encounter a heavily wooded park with large pine trees lining the trail and blocking out the sun. After about 0.2 miles\, there will be a split. We can go either way because they rejoin after about 100 yards\, but for this route\, we’ll go left. \nAfter another half mile\, the route makes a turn to the right. Those that want the super-easy route should continue straight for 100 yards to a log\, where they can wait about 45 min for the rest of us to return for the social event. \nThe rest of the group will follow the trail to the right and continue for about 1.2 miles. Right after the trail reaches a junction\, we’ll take a trail off to the right\, and follow it until we reach Sesnon Blvd.\, then travel about 20 yards west\, and head back in on a different trail. \nAfter several hundred yards\, we’ll reconnect with the original trail for the return\, making a right onto the downward trail. \nJust before we complete the last 3/4 mile\, we’ll turn right instead of left. After about 100 yards\, we’ll find a great spot with a giant fallen tree trunk to have a social event snack and beverage share. \nAfter about 30-60 minutes\, we’ll continue the last 3/4 mile back to our cars. Those that don’t want to stick around are welcome to head back to their cars by any route they choose\, but I’ll take a few splits to the left and cover some different trails\, each that returns back to the original trail after several hundred yards. \nThere will be a couple creek crossings\, where one will use a few stepping stones to avoid getting wet. Click HERE for route. \nInteresting Notes\nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nWhen the white flowers turn a rusty brown\, they can be crushed into a powder\, mixed with water\, and baked into bread. The black seeds in the flower heads are also edible. Don’t touch the white flowers if bees are around because they won’t like it and may attack. A cold tea made from the leaves has been used to treat stomachaches and headaches. A warm tea made from the roots has been used to treat colds. The stems are stiff and flexible\, so they have been used by Indians as piercing utensils. \nLaurel Sumac\nRed stems and outline along leaves. The dried flower bunches look like small trees\, and are used by model railroad builders as such\, after being dyed green. Laurel sumac is sensitive to cold and does not tolerate freezing conditions. Orange growers in the early history of southern California used to pick places to plant their oranges based on where laurel sumac was growing because this indicated it would not get too cold for oranges if laurel sumac could grow there. For some\, the sap will irritate their skin just like poison oak\, causing blisters. Also called “Taco Plant”. \nDirections:\nLimekiln Canyon Trail\nPorter Ranch\, CA 91326 \nFrom the 118\nExit Tampa Ave (3 miles east of the Topanga Canyon exit) and head north for 1000′.\nLeft (west) on Rinaldi St. for 1000′.\nTrailhead on the right (north).\nPark on either side of the street. \nThe Hike\nDistance: 4 miles\, easier option 1.5 miles.\nElevation Gain: 500′\, easier option 125′.\nDifficulty: Fit Beginner\, easier option Beginner.\nPace: 2.5 mph\nDogs: Yes\nRestrooms: No\nDrinking Fountains: No\nParking: Free on either side of the street in front of the trail head.\nTrail: Varied. Good condition. \nWhat to Bring:\nSnacks and/or beverages to share\n1-2 liters of water.\nHiking shoes preferred\, but athletic shoes will be OK.\nFlashlight or headlamp. \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links\nDisclaimer / Release of Liability
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/limekiln-canyon-lollipop-suitable-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Limekiln Canyon Trail\, 19569 Rinaldi Street\, Porter Ranch\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hiking Plus":MAILTO:meetup-group-FRgxgAAf-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T180000
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SUMMARY:Chumash - Intermediate\, with Easy option
DESCRIPTION:4 miles\, 950′ gain\, Intermediate\nEasy Option: 1.6 miles\, 400′ gain\, Fit Beginner\nHardest option: 5 miles\, 1200′ gain\, Intermediate \nThe 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. \nThis is one of the more famous hikes in Simi Valley\, and for good reason. Much of the hike takes place along the edge of the mountain. The trail in spots is a bit rugged and rocky\, so a good tread on your shoes is recommended. \nIt is a part of the Chumash Natural Park that includes sandstone rock formations\, caves\, and beautiful vistas of Simi Valley. The land is owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District. It is maintained by the Rancho Simi Trailblazers and patrolled by the Volunteer Trail Safety Service. \nWe’ll all begin the climb together. Those doing the easier option will stop after 0.8 miles and wait for about 45 minutes until the rest of us return to this spot for our social event. While waiting\, they can continue to climb any portion they want and return to this spot\, or just take in the views. \nThe rest will continue for 1.3 miles until a flat rock. Those that want the hardest option\, continue for another 0.5 miles and 250′ gain to the end of the trail. Head back down the same way to the social event spot. \nAt the social event spot\, we’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of Simi Valley and will share snacks and beverages. \nThere is really no way to get lost on this hike\, so everybody will move along at whatever pace they want. \nHike (click this link for a pic)\nDistance: 4.0 miles (1.5 mi for easy option\, 5.0 mi for hardest option)\nGain: 950′ (400′ for easy option\, 1200′ for hardest option)\nDistribution: Most of the incline is concentrated in the first half.\nDifficulty: Intermediate (Fit Beginer for easy option\, Intermediate for hardest option)\nShape: Out and back.\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire road\, double track\, single track.\nTrail Variations: The entire first half is incline. Some of the trail is rugged sandstone. Some of the trail is covered in large gravel.\nDuration: 3.5 hours\nDogs: Yes.\nRestrooms: No\nDrinking Fountains: No.\nParking: Free along street. \nWhat to bring: 1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots. Not required\, but recommended.\nFlashlight or headlamp.\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share \nHosting\nRoute: The host knows the route. A pic of the route has been posted as part of this description.\nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed.\nHike type: Social. \nInteresting Notes\nHere are a couple plants you are sure to see on this hike: \nCalifornia Encelia\nAka\, California Bush Sunflower\, California Brittlebush\, Coast Sunflower\, El Dorado. \nCenter is brown. When the center is yellow\, it is Brittlebush\, from the brittleness of the stems. This is from the daisy family\, and it is typically used as an ornamental plant. \nMediterranean Mustard / Black Mustard\nMediterranean mustard seeds are yellow or white\, while Black mustard seeds are brown or black. The flowers look the same. \nFlowers\, leaves (mustard greens)\, and roots are edible. Can be used as a spice. Grind seeds and mix with water and vinegar to make prepared mustard. This is often a very abundant noxious weed (has been designated by an agricultural authority as one that is injurious to agricultural or horticultural crops\, natural habitats or ecosystems\, or humans or livestock.). It grows everywhere along the sides of the trail\, often having to be cut back during trail maintenance. \nDid you know that cabbage\, mustard greens\, collard greens\, kale\, broccoli\, cauliflower\, brussels sprouts\, and prepared mustard\, are all from different parts of the wild mustard plant? \nDirections\nChumash Trail\n3200 Flanagan Dr.\nSimi Valley\, CA 93063\nCoordinates of trailhead: 34.293497\, -118.671176 \nFrom CA-118\nI-118\, exit Yosemite.\nNorth on Yosemite for 1.3 miles.\nRight (east) on Flanagan Dr. for 08. miles.\nContinue until the street ends and park. \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links\nDisclaimer / Release of Liability
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/chumash-intermediate-with-easy-option/
LOCATION:Chumash Park\, 3200 Flanagan Dr.\, Simi Valley\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Park Potluck Hike - Las Flores
DESCRIPTION:Fit Beginner – 4 miles\, 600′ gain\nThe gain is well distributed\, with half being on the return. \nWe 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 past the Meadows Picnic area. \nWe’ll make a left\, continuing on Wildwood Canyon Trail\, past the Tee Pee Trail\, behind Paradise Falls\, left at the split\, and after about a mile\, Wildwood Canyon Picnic area will be on the left. There will be several tables. \nThis is a potluck picnic. Please bring some food and drinks to share.\nIf your item requires it\, bring plates and utensils to share. You may wish to bring your own cup\, plate\, and utensils in case there aren’t any.\nWe’ll share snacks and drinks for 60 – 90 minutes\, before heading back the way we came. \nThe Hike\nDistance: 4 miles\nGain: 600′\nDistribution: Well distributed.\nDifficulty: Fit Beginner\nShape: Out and Back.\nPace: approx. 2.0 mph.\nTrail Type: Fire Road\, Single-Track\, and Double-Track.\nDuration: 4.0 hours\nDogs: Dogs must be kept on leash and away from the picnic table.\nRestrooms: Yes\, at the picnic area.\nDrinking Fountains: Yes\, at tje picnic area.\nParking: Free along street. \nWhat to bring\n1 liter of water for every 3 miles.\nHiking shoes/boots.\nFlashlight or headlamp (if it will be dark during any part of the event).\nSunscreen and/or hat as needed.\nSnacks and/or beverages to share. \nHosting \nRoute: The host knows the route. Click the link to see the route. \nNavigation: Host memory\, enhanced by GPS navigation as needed \nHike type: Social.\nWe won’t be hiking at a fast pace because this is a social hike\, not a conditioning hike. There is nothing wrong with stopping\, even if it means every 50 steps. \nStops:\nThe host may designate stopping points to let others catch up. We will stop at junctions to make sure everybody makes any turns or chooses the correct direction at splits\, else something will be used to mark the direction\, usually a large arrow made of baking soda or sticks in the shape of an arrow. There may not always be a sweeper designated to be the last hiker. \nEach hiker is responsible for knowing their capability\, only attending events where they are able to sustain the described pace\, for keeping up with the group sufficiently enough to make the turns and not get left behind\, and for making sure the host is notified if they are going to split from the group. \nGroup separation: Sometimes hikers wish to move significantly ahead and not wait at designated stopping points. Please let the host know. They are on their own regarding route and navigation. \nDirections\nLas Flores Trailhead\n604 W Avenida De Las Flores\nThousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360 \nFAQ\nHiking Plus Page Links\nDisclaimer / Release of Liability
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildwood-park-potluck-hike-las-flores/
LOCATION:604 W Avenida De Las Flores\, 604 W Avenida De Las Flores\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, US
CATEGORIES:Hiking Plus
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SUMMARY:🚴 Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD \nQUALIFICATIONS: \nAll bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bicycle paths for 26 miles round trip and can keep up with a group riding at a speed of 13 miles per hour for approximately 2 hours. \nIMPORTANT: \n*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. *** \n\nMEETING PLACE AND TIME: \nArrive at 8:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot. \nMeet Patrick at 8:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions. Patrick’s cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under “You’re Going.”) \nWe will depart at 9:00 AM. \n\nBRUNCH: \nWe will stop for brunch at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk\, Redondo Beach\, CA 90277. \n\nPLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: \nRSVP: If you can’t come please change your RSVP to “No” so we are not waiting for you. \nBICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride. \nRULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides. \nSPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes\, levers\, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don’t have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car! \nMONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary. \nBIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock. \nHELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. \nWATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don’t get dehydrated and food to eat\, such as a protein bar\, in case you get hungry. \nWAIVER OF LIABILITY: \nPlease read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group\, it’s organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it’s organizers or trip leaders\, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants. \n\nThis bike ride is crossposted on other Meetup groups. \nThe main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
URL:https://dev1.hikingwithdean.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%b4-beach-bike-ride-from-marina-del-rey-to-redondo-beach-brunch/
LOCATION:Dock 52\, 13552 Fiji Way\, Marina del Rey\, ca\, 90292\, US
CATEGORIES:eBike California
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