Get excited for some backpacking right in our own backyard! We will be heading up North to Ojai to backpack the Sespe River Trail to the Willett Hot Springs, about 7.5 miles out and back each way. Despite the distance, we will not have much elevation gain, so this will be a wonderful backpacking trip for both those new to backpacking and those who have been backpacking for years. Professor Harris is very excited for the trip, and may even bring his dog, Benbow!
PACKING LIST:
Sleeping bag (down to 30 degrees)
Sleeping pad (recommended)
Backpacking pack
Durable hiking shoes with several pairs of socks
Hiking pants/shorts
Light shirt for hiking
Warm coat for nighttime
Swim suit for the hot springs!
Sunglasses
Hat/beanie
Refillable water bottle
Mess kit and light mug
WE WILL PROVIDE:
Car snacks, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch!
Sleeping bags/pads/backpacking pack if you need them (please let us know if you do!)
Tents
French press coffee :~)
Good vibes, great playlists (get ready to FUNK)
Sespe Wilderness to Willett Hot Springs:
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: We will follow the Sespe River Trail to the Willett Hot Springs which is located just North of Los Angeles in Ojai, and because of the abundant rain this winter, the rolling hills will be beautiful and green!
FUN FACT: The Sespe Wilderness is home to not only one area of hot springs, but TWO! Just a bit farther along the trail are the Sespe Hot Springs in addition to the Willett Hot Springs!
PROFESSOR: Larry Harris
DEPARTMENT: Marshall School of Business
Larry Harris holds the Fred V. Keenan Chair in Finance at the USC Marshall School of Business. In addition to his teaching and research, he also works as a consultant in investment management. While on leave from USC, Professor Harris served as the Chief Economist of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago. Professor Harris is a Peaks veteran and is so excited for the trip! He may even bring his dog, Benbow. :)
TRIP LEAD: Arianna Wood
Contact Arianna: ariannaw@usc.edu
Read Arianna’s bio here.
TRIP LEAD: Weezy Dai
Contact Weezy: louisada@usc.edu
Read Weezy’s bio here.
ADDRESS: Rose Valley Rd, Ojai, CA 93023