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Switzer Falls w/ Rachel Newman {English}

  • Switzer Falls Switzer Picnic Area Altadena, CA, 91001 (map)

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Join us for a trip to the beautiful San Gabriel mountains in the Angeles National Forest with avid hiker and PhD student Rachel Newman! We will meander back and across the stream running down the spectacular Arroyo Seco Canyon to Switzer Falls. This 3.6 mile out and back trail will be a lovely way to start your weekend!

PACKING LIST:

  • Snacks

  • Water

  • Hat and sunscreen

  • Waivers



PROFESSOR: RACHEL NEWMAN

DEPARTMENT: English

Professor Newman is in her fourth year of a PhD program in English Literature at USC and studies 19th century British novels. She also teaches writing as an Assistant Lecturer for Thematic Option. She enjoys hiking and horseback riding in the LA area, and has spent time backpacking in the Eastern Sierras, culminating in a trip up Mount Whitney. Ask her about her hiking adventures, experience going to university in Canada, or passion for English Literature!


PEAK: SWITZER FALLS

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: See the San Gabriel mountains and the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest.

FUN FACT: Switzer Falls is 50 feet tall and depending on rain, it may or may not be flowing.


TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT

Ask her about Australia, her summer in Lake Tahoe, or her road trip down Highway 1.

Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu

Read Annabelle’s bio here.