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Join us for a trip to Inspiration Point and Mt. Lowe with avid hiker and Astronomy Professor Kris Pardo! We will explore the scenic Mt. Lowe Trail to Mt. Lowe Peak & Inspiration Point. This 5.4 mile loop trail will be a fantastic way to end your weekend!
NOTE: Professor Pardo will bring his dog Sienna, a very cute Australian Shepherd…
PACKING LIST:
Hiking boots (or a good pair of sneakers)
Lunch & Snacks
Sunscreen
Hat & Sunglasses
H2O (2+ L)
WAIVERS
PROFESSOR: Kris Pardo
DEPARTMENT: Physics and Astronomy
Meet Kris Pardo, our cosmic explorer! With a PhD in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University, Kris now roams the halls of USC, researching gravitational waves and dark matter. When he's not busy unraveling the mysteries of the universe, you can catch him on a hiking trail, admiring the natural wonders of our own planet. Come join Kris and for an exciting trek through the great outdoors (on earth)!
PEAK: Inspiration Point & Mt. Lowe via Mt. Lowe Trail
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Breathtaking views throughout the hike - mountains, LA city-scape, the ocean, and outline of Catalina!
FUN FACT: Mt. Lowe was once home to a popular tourist attraction, the Mount Lowe Railway, which was a scenic mountain railway that ran from Altadena up to the summit of Mt. Lowe!
TRIP LEAD: Suhaib