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Portuguese Bend w/ MYSTERY PROFESSOR!

  • Portuguese Bend 29831-29843 Crenshaw Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275 United States (map)

Signups for participants are closed, drivers are still open.

Are you ready to get some beautiful coastal views during this roughly 4 mile hike in Ranchos Palos Verdes??? The only thing better than the views is the fact that the professor joining us will be a mystery. to participants (but hopefully not to the trip leads). Come enjoy the panoramic ocean scenes as you discuss a mystery topic with an undoubtedly cool professor.

PACKING LIST:

  • WATER!

  • Sunscreen + a hat if you want one

  • hiking shoes or sneakers

  • Snacks if you’d like them

  • WAIVERS



PROFESSOR: It’s a ~surprise~

DEPARTMENT: Something super cool

RATE MY PROFESSOR: Probably a 5/5


PEAK: Portuguese Bend

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Beautiful ocean views, rollings hills, wildflowers, and views of Catalina Island on a clear day!

FUN FACT: The name “Portuguese Bend” comes from the Azorean whalers who occupied the area in the later 19th century.


TRIP LEAD: Aditi

is working on bringing Pit Vipers back

Contact Aditi: aajagann@usc.edu

Read Aditi’s bio here.