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Join us for an exciting day trip in the Santa Monica Mountains with Dr. Bita Minaravesh! We will be exploring the scenic Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa Trail. This 6 mile loop should contain everything you want from a trip: great conversations, beautiful views, and lots of interesting natural rock formations!
PACKING LIST:
Hiking Shoes (or sturdy sneakers that can get dirty)
Water (at least 2 liters)
Snacks
Sunscreen
Hats or sunglasses
Waivers
PROFESSOR: BITA MINARAVESH
DEPARTMENT: Spatial Sciences Institute
Dr. Bita Minaravesh (she/her) is a Lecturer in the Spatial Sciences Institute in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) and is a Postdoctoral Scholar at USC’s Equity Research Institute. In her post-doctoral research, she is exploring the state of environmental and economic equity across California through a lens of intersectionality to promote every child’s opportunity to realize their universal right to self-determination. She employs a spatial perspective to expose the inequitable factors influencing both a child’s trajectory in the short term and a community’s opportunity for growth over generations. Her research interests include greenspace accessibility, public schools, EV infrastructure and income security.
PEAK: Sandstone Peak
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Sandstone Peak is a hidden gem in Southern California, with tons of opportunities for epic pictures and sandstone formation sightings. There may be some small creek crossings depending on the weather leading up to the trip, so come prepared for a fun journey!
FUN FACT: On a clear day you can see to the Channel Islands National Park in the Pacific Ocean!
TRIP LEAD: LIAM
Contact LIAM: leadams@usc.edu
Read Liam’s bio here.