Looking for a great way to fight the Sunday scaries? Join geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn to hike in Malibu Creek State Park on the Malibu Lake Trail. This 6.4 mile hike will be a great way to get outside and explore a well loved filming location.
PACKING LIST:
Hiking boots (or a good pair of sneakers)
Snacks (or lunch if you get hungry easily)
Water (2 - 3L)
Sunscreen
Hat & Sunglasses
Waivers
Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.
PROFESSOR: VICKY PETRYSHYN
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Studies
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Dr. Petryshyn is by far one of my favorite professors I have had at USC"
Dr. Petryshyn is a USC alumna and geobiologist who specializes in reconstructing past climate and its impact on life forms, both tiny and large. She is involved with research at Mono Lake, South Africa, Catalina, and Michigan. Aside from rocks, she loves her dog, coffee, running, and NASA!
PEAK: MALIBU LAKE TRAIL
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Soak up views of the Santa Monica mountains, as well as Malibu Creek.
FUN FACT: Movies like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Planet of the Apes," and the television show "M*A*S*H" were all shot here!!
TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT
Ask her about Australia, her recent skiing adventures, or favourite new music.
Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu
Read Annabelle’s bio here.