Looking for a nice hike right outside of LA? Or curious to see a Catalina Marisa lily? Maybe even hoping for a way to unwind from a (biology) midterm? Join us on April 12 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM for an exciting 5 mile hike through Turnbull Canyon with the one and only Dr. Rita Barakat! Enjoy some stunning views alongside riveting conversations about biology, life, and everyone in between. 

Do you have the Sunday Scaries? If so, take a break and join us on an amazing hike with Professor Calabrese. Join us on this 6.1 mile loop hike along the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula where we will hike alongside the majestic Pacific Ocean and cool lighthouses. (and maybe WWII bunkers??)

Feeling like your week could use a refresh? Craving some nature, ocean breeze, and wagging tails? Come join the one and only Professor Charlie Hannigan (and his adorable dog Smiley!) for a laid-back, soul-filling hike to the waterfall in Placerita Canyon — a scenic trail that winds through oak woodlands and chaparral-covered slopes, culminating at a charming 15-foot seasonal cascade.

Welcome in Spring with a Saturday morning paddleboarding sesh in Alamitos Bay! Join us in basking in the water and getting our pull day—courtesy of 90 minutes of paddle boarding. IMPORTANT - You must be a strong swimmer to participate in this trip, if you are not completely comfortable in the water our other phenomenal trips are a better fit for you!

Join Lily and Professor Alexandra Brewer for a 4.6-mile hike in the Angeles National Forest. We’ll hike through the forest: crossing streaming, petting moss, observing lichen, and enjoying the sun. After climbing down a rope, we’ll arrive at a beautiful waterfall! If you so choose, you can take a dip in the water :)

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.

Want to play with snow? Conclude your winter with a lovely 4.9 mile hike (1400ft elevation) at the Cedar Glen Camp Trail on Mt. Baldy. This snowy hike will offer beautiful mountain views and flowing streams. This is a perfect hike if you are down for breathtaking views and an escape into the Cucamonga Wilderness. We also may get to see deer if we’re lucky…

Are you already in need of an adventure even though the semester just started? Look no further! Join us for a hike to a waterfall in the beautiful Angeles National Forest! This 4.6-mile trail will be the perfect start to your Sunday and end to your weekend. Prepare to get a little wet on the trail’s river crossings!

Join Lily and Andy for a 5.6 mile hike to Dawn Mine, located deep in Millard Canyon. We’ll cross some streams and go through the forest in search of an old mine and water pump. Will we find it? You’ll have to join us to find out!

Sign up to hike Cherry Canyon with not one, not two, not even three, but five real estate development faculty members from the Price School of Public Policy!

Join us for a beautiful hike in the Santa Monica Mountains with Environmental Studies Professor Jill Sohm! Sweat off the Sunday scaries with this 5 mile trek with moderate elevation gain. We’ll get to see the gorgeous views of one of SoCal’s most beautiful mountain ranges, and we might even get to enjoy tasting some of the lovely flora along the trail!

Join Professor Egan for his first ever PEAKS HIKE! This is gonna be a moderate 4 and a half mile hike, so make sure to pack lots of water! Hopefully, it’ll be foggy like in the photos… Apparently we should also expect “a nice breeze from the Pacific Ocean” on our way down. Regardless of whether conditions, expect awesome vibes and lots of fun!

SEVENTH SEMESTER IN A ROW… LET’S SEND IT! Join psychology professor Bryan Shilowich and special guest Leslie Berntsen as we climb Point Dume and enjoy some well-needed beach time before finals. When it comes to activities (besides climbing), the sky’s the limit—possible moves include body surfing, scavenging for some sick shells, throwing frisbees, playing Go Fish, and making new friends.

Join us for a proper Ojai retreat! Our trip will feature Professor Jim Burklo, USC’s dean of spirituality. We will meet at USC Village at 7:30 then manke the 1.5 hour drive to Ojai. Once there, we will do our hike at Sisar Canyon, a moderatly chalenging hike with gorgeous views. After that, Professor Burklo has invited us around to his lovely Ojai home for snacks, a swim in his pool, and introductions to his two donkeys. Return back to campus may vary depending on how long the group chooses to stay.

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!

Join us for a lovely 4.9 mile hike (1400ft elevation) at the Cedar Glen Camp Trail on Mt. Baldy. If you are down for breathtaking views, flowing streams, and want to dive deeper into gender and sexuality topics with Dr. Blaine, come join us!!

Come spend your Sunday morning hiking through the Angeles National Forest with geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn. This 8.5 mile hike will take you through Brown Mountain and will finish at a waterfall.

Join us for a 6.8 mile (1,145 ft elevation gain) in the Trippet Ranch in Topanga State Park to the Parker Mesa overlook with Professor Victoria Chonn-Ching! We will meander through a vital lovely oak grove with luscious green grass, and at the vista we will witness the San Gabriel Mountains to the east, Catalina Island to the south, and the crescent shaped coastline of Santa Monica to the west to rise above the October depression pummeling towards us.

Join us for a 9.5 mile hike (1250ft elevation gain) out-and-back in the San Gabriel Mountains with Professor Ronald Osborn. We will traverse several stream crossings, go through scrub bush, and end at a mysterious bridge. This is a perfect hike to start your semester on, enjoy breathtaking river views, and hear about the many places and wonderful work Professor Osborn has done around the world.

SIXTH SEMESTER IN A ROW… LET’S SEND IT! Join psychology professor Bryan Shilowich and special guest Leslie Berntsen as we climb Point Dume and enjoy some well-needed beach time before finals. When it comes to activities (besides climbing), the sky’s the limit—possible moves include watching Bryan juggle, body surfing, scavenging for some sick shells, throwing frisbees, playing Go Fish, and making new friends.

Join us for a morning hike to Los Leones. There will be no lions, but there will definitely be super cool views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Join us for a 4.5 mile, 2 and a half hour hike!

Join Professor Ashley Uyeshiro Simon on a lovely Sunday morning hike in Malibu at Mugu Peak Trail! While this hike is only 3 miles, be prepared for a steep climb with lots of elevation gain (1,253 ft). As a reward, we will enjoy some of the best ocean and mountain views in the area.

Join us for a 9.5 mile hike (1250ft elevation gain) out-and-back in the San Gabriel Mountains with Professor Ronald Osborn. We will traverse several stream crossings, go through scrub bush, and end at a mysterious bridge. This is a perfect hike to conclude your semester on, enjoy breathtaking river views, and hear about the many places and wonderful work Professor Osborn has done around the world.

Join us for a lovely 4.9 mile hike at the Cedar Glen Camp Trail on Mt. Baldy with Dr. Diana Blaine. This hike will offer snowy paths and beautiful mountain views.

Join us for a lovely 4.9 mile hike at the Cedar Glen Camp Trail on Mt. Baldy with Dr. Diana Blaine. This hike will offer snowy paths and beautiful mountain views.

Join geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn to hike among the Santa Monica mountains on the Zuma Ridge trail. This 5.5 mile hike will take you through the coastal landscape with great views of the Pacific Ocean.

Join us for a lovely 3 mile hike on the Temescal Canyon Trail to talk with two amazing professors about their experiences being women in engineering!