Splashing Around in Matilija Falls
Meet: October 1st @ 6am at Tro Gro (Starbucks by EVK)
Return: October 2nd @ 4pm
Member: $43 Non member: $54
Participant Driver (1): $22
Activity: backpacking
Difficulty: 4/8 (Medium) Distance: 10 miles Elevation: 1,300ft
Location of Trip: Los Padres National Forest
Native Land: Chumash and Micqanaqa’n
Pre-Trip Meeting: Thursday, September 29th @ 7pm @ Shack (2647 Orchard Ave)
Tired from falling into the semester? Come fall into a waterfall with us the first weekend of October! We’re doing some light backpacking near Ojai filled with some sick swimming spots, funky rocks, and beautiful wildflowers. No prior backpacking experience required! We’ll leave bright and early Saturday morning, drive about 2 hours to the trailhead, gear up, and start walking. We’ll backpack for about 5 miles to our campsite, set up camp, then check out the waterfall and swimming holes! After spending an afternoon swimming and splashing around in the water, we’ll head back to camp for a warm meal. Hopefully we’ll see some beautiful stars that night before walking 5 miles back out the next morning. Join us for a fun little backpacking and swimming trip!
Contact the Guides:
Hannah! cabramow@usc.edu
Dox! draskin@usc.edu
What to Bring:
*REMINDER: if you do not have something on this list, do not panic. SC Outfitters has gear that can supplement whatever you have!*
Backpacking pack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Water storage (2L minimum)
Mess kit (plate / bowl and fork / spoon)
Toiletries (toothpaste, paste, deodorant etc)
Medications
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Hiking shoes/boots (good tread, durable, comfortable)
Water shoes (flip flops, chacos…)
Headlamp
Bathing Suit and Towel
Change of clothes
Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:
All SC Outfitter trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.
TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM
Difficulty rating for trips
1: No physical activity.
2: Leisurely walk.
3: 3-5 miles, about 1500 ft of gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.
4: 5-10 miles, about 3000 ft of gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.
5: 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
6: At high altitude. 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
7: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude. Scrambling involved
8: u gunna die
And that’s it! Well that and make sure to have a blast on your trip!