SERVING PUNCH IN SANTA PAULA

Meet: 8 am at TroGro (Starbucks by EVK)

Return: back to campus by 5:00

Member: ($28) Non member: ($35)

Participant Driver (1): ($9)

Activity: Day Hike

Difficulty: 3/8 (Easy) Distance (miles): 7.3 Elevation: 866ft

Recommended Prior Experience: none

Location of Trip: Santa Paula Punch Bowls, Ojai (Los Padres)

Native Land:

Micqanaqa’n, Chumash

Come drink fruit punch and punch the trail with our hiking boots this weekend as we day hike to a (25 foot!) waterfall and (many!) swim spots in Santa Paula! We’ll leave (relatively) early on Saturday, drive about 2 hours to the trailhead and start hiking. Along the way, we’ll pass an avocado farm and walk alongside a creek to get to the waterfall. We’ll spend some time splashing around in the swimming holes, exploring the waterfall, drinking punch and snacking before hiking 3.5 miles back out. From there, we’ll head back to USC and should be back before dinner. Come get outside with us!

Contact the Guides:

Betsy Schmeler schmeler@usc.edu

Hannah Abramowitz cabramow@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!*

• hiking shoes/boots with good tread! (durable and comfortable)

• Hiking clothes (synthetic/quick dry if you have it!)

• Water storage (2L minimum)

• Mess kit (plate / bowl and fork / spoon) 

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

• Bathing Suit and Towel

• Water shoes (chacos, sandals, etc)

• 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!