Bugging out On Ladybug Trail

Meet: Friday at 1:30 at TroGro

Return: Sunday Evening

Member: ($73) Non member: ($92)

Participant Driver (#2): ($45)

Activity: Backpackin!

Difficulty: (5/10) Medium

Distance (miles): 6.2

Elevation (ft): 1600

Recommended Prior Experience: Minor hiking/backpacking experience recommended

Location of Trip: Ladybug Trail in Sequoia National Park

Native Land: Nyyhmy

Pre-Trip Meeting: (only if leading a backpacking trip or out of state trip)

Hey Hikers! Sedona and Elaine are leading a sick trail to Ladybug Trail in Sequoia National Park! We’ll be meeting in front of TroGro (the Starbucks near Leavey Library) at 1:30pm and get on the road - we’ll stay the first night at the trail head and head in the second day. The whole trail follows a river, so bring some good waterproof shoes (and maybe a change of socks!). We’ll stay the night, enjoy the stars, and hike out on Sunday!

Contact the Guides:

Elaine! LLLUIZ@usc.edu 669-232-5335

Sedona! SLsilva@usc.edu 6506650267

What to Bring:

• Good shoes

• Change of clothes (in case it gets wet)

• Swimsuit (optional)

• Sunscreen/sun protection

• Warm layers for the evening

• Water (1-2L)

• Extra Snacks (optional)

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: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!