Switzer, I hardly know her!
Meet: Saturday, February 7th, 8 AM
Return: Saturday, February 7th, 3 PM
Member: $18 Non member: $24
Activity: Hiking!
Difficulty: (6/10) Medium Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km Elevation: 1,430 ft / 436 m
Recommended Prior Experience: prior hiking experience necessary, must be able to hike longer distances
Location of Trip: Switzer Falls and Bear Canyon Camp via Gabrelino Trail
Native Land: Fernandeño Tataviam
JOIN JORDYN AND ALLY to hike an EPIC 7.5 mile hike to SWITZER FALLS!!!! We will meet at the Hecuba Statue in the village at 8 AM, bright and early, on Feb 7 and drive a quick 40 minutes to our fav place ever, Angeles National Forest. We will hike just under 4 miles, starting with a calm, paved path, then turning off into a road-less-traveled trail. We will make a pit stop at Switzer Falls on the way to enjoy a waterfall, then head up the Gabrielino Trail. At the summit, Bear Canyon Trail Camp, we will have some lunch and soak in the view. Afterwards, we will head back the way we came on this out-and-back trail, then drive back to campus, returning at around 3 PM for you to enjoy the rest of your Saturday, knowing you CRUSHED FEB 7 with all you had. Can’t wait to see y’all there!!!
Contact the Guides: Ally (aatwell@usc.edu) Jordyn (jvanorma@usc.edu)
What to Bring:
3+ liters of water
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shoes
Comfortable hiking clothes
Backpack (optional)
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Lunch will be provided
All group / shared gear (first aid kit)
Any permits or campsite reservations needed
Cost of gas reimbursed for participant drivers
Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!
Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:
All SC Outfitters 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!!
This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC Outfitters operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact the guides listed above on the trip page. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.