zoomin’ and boomin’ at THE superbloomIN’
Meet: Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 am at Hecuba Statue in USC Village
Return: Saturday, April 4th at 8 pm to USC
Member: ($39) Non member: ($51)
Participant Driver (2): ($13)
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Hiking, Bouldering/Scrambling (Optional)
Difficulty: (4/10) Easy/Medium Distance: 6 miles / 9.65 km Elevation: 422 ft / 128.62 m
Recommended Prior Experience: Beginner hikers welcome! No intense hiking experience necessary just be prepared to come hydrated and ready to handle some heat.
Location of Trip: Joshua Tree National Park
Native Land: Serrano
Join Zara and Isa on a SUPERfluous day trip to Joshua Tree! Get ready for a fun-filled day of hiking, frolicking, bouldering, and scrambling in PEAK superbloom conditions. Our adventure will begin with a gorgeous 2.5 hour drive to Joshua Tree National Park, leaving at 7:30 am and arriving by 10 am. We will go on two glorious hikes, beginning with a 2.5 mile hike on Split Rock trail, exploring the sandy washes, massive boulder formations, and famous Joshua Tree rocks with eye-catching superbloom flowers coating the desert floor. Next, we will take a break eating the classic SCO lunch (ifykyk), with some optional bouldering and scrambling to your heart’s desire. We will then make our way to the “hidden sanctuary” of Joshua Tree, Hidden Valley Trail. On this 1-1.5 mile enclosed valley loop we will see some birds and giant rock formations in this “sunken” desert experience. This is the perfect place for birdwatching with a nice wildflower background! Finally, we will make our way back to the cars with a choice to either visit the magical Cactus Garden amidst more California bloomin, or go into town for a couple hours to thrift and explore! We will have you back and ready for any Saturday night plans around 7:30/8pm!
Contact the Guides:
Zara Khan: zakhan@usc.edu
Isabella Rinaldi: irinaldi@usc.edu
What to Bring:
3+ liters of water
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shoes
Comfortable hiking clothes
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided when a trip occurs during meal-times
Any technical gear required (ie. kayaks, snowshoes, snorkels, backpacking packs, sleeping bags, fishing rods, etc.)
All group / shared gear (tents, stoves, bear cans, first aid kit, etc.)
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.