The Apple of my idyllwild
Meet: Hecuba Statue at USC Village at 10 am on Saturday 11/15
Return: 6pm Sunday 11/16
Member: ($56) Non member: ($73)
Participant Driver (1): ($32)
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Apple picking, hiking, town exploring, camping, enjoying fall vibes, star gazing, ideal wilding, ice cream eating
Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance: 6.7 miles / 11 kilometers Elevation: 1,866 ft / 569 meters
Recommended Prior Experience: Some hiking experience recommended
Location of Trip: Oak Glen, Idyllwild, Suicide Rock
Native Land: Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) ↗
Description: What’s the apple of your eye? If it’s apples then join Nora, Ivette, and Ryan for a relaxing fall adventure! On Saturday, November 15th, we will begin our journey by venturing to Oak Glen Apple Orchard! At the orchard, we will be picking apples, getting fresh cider, and enjoying the fall vibes. Afterwards, we will explore the cute town of Idyllwild before heading to our campsite. At the campsite, we will chill, enjoy a delicious dinner, and continue to snack on our apples under the stars. The next morning, we will take a drive to Suicide Rock for a moderate 6.7-mile hike. After eating lunch on the top, we’ll descend back to Idyllwild. We plan to be back to campus around 6pm on Sunday, November 16th.
Contact the Guides:
Ivette Enriquez ivenriqu@usc.edu
Nora Phillips noraphil@usc.edu
Ryan Long ryanwlong@usc.edu
What to Bring:
*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!
2+ liters of water
Mess Kit (tupperware and utensils)
Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
Comfortable hiking shoes
Comfortable hiking clothes
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Toiletries
Any personal medications
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.