Rollinnnn in the (DEEP) Creek:)
Meet: Village Trader Joe’s @ 3p May 3rd
Return: May 4th by 3p
Member: $39 Non member: $51
Participant Driver (1): $26
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: camping, hiking, loafing around hot springs
Difficulty:(5/10) Medium Distance: 5 miles Elevation (ft): 1200 ft
Recommended Prior Experience: prior hiking experience is nice to have but not required
Location of Trip: Deep Creek Hot Springs
Native Land: Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano)
Come relax your body before the madness of finals takes over your mind at Deep Creek Hot Springs! We’ll drive out to Lake Arrowhead on Saturday afternoon, enjoy a campfire and some stars, and then wake up early on Sunday to head out to the hot springs. The trailhead is about 15 minutes from the campground, and the hike down is about 1-1.5 hrs, following a ridge downhill through some beautiful terrain. If we get there early enough, we can beat the crowds and hopefully get one of the pools to ourselves (no promises!) for a couple of hours. The adjacent river provides an opportunity to thermal cycle if you want the full spa experience. We’ll head back up the trail (round trip distance is 5mi) and drive back to campus, hopefully returning by the mid-afternoon (traffic willing…).
DISCLAIMER: nudity is part of the culture of Deep Creek—you have been warned …or maybe encouraged?
Contact the Guides:
Yohana Teshome yteshome@usc.edu
Joey Barreto. jb_772@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!
(Sneakers/boots to hike in)
Daypack (most school backpacks will work)
Comfortable athletic clothes
Layers/down jacket
3 Liters of Water
Sun Protection (Hat, Sunscreen. Sunglasses)
Swimsuit
Beach Towels
Mess Kit (fork/ spoon, plate/ bowl)
Vibess(good ones)
Toiletries
Medication
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.