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Waterfallin' Away From Finals

waterfallin’ away from finals

Meet: Village fountain, May 3rd @ 9am

Return: May 3rd @ 4 pm

Member: $19 Non member: $25

Participant Driver (2): $10

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: hiking, waterfalling, taking a study break

Difficulty: 4/10 (Medium) Distance: 5.3 miles / 8.5 km Elevation: 1,115 ft / 340 m

Recommended Prior Experience: None required!

Location of Trip: Angeles National Forest

Native Land: Fernandeño Tataviam, Chumash, Tongva

Looking for a quick break between the last day of classes and finals? Join Jordyn and Elaena on this 5.3 mile hike to Cooper Canyon Falls before locking in on study days! We will meet at the village fountain at 9am on Saturday May 3rd, and drive 1.5 hours to the Burkhart trailhead. After hiking for a few miles, we will find a beautiful place near the waterfall to have lunch and enjoy the falls. After eating and cooling off by the water, we will continue on our hike full of river crossings (you will stay dry!) and cedar trees. Back at the trailhead, we will drive 1.5 hours back to campus and have you home by dinner time.

Contact the Guides:

Jordyn VanOrman:

jvanorma@usc.edu

+1 (801) 390-6994

Elaena Luiz:

llluiz@use.edu

+1 (669) 232-5335

What to Bring:

  • Sturdy hiking shoes

  • 2L water

  • Day pack

  • Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses

  • Light layers

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.

Earlier Event: May 3
5-Star Your Finals
Later Event: May 3
Rollinnnn in the (DEEP) Creek:)