Absolute Bananas at Big Sur
Meet: Village Fountain on Saturday (7 am)
Return: Around 8 pm Sunday
Member: $84 Non member: $105
Participant Driver (2): $30
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed.
Activity: Day hike, camping, swimming (optional), games, fun!!!!!
Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance (miles): 4.8 miles Elevation (ft): 2,500 ft
Recommended Prior Experience: hiking experience (will be hiking uphill)
Location of Trip: San Carpoforo Creek Beach
Native Land: Tongva
HELLO!!! Join us for camping and hiking in Big Sur at San Carpoforo Beach!!!! Beautiful view on the hike, and time to chill and have fun at the beach!
We’ll head out Saturday (early) to allow time to hang out at the beach when we get there! Option do to a cute walking path nearby or stay by the beach; we’ll decide together! We’ll set up camp (ON THE BEACH) and enjoy dinner. Sunday morning we’ll head out early to hike for a few hours, then drive back to campus. WILL BE SO FUN!
Contact the Guides:
Jesus: jgarciab@usc.edu
Makaya: mtome@usc.edu
What to Bring:
3 L of water
backpack
good hiking shoes
sun protection
snacks
swimsuit + towel
layers !!!!!!
sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
tent (can borrow from SCO)
mess kit (bowl, utensils)
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
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!!