Vatercolorz at Vasquez Rocks
Meet: Sat Nov 9 at 2:00pm near Hecuba (USC Village)
Return: Sat Nov 9 at 7:30pm
Member: ($12) Non member: ($16)
Participant Driver (2): ($4)
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Painting, drawing, hiking, scrambling
Difficulty: (2/10) Easy Distance (miles): 1 Elevation (ft): 100
Recommended Prior Experience: none!
Location of Trip: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area
Native Land: Fernandeño Tataviam
Get ready for an awesome adventure at Vasquez Rocks! We're going on a short & laid-back hike through some seriously majestic rock formations that look like they’re straight out of a sci-fi movie (which is true as they have appeared many times in popular media). We’ll be leaving from the USC Village at 2pm and driving about an hour there to catch the rocks in the beautiful afternoon light. The hike is super chill, so you can focus on soaking in the views and channeling your inner artist with some watercolor painting along the way (and munch on some Trader Joe’s snacks). We’ll provide the watercolor sets, paintbrushes, and paper for everyone, but feel free to bring your own supplies and have at it. And the best part? We'll wrap it all up by catching a sunset that’ll light up the rocks in reds, oranges, and yellows. Whether you're a nature lover, an art fan, or just in it for the good vibes, this trip is going to be a good time!
Contact the Guides:
Lauren Sun (sunlaure@usc.edu)
Anders Johnson (anderspj@usc.edu)
What to Bring:
Water
Sunscreen/ sun protection
Art supplies if you have any!
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Watercolor supplies, brushes, and paper
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!!