Nightmare before Christmas hike with Sidney and Claire

Meet: 6:30 am at Trader Joe’s

Return: 5:30 pm

Member: $27 Non member: $34

Activity: hiking and exploring slot canyons

Difficulty: 6/10 Distance (miles): 8.8

Elevation (ft): 1,043 ft

Recommended Prior Experience: some hiking experience is preferred!

Location of Trip: Nightmare Gulch Loop Trail in Red Rock Canyon State Park

Native Land: Kawaiisu

Pre-Trip Meeting: None

Take a study break and Join Sidney and Claire for an adventure through Red Rock Canyon State Park. We will explore the slot canyons, take in the panoramic views, and keep an eye out for the wildlife in the park (raptors!). The movies Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, and Holes were all filmed here! Some experience is recommended due to the elevation gain but we will be keeping a slow and steady pace.

Contact the Guides:

Claire: cfogarty@usc.edu

Sidney: skalin@usc.edu

What to Bring:

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• Sunscreen

• LOTS OF WATER (2 liters minimum)

• A layer in case it gets chilly

The price of this trip includes (and we will provide):

• Snacks and Lunch

• 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 Outfitter 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!!