Start:  October 26, 2025 8:00am End: October 26, 2025 ~1:30pm Join us on this gorgeous 4 mile hike through Topanga State Park offering gorgeous view of the canyon and LA skyline! This hike is a moderately challenging out-and-back with about 1000ft of elevation change. You won't want to miss the chance to explore this lush California Canyon which is currently teeming with wildflowers and other greenery!  Joining us on this hike is Geography PhD student Angela Godoy-Fernandez.

Start: October 26th, 9:00 AM End: October 26th, 12:00 PM Join us on Saturday, October 19th, for a beautiful morning hike along the Betty B. Dearing Trail in Fryman Canyon Park! This 5.1-mile out-and-back trail winds through the eastern Santa Monica Mountains, offering panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley and glimpses of downtown Los Angeles. With a mix of inclines, shady stretches, and rewarding viewpoints, it’s a perfect way to enjoy nature without straying far from ca

Start: June 1st, 2025: 8am End: June 1st, 2025: 1pm Join us for this beautiful hike through Malibu Creek State park. We'll follow the creek past the old filming sites of both M*A*S*H and Planet of the Apes, ending at Malibu Lake! This 6.5 mile hike is moderately challenging with slight elevation. You won't want to miss the chance to see wildflowers the unique rock formations here! Joining us will be Narayan Gopinathan, a PhD student at the Institute of the Environment and Sus

Start: 9:00 am End: 2:00 pm Join us for this six-mile loop near Malibu with sprawling views of the Santa Monica Mountains. This hike is considered moderately challenging and will offer the chance to see native vegetation and wildlife. Hiking with us will be political science lecturer Thomas Sherrer. Dr. Sherrer's research and classes focus on political behavior, political psychology, and statistics, particularly in applying those areas to contemporary US politics. Trip lead:

Start : May 31st, 2025 9:30 am End : May 31st, 2025 2:30 Join us on this 3.6 mile hike in Griffith Park! This iconic park always offers beautiful views of Los Angeles. This hike averages 2 hours of walking time, so be sure to bring water, snacks and sun protection! Joining us on the hike will be Professor Park Williams and members of the HyFiVeS lab! Park is a Professor in the Geography department and 2023 MacArthur Fellow Awardee. He conducts climate modeling research, with

Start:  May 18, 2025 9:00am End: May 18, 2025 12:00pm  Join us on this gorgeous 5.8 mile hike through Verdugo Mountains ending with an overlook of the city and Griffith park! This hike is a moderately challenging loop with about 1350 ft of elevation change. You won't want to miss the chance to explore this lush trail which is currently teeming with wildflowers and other greenery!  Joining us on this hike is Dr. Rob Chin, a Clinical Professor specialized in Radiation Oncology.

Start: May 17, 2025 5:30PM End: May 17, 2025 8:00PM Join us for this scenic 2.5 mile loop near West Hollywood! This is a moderately challenging trail inside Franklin Canyon Park with about 580ft of elevation gain and views of the LA skyline. Sign up to see blooming wildflowers and some of the wildlife native to LA! Joining us on this hike is PhD student Olivia Simon of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Department. Olivia studies how cold water corals off the Southern Califo

Start: Sunday May 4th, at 9:00am End: Sunday May 4th, at 1:00pm We are so excited to lead a beautiful, moderately difficult 3.5-mile hike to Glendale Peak in Griffith Park. This hike offers amazing views of Los Angeles and the ocean, while traveling along the beautiful Mount Hollywood route. We will be joined on this hike by Public Affairs TA and Master's in Public Policy student, Clair Courtney. Clair is a long-time hiker and lover of the outdoors, as well as an expert in al

Start: May 3rd, 2025, 8:00 AM End: May 3rd, 2025, 1:00 PM Join us for a 3-mile hike through the beautiful Forrestal Preserve Loop in Palos Verdes! This loop trail offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Inspiration Point with wildflowers blooming all alongside the trail. The hike is moderately challenging with around 750 feet of elevation gain, but nothing too intense. However, there isn’t much shade, so be sure to pack sunscreen! Joining us on the trail will be Profes

Start: May 3rd, 2025, 7:30 AM End: May 3rd, 2025, 4 PM Join us for a beautiful 7.2 mile hike through the hills of Ventura County! This out-and-back trail is full of California's natural wonders: rolling hills, swimming holes, and a spectacular 25-feet waterfall. The hike is moderately challenging with some elevation gain. We are very excited and hope we get to spend a beautiful Saturday on the trail with you! Joining us is the amazing Professor Elsa Ordway, an Assistant Profe

Start:  May 4th, 9:00AM End:  May 4th, 1:00PM Join us on Saturday, May 4th, for a scenic 5-mile hike along the Betty B. Dearing Mountain Trail in Fryman Canyon Park! This beautiful loop trail winds through the eastern Santa Monica Mountains, offering lush canyon views, shaded stretches beneath oak trees, and sweeping vistas of the San Fernando Valley. With moderate elevation gain and a well-maintained path, this hike is great for anyone looking to enjoy a refreshing morning o

Start:  April 27th, 2025, 7:30 AM End:  April 27th, 2025, 1:00 PM Join us for a scenic 6-mile hike through the beautiful Grasslands Trail in Malibu Creek State Park! This out-and-back trail offers rolling hills, sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains, and peaceful meadows bursting with spring wildflowers. The hike is moderately challenging with some elevation gain, but nothing too intense. It is perfect for a Sunday morning adventure. Joining us on the trail will be Pro

Start : April 26th, 2025 9:00 am End : April 26th, 2025 12:00 pm Join us for a beautiful 5.1-mile out-and-back hike near Universal City, California! Some points of interest will include a great view of the Hollywood sign, great views of surrounding peaks, and the city skyline. The hike will be moderately challenging with some elevation gain, but should be partly shaded. Joining us on the hike will be Professor Michael Ross! Professor Ross is a renowned professor in the Politi

Start : April 26th, 2025 9:00 am End : April 26th, 2025 1:00 pm Trip Lead : Maria Santelices Sign-ups close at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22nd Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/rkBUEmUxtGmr8Egn6 Join us for a beautiful 3.0-mile hike in Solstice Canyon, located in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu! This will be a moderately difficult hike with amazing views, mostly shaded paths, and a relaxing creekside trail. Along the way, you’ll see Malibu’s oldest stone building, a smal

Join us for an 8.1 mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation in Fryman Canyon Park with Law School Professor Andrew Verstein. This will be one of the more challenging hikes that Peaks and Professors has recently done so please come prepared with adequate shoes, water, and a snack or two. We will be checking before everyone leaves that we all have around 2 liters of water before leaving De Neve Turnaround to ensure everyone is well hydrated on the trail. We will be meeting at De

Start: April 20th, 2025 at 8:00 End: April 20th, 2025 at 11:30 Kick off your Spring Quarter by joining us for a 4.4 mile hike to the...

Start: March 9th, 2025 8:30 am End: March 9th, 2025 12:00 pm Join us for a beautiful 5.2-mile hike that starts in Griffith Park! This...

Start:  February 23rd, 2025 8:00 am End:  February 23rd, 2025 1:30 pm Join us for a beautiful 3.6 mile hike in Griffith Park! This...

Start: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 9:00 AM End: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 1:00 PM Come destress before Finals by joining us for a...

Start: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 9:00 AM End: Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 2:00 pm We are so excited to lead a beautiful, moderate...