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11/2 Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak
Start: November 2, 9:00AM End: November 2, 3:00PM Join us for this beautiful loop in the Santa Monica mountains! This hike is moderately challenging and showcases stunning sandstone formations and views of the Pacific Ocean. This is an awesome chance to get to know the Santa Monica Mountains better and see some jaw-dropping rocks and wildflowers! Professor Sherrer of the Political Science department will be joining us! Professor Sherrer, who has taught at UCLA for the past te
lmeans241
2 days ago1 min read


10/25: Hollywood sign via Canyon Drive w/ Yiyao Li
Start: October 25, 8:30 am End: October 25, ~12:30 pm Join us on Saturday, October 25 for a hike to the Hollywood sign via Canyon Drive! It is a moderate hike, 6 miles round trip with about 1100 feet of elevation gain. If you are selected to go on the hike, we will meet at De Neve Turnaround at 8:30 am on 10/25 and hope to return to campus around 12:30. Joining us on the hike will be Yiyao Li, a PhD student in the geography department. Her research focuses on plants’ response
KYLA LETKO
6 days ago1 min read


10/26: Los Leones Trail w/ Angela Godoy-Fernandez
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.
adamvanleeuwen
6 days ago1 min read


10/26 Betty B Dearing Trail w/ Patrick Stein
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
aryagupta0
Oct 101 min read


6/1: Malibu Creek State Park w/ Narayan Gopinathan
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...
caycie2
May 241 min read


6/7: Backbone Trail with Thomas Sherrer
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...
Myka Fromm
May 231 min read


5|31: Glendale Peak from Mount Hollywood Trail w/ Park Williams and the HyFiVeS Lab
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...
jadebentley3
May 201 min read


5/18: The Beaudry Loop w/ Rob Chin
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...
aryagupta0
May 91 min read


5/17: Hastain Trail w/ Olivia Simon
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...
MADELEINE CUNNINGHAM
May 11 min read


5/4 Glendale Peak from Mount Hollywood Trail w/ Public Policy Master's Student Clair Courtney
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...
Peaks&Professors Admin
Apr 241 min read


5/3: Forrestal Preserve Loop at Forrestal Nature Preserve w/ Professor Jason Sexton
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...
sofiasschlaud
Apr 221 min read


5/03: Santa Paula Canyon Trail w/ Professor Elsa Ordway
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...
lmeans24
Apr 221 min read


5/4: Betty B Dearing Mountain Trail at Fryman Canyon Park w/ Professor William Rafey
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...
dnlferrari
Apr 211 min read


4/27: Grasslands Trail at Malibu Creek State Park w/ Professor Todd Millstein
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...
jainsujay
Apr 191 min read
4/26: Hollyridge Trail to Hollywood Sign Viewpoint w/ Michael Ross
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,...
Garrett Milner
Apr 191 min read


4/26: Solstice Canyon Loop w/ Maria Falbo and Filippo Lugnan
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...
lelesantelices
Apr 191 min read


5/24 Betty B. Dearing Trail With Andrew Verstein:
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...
THOMAS LEHMAN
Apr 171 min read
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