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Join us for a trip to the beautiful San Gabriel mountains in the Angeles National Forest with avid hiker and PhD student Rachel Newman! We will meander back and across the stream running down the spectacular Arroyo Seco Canyon to Switzer Falls. This 3.6 mile out and back trail will be a lovely way to start your weekend!
PACKING LIST:
Snacks
Water
Hat and sunscreen
Waivers
PROFESSOR: RACHEL NEWMAN
DEPARTMENT: English
Professor Newman is in her fourth year of a PhD program in English Literature at USC and studies 19th century British novels. She also teaches writing as an Assistant Lecturer for Thematic Option. She enjoys hiking and horseback riding in the LA area, and has spent time backpacking in the Eastern Sierras, culminating in a trip up Mount Whitney. Ask her about her hiking adventures, experience going to university in Canada, or passion for English Literature!
PEAK: SWITZER FALLS
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
SCENERY: See the San Gabriel mountains and the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest.
FUN FACT: Switzer Falls is 50 feet tall and depending on rain, it may or may not be flowing.
TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT
Ask her about Australia, her summer in Lake Tahoe, or her road trip down Highway 1.
Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu
Read Annabelle’s bio here.