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Bridge to Nowhere w/ Vicky Petryshyn {Environmental Studies}

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Join geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn to hike one of the best trails in the San Gabriel Mountains to the Bridge to Nowhere. This 10 mile rocky trail will take you through scrub bush, along and across the San Gabriel River, before ending at a mysterious bridge.

NOTE: Prepare to potentially get wet while hiking! The trail crosses the San Gabriel River several times throughout the hike and depending on the water level, hikers can get wet.

PACKING LIST:

  • Hiking boots (or a good pair of sneakers)

  • Lunch & Snacks

  • Water (2 - 3L)

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat & Sunglasses

  • Waivers



PROFESSOR: VICKY PETRYSHYN

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Studies

RATE MY PROFESSOR: "My FAVORITE professor at USC!"

Dr. Petryshyn is a USC alumna and geobiologist who specializes in reconstructing past climate and its impact on life forms, both tiny and large. She is involved with research at Mono Lake, South Africa, Catalina, and Michigan. Aside from rocks, she loves her dog, coffee, running, and NASA!


PEAK: BRIDGE TO NOWHERE

DIFFICULTY: 4/5

SCENERY: River crossings, beautiful pools for swimming, and the famous Bridge to Nowhere!

FUN FACT: If you’re lucky you might spot a Big Horn Sheep or two!


TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT

Ask her about Australia, her summer in Lake Tahoe, or fall break trip to Arizona.

Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu

Read Annabelle’s bio here.