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Gorgeous views! Giant rock formations! A summit scramble! Join us for a 6.1-mile loop through the Santa Monica Mountains as we follow the Backbone and Mishe Mokwa Trails to Sandstone Peak. Along the way, we’ll pass the dramatic Echo Cliffs, stop at Inspiration Point, and take in the incredible views of the mountains and coastline. We’ll finish the climb with a short rock scramble to the summit before looping back to the trailhead. Come ready for a moderately challenging hike, beautiful scenery, and a fun day on the trail with Bart Skarzynski!
PACKING LIST:
Day Pack
At least 2L H2O
Lunch/snackies
Athletic shoes
Sunscreen/sunglasses/hat
WAIVERS
PROFESSOR: BART SKARZYNSKI
DEPARTMENT: Viterbi Engineering Writing Program
RATE MY PROFESSOR: “I 10/10 would recommend him. Also ask him about his motorcycle!”
Bart Skarzynski has degrees in math, economics, and creative writing, but since 2007 he’s been teaching writing, critical thinking, and engineering ethics to undergraduate and professional engineers. He was born in Poland, grew up in Canada, and he’s been living in the US since 1996.
PEAK: SANDSTONE PEAK - MISHE MOKWA LOOP
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Sweeping mountain and ocean views, dramatic volcanic rock formations, shrub-covered hills, Echo Cliffs, and panoramic views from the summit!!
FUN FACT: On a clear day, the summit offers views of Malibu, the Channel Islands, and several surrounding mountain ranges!!
TRIP LEAD: ABIGAIL COMBS
FUN FACT: Abigail loves artificial banana flavor and has recently been rewatching the hunger games movies!
Contact Abigail: ajcombs@usc.edu
Read Abigail’s bio here.