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Gridley Trail w/ Jim Burklo {Office of Religious Life}

  • Los Padres National Forest Gridley Trail CA, 93023 United States (map)

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Standard - $18
DRIVER - $14 (GAS REFUNDED!!!)

Join Office of Religious Life’s Jim Burklo on a fantastic day trip in the Ojai wilderness! After hiking Gridley trail (6 miles) we will head to Burklo’s home for a homemade lunch and swim session afterwards. Not hooked yet? You also get to meet his iconic pet donkeys Sespe and Sisar (named after local Ojai trails)!

PACKING LIST:

  • A snack for the morning - trail mix/granola bar

  • H2O!

  • Sunscreen

  • WAIVERS

  • Swimsuit & towel !



Image of Professor Jim Burklo standing in the Ojai wilderness in sunglasses and a hat.

PROFESSOR: Jim Burklo

DEPARTMENT: Office of Religious Life

Professor Burklo is a progressive Christian and one of the most genuine and friendly people you can meet. (Seriously he emails using at least three exclamations per sentence, what a treat). In the Office of Religious Life he dedicates his time to building community among students and implementing humanitarian programs like the Jubilee co-op café (free vegan food at URC every wed 12-1:30 PM!). He is also an ordained United Church of Christ pastor and is the author of six published books on progressive christianity. Check out his personal blog, Musings!


PEAK: Gridley Trail

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

SCENERY: Beautiful green mountains, wild flowers and blue skies in Ojai!

FUN FACT: The entire trail is 12 miles! But the fun part is we will not be hiking all of that :)


TRIP LEAD: Emily Johnson

Be sure to share any pet pictures on hand!!! Their top 3: collages, film photography & sticker packs <3

Contact Emily: eaj@usc.edu

Read Em’s bio here.