IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting Spring 2023, all non-driver trip participant spots will be selected at random due to high demand. Links will accept sign-ups from Friday night through Sunday at midnight.

Join us for a 6 mile collaboration between Peaks and Professors and Girl Gains, a female-only fitness club dedicating to promoting health and wellness to girls at any stage of their fitness journey. We’ll be joined on this beautiful coastal trail by Professor Sarah Hayes McGill, the best that the physical education department has to offer! Coach Sarah is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and a personal trainer that encourages everyone to get out and get active so she’s the perfect fit for this collaboration hike!

PACKING LIST:

• WATER

• WAIVERS

• Hiking Shoes or Sneakers

• Optional: Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses, Snacks

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PROFESSOR: Sarah McGill

DEPARTMENT: Physical Education

RATE MY PROFESSOR: 5/5

"Hands down the best fitness coach at USC. She's extremely caring about her students and provides personalized feedback on your progress. You can also talk to her outside of class and ask for help on nutrition and other fitness-related questions."

Professor Sarah McGill (also known as Coach) is a woman of many talents; teaching classes in weight training, volleyball, first aid, health coaching, and more. She’s passionate about getting students interested in physical activity, whether they’re complete beginners or seasoned athletes due to the many effects that exercise has on the brain and the body through one’s lifetime. She’s an IFBB pro body builder and a personal trainer so if you ever have 2 extra units, taking one of Coach McGill’s Physical Education classes is definitely the move.

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PEAK: Portuguese Bend

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

SCENERY: real nice coastal views and pretty flowers

FUN FACT: You’ll see a BUNCH of dogs on this trail. It’s like 1 dog per person basically

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