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Join geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn to hike amongst the San Gabriel Mountains to Josephine Peak. This 8.3 mile trail will include incredible views of the many surrounding peaks as well as Los Angeles itself.
PACKING LIST:
Hiking boots (or a good pair of sneakers)
Lunch & Snacks
Water (2L)
Sunscreen
Hat & Sunglasses
Layers
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: JOSEPHINE PEAK
DIFFICULTY: 4/5
SCENERY: Soak in beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains as we hike through Angeles National Forest.
FUN FACT: On a clear day you can see Catalina from the trail!
TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT
Ask her about Australia, her skiing adventures, or her love of dogs.
Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu
Read Annabelle’s bio here.