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Portuguese Bend w/ MYSTERY PROFESSOR!

  • Portuguese Bend 29831-29843 Crenshaw Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275 United States (map)
Standard - $10
DRIVER - $8 (GAS REFUNDED!!!)

Signups for participants are closed, drivers are still open.

Are you ready to get some beautiful coastal views during this roughly 4 mile hike in Ranchos Palos Verdes??? The only thing better than the views is the fact that the professor joining us will be a mystery. to participants (but hopefully not to the trip leads). Come enjoy the panoramic ocean scenes as you discuss a mystery topic with an undoubtedly cool professor.

PACKING LIST:

  • WATER!

  • Sunscreen + a hat if you want one

  • hiking shoes or sneakers

  • Snacks if you’d like them

  • WAIVERS



PROFESSOR: It’s a ~surprise~

DEPARTMENT: Something super cool

RATE MY PROFESSOR: Probably a 5/5


PEAK: Portuguese Bend

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Beautiful ocean views, rollings hills, wildflowers, and views of Catalina Island on a clear day!

FUN FACT: The name “Portuguese Bend” comes from the Azorean whalers who occupied the area in the later 19th century.


TRIP LEAD: Aditi

is working on bringing Pit Vipers back

Contact Aditi: aajagann@usc.edu

Read Aditi’s bio here.