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[CLOSED] Sandstone Peak w/ Julie Posselt {Education}

  • Sandstone Peak Parking lot, 12869 Yerba Buena Road Malibu, CA, 90265 United States (map)

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Come join us on a beautiful hike to the tallest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, Sandstone Peak! This 5.6 mile hike is filled with some amazing sandstone rock formations and gorgeous views of the Malibu Hills and Pacific Ocean. In addition there are beautiful green blooms right now due to the recent showers in the LA area! You’re sure to be inspired by the inspiring view from Inspiration Point!

PACKING LIST:

  • Hiking Shoes

  • H2O (at least 2L)

  • Lunch

  • Sunscreen

  • WAIVERS!!!



PROFESSOR: Julie Posselt

DEPARTMENT: Education; Associate Dean of the USC Graduate School

Professor Posselt has been on the faculty at USC since 2016. She’s been an outdoorsy type all her life, but really got into hiking & peak bagging while living in Colorado from 2003-2007. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan and did a postdoctoral fellowship with the National Academy of Education on graduate student mental health. She’s the mother of one excellent teenager, the author of two excellent books, and the co-editor of a third (also excellent). Ask her anything about graduate school (especially graduate admissions); diversity, equity, and inclusion; or the best food in LA to enjoy during or after a hike.


PEAK: Sandstone Peak

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

SCENERY: 6 mile round trip with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain! Amazing sandstone formations and views of the Santa Monica Mountains!


TRIP LEAD: Gia Lang

Contact Gia: giavanna@usc.edu

Read Gia’s bio here.