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Escondido Falls w/ Michael Petitti {Thematic Option}

  • Escondido Falls 27200 Winding Way Malibu, CA, 90265 United States (map)

Sign-ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9 PM sharp on Sunday.

Join Peaks & Professor Michael Petitti on this quick hike through the Santa Monica Mountains! We will leave campus around 9:30 am, then drive to the trailhead in Topanga. After hiking about 45 minutes by the creek (with some crossings), we will arrive at the beautiful waterfall, where we can hang out and enjoy the view before heading back. Perfect way to cool off your weekend!

PACKING LIST:

  • Water

  • Snacks

  • Shoes that can get wet

  • WAIVERS

  • Good vibes!



PROFESSOR: Michael Petitti

Michael Petitti is a Professor in Thematic Option. He publishes on the American cinema, and he teaches courses on film, literature, food, Los Angeles, and writing. When he’s not pretending to be a hiker, he’s usually eating a burrito and/or watching a movie.


PEAK: Escondido Falls

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Beautiful waterfall with creekside path.

FUN FACT: Escondido Falls is one of the only double waterfalls in LA!


TRIP LEAD: Ryan

Careless Whisperer

Contact Ryan: rskidmor@usc.edu

Read Ryan’s bio here.