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12/6: Solstice Canyon Trail w/ Dave Daversa
Start: December 6, 2025 9:30am End: December 6, 2025 12:00pm Join us on this stunning 3.0-mile loop trail near Malibu! Highlights include breathtaking ocean views, stone ruins preserved through more than 100 years of wildfires, and some natural waterfalls and creeks. Generally considered a moderately challenging loop with about 700ft of elevation change, his shady trail is a great way to enjoy mountain views, breezes, and a good amount of incline. Also joining this hike is D
sofiabrown26
Nov 91 min read


12/6 Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area Trail w/ Professor Lazazzera
Start: December 6, 2025 9:00am End: December 6, 2025 1:30pm Join us on this gorgeous 2.8 mile hike through the Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area! This hike is an easy loop with about 393ft of elevation change. You won't want to miss the chance to see views of the Los Angeles skyline and San Gabriel Mountains! Joining us on this hike is Professor Lazazzera. Professor Lazazzera teaches LS7A at UCLA and specializes in bacterial social behavior and evolution. Trip Lead(s): Maya
MAYA CHISICK
Nov 91 min read


11/15: Fryman Canyon Trail w/ Maria Falbo and Filippo Lugnan
Start: November 15th, 9:00 AM End: November 15th, 12:30 PM Trip Lead(s): Maria Santelices and Hattie Bradshaw Sign-ups open here until 11/11! https://forms.gle/xCv88yR5b8HAPbka8 Join us on this scenic 3-mile loop through Fryman Canyon Trail in the beautiful Hollywood Hills! This moderately challenging hike offers a perfect blend of nature and city views, with winding fire roads, shaded trail paths, and plenty of lookout points along the way. This is a great chance to get
lelesantelices
Nov 71 min read


11/23: Malibu Lake Trail w/ Dr. Jeremy Trott
Start: November 23, 2025, 8:00 am End: November 23, 2025, 12:30 pm Join us on this lovely 6.4-mile out & back hike through Malibu Creek State Park, passing through famous filming sites for movies and shows such as " The Planet of the Apes" and "M*A*S*H" ! This is a moderate hike with about 367 ft of elevation change. You won't want to miss out on this chance to enjoy late fall scenery, with views of Malibu Creek, which cuts through hard volcanic rock, and leftover set piece
Peaks&Professors Admin
Nov 51 min read


11/9: Fryman Trail w/ Dr. Susan Perry
11/9: Fryman Trail w/ Dr. Susan Perry Start: November 9, 2025 10:00am End: November 9, 2025 1:00pm Join us on this gorgeous 2.6 mile hike through Fryman Trail! This hike is a calm loop with about 450ft of elevation change. Joining us on this hike is Professor Susan Perry of the Anthropology Department. Professor Perry has been at UCLA for a long time, and she specializes in primatology with a focus on her study of white-faced capuchin monkeys. Trip Leads: Isabella Aguilar
Isabella A
Nov 31 min read


11/08: Hollywood Sign Via Mount Hollywood Trail w/ TA Zerrin Vural
Start: November 8, 8:30am End: November 8, ~12:30 pm Join us Saturday, November 8th , for a 3-mile adventure on the Mount Hollywood Trail! This moderate hike features about 498 ft of elevation gain and takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign, making it perfect for a relaxed weekend outing with great company. If you are selected to go on the hike, we will meet at De Nev
JESSENY PEREZ
Oct 241 min read


11/2 Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak
Start: November 2, 9:00AM End: November 2, 3:00PM Join us for this beautiful loop in the Santa Monica mountains! This hike is moderately challenging and showcases stunning sandstone formations and views of the Pacific Ocean. This is an awesome chance to get to know the Santa Monica Mountains better and see some jaw-dropping rocks and wildflowers! Professor Sherrer of the Political Science department will be joining us! Professor Sherrer, who has taught at UCLA for the past te
lmeans241
Oct 191 min read


10/25: Hollywood sign via Canyon Drive w/ Yiyao Li
Start: October 25, 8:30 am End: October 25, ~12:30 pm Join us on Saturday, October 25 for a hike to the Hollywood sign via Canyon Drive! It is a moderate hike, 6 miles round trip with about 1100 feet of elevation gain. If you are selected to go on the hike, we will meet at De Neve Turnaround at 8:30 am on 10/25 and hope to return to campus around 12:30. Joining us on the hike will be Yiyao Li, a PhD student in the geography department. Her research focuses on plants’ response
KYLA LETKO
Oct 161 min read


10/26: Los Leones Trail w/ Angela Godoy-Fernandez
Start: October 26, 2025 8:00am End: October 26, 2025 ~1:30pm Join us on this gorgeous 4 mile hike through Topanga State Park offering gorgeous view of the canyon and LA skyline! This hike is a moderately challenging out-and-back with about 1000ft of elevation change. You won't want to miss the chance to explore this lush California Canyon which is currently teeming with wildflowers and other greenery! Joining us on this hike is Geography PhD student Angela Godoy-Fernandez.
adamvanleeuwen
Oct 151 min read


10/26 Betty B Dearing Trail w/ Patrick Stein
Start: October 26th, 9:00 AM End: October 26th, 12:00 PM Join us on Saturday, October 19th, for a beautiful morning hike along the Betty B. Dearing Trail in Fryman Canyon Park! This 5.1-mile out-and-back trail winds through the eastern Santa Monica Mountains, offering panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley and glimpses of downtown Los Angeles. With a mix of inclines, shady stretches, and rewarding viewpoints, it’s a perfect way to enjoy nature without straying far from ca
aryagupta0
Oct 101 min read


6/1: Malibu Creek State Park w/ Narayan Gopinathan
Start: June 1st, 2025: 8am End: June 1st, 2025: 1pm Join us for this beautiful hike through Malibu Creek State park. We'll follow the...
caycie2
May 241 min read


6/7: Backbone Trail with Thomas Sherrer
Start: 9:00 am End: 2:00 pm Join us for this six-mile loop near Malibu with sprawling views of the Santa Monica Mountains. This hike is...
Myka Fromm
May 231 min read


5|31: Glendale Peak from Mount Hollywood Trail w/ Park Williams and the HyFiVeS Lab
Start : May 31st, 2025 9:30 am End : May 31st, 2025 2:30 Join us on this 3.6 mile hike in Griffith Park! This iconic park always offers...
jadebentley3
May 201 min read


5/18: The Beaudry Loop w/ Rob Chin
Start: May 18, 2025 9:00am End: May 18, 2025 12:00pm Join us on this gorgeous 5.8 mile hike through Verdugo Mountains ending with an...
aryagupta0
May 91 min read


5/17: Hastain Trail w/ Olivia Simon
Start: May 17, 2025 5:30PM End: May 17, 2025 8:00PM Join us for this scenic 2.5 mile loop near West Hollywood! This is a moderately...
MADELEINE CUNNINGHAM
May 11 min read


5/4 Glendale Peak from Mount Hollywood Trail w/ Public Policy Master's Student Clair Courtney
Start: Sunday May 4th, at 9:00am End: Sunday May 4th, at 1:00pm We are so excited to lead a beautiful, moderately difficult 3.5-mile hike...
Peaks&Professors Admin
Apr 241 min read


5/3: Forrestal Preserve Loop at Forrestal Nature Preserve w/ Professor Jason Sexton
Start: May 3rd, 2025, 8:00 AM End: May 3rd, 2025, 1:00 PM Join us for a 3-mile hike through the beautiful Forrestal Preserve Loop in...
sofiasschlaud
Apr 221 min read


5/03: Santa Paula Canyon Trail w/ Professor Elsa Ordway
Start: May 3rd, 2025, 7:30 AM End: May 3rd, 2025, 4 PM Join us for a beautiful 7.2 mile hike through the hills of Ventura County! This...
lmeans24
Apr 221 min read


5/4: Betty B Dearing Mountain Trail at Fryman Canyon Park w/ Professor William Rafey
Start: May 4th, 9:00AM End: May 4th, 1:00PM Join us on Saturday, May 4th, for a scenic 5-mile hike along the Betty B. Dearing Mountain...
dnlferrari
Apr 211 min read


4/27: Grasslands Trail at Malibu Creek State Park w/ Professor Todd Millstein
Start: April 27th, 2025, 7:30 AM End: April 27th, 2025, 1:00 PM Join us for a scenic 6-mile hike through the beautiful Grasslands Trail...
jainsujay
Apr 191 min read
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