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Outdoor Experience Program Calendar

Spring 2023 Adventure Trips Calendar

Registration for all trips will open 1/16/2023


Spring Break Trip Monday, March 27th-Friday, March 31st

Description: Join the OEP staff as we take a road trip along the coast. Come on an adventure and leave all the driving to us. This trip will include camping, hiking and every day at the beach. Trip fee includes transportation, meals, park fees and camping equipment. This trip is rated moderate due to elevation gain of some hikes.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: March 22nd, Online: March 21st

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $200. All others: $275

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Horseback Riding on the California Coast Saturday, April 8th

Description: Join us as we travel to the California Coast for a day of horseback riding. Enjoy amazing views while riding around. Trip fee includes transportation and riding fee. This trip is rated easy to moderate.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: April 5th, Online: April 4th

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $125. All others: $155

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Hike Mist Trail Saturday, April 15th

Description: Join us for a strenuous hike up to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Yosemite. Get soaked from the spray of Vernal Falls and enjoy the majesty of Nevada Falls on this 8-mile round trip hike. Trip fee includes transportation, park entrance fee and guiding. This trip is rated moderate to strenuous for high mileage, water and altitude.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: April 12th, Online: April 11th  

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $30. All others: $60

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Explore Monterey Bay Sunday, April 16th

Description: Join us as we travel to historic Monterey Bay. Take a stroll down iconic cannery row or enjoy some fresh seafood on the wharf. Experience what this part of the California coast has to offer. Trip fee includes transportation and parking. This trip is rated easy.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: April 13th, Online: April 12th   

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $30. All others: $60

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Hike Wawona Meadow Loop Saturday, April 22nd

Description: Join the OEP and WEC staff on a hike of the Wawona Meadow Loop in Yosemite National Park. This mostly flat terrain hike can range from 3.5 miles to 5 miles with views of the beautiful meadow. Trip fee includes transportation, and park entrance fee. This trip is rated easy.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: April 19th, Online: April 18th    

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $30. All others: $60

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Hite Cove Wildflowers Hike Sunday, April 23rd

Description: Join us for a spectacular day hike into Hite's Cove Gold Mine, just outside of Yosemite. Experience one of nature's most amazing wildflower displays in the entire western US. On our 10-mile round trip hike, you will encounter many plants and animals. Learn about Native American tales as well as the story of John Hite, the richest gold miner of the Central Sierra. Trip fee includes transportation, entrance fee and guiding. This trip is rated moderate to strenuous for high mileage.

Registration Deadline: In-Person: April 20th, Online: April 19th     

Pricing: Currently enrolled UCM students and Rec-Cen Members: $30. All others: $60

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Pre-Trip Meeting

Please note attendance at pre-trip meeting is mandatory for each trip. Participants not attending the pre-trip meeting will be removed from the trip and not eligbile for a refund.

All pre-trip meetings will be held on the Wednesday before a Saturday departure at 5:00pm and Thursday before a Sunday departure at 5:00pm in the Outdoor Center in SAAC. 


For participants seeking a refund, the following will apply:
Up to 14 days prior to trip departure - 100% refund minus $20 processing fee
From 13-7 days prior to trip departure - 50% refund minus $20 processing fee
Fewer than 7 days prior to trip departure - No refund.