Join us on an outdoor adventure.
Spartan Recreation offers students the chance to participate in epic Outdoor Adventures like hiking, camping, surfing, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
All outings are led by student leaders and local experts who are ready to share their passion and outdoor knowledge with you.
No matter your experience level, you won’t find a more welcoming group to wander, connect and grow with.
Spring 2025 Outdoor Adventures Trips
Upcoming Trips
All Outdoor Adventure Trips are for all skill levels. Beginners are not only welcome, but encouraged to join us!
Backpacking in Yosemite National Park
Dates: 4/25-4/27
Pre-Trip Meeting Date: 4/23
Trip Location: Hetch-Hetchy, Yosemite, CA
Registration Fee: $140 SJSU students (includes backpacking gear, permits, transportation, and expert trip leaders)
Registration Deadline: 4/22
Trip Brief: Gear up for this Backpacking Trip to Hetch-Hetchy, Yosemite National Park! This trip offers a chance to explore one of Yosemite’s hidden gems. This trip will be departing April 25th and arriving back to campus on April 27th.
Just like the Women's Backpacking Trip, we’ll hike through the Hetch-Hetchy area, where you’ll enjoy scenic trails, amazing views, and time in nature. This trip requires an intermediate level of hiking experience. Participants should be comfortable with moderate elevation gains, but we highly encourage all experience levels!
Description of Backpacking: Backpacking is when you go on a hike, but instead of just going for a day, you carry everything you need to camp out overnight. This includes a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food, clothes, etc all in a backpack. You walk on trails, stay in nature for a few days, and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer. Backpacking has various difficulty levels, depending on how tough the trail is.
Refund Deadline: 4/22
Hike in Santa Cruz
Dates: 5/3
Trip Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Registration Fee: $50 SJSU students (includes transportation and expert trip leaders)
Registration Deadline: 4/29
Trip Brief: Get ready for an exciting hike adventure to Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz! Join us for a fun and scenic hike along the coast of Santa Cruz. This trip is perfect for anyone who loves outdoor activities or just wants to explore Santa Cruz.
We’ll provide transportation to and from Santa Cruz and experienced trip leaders to guide you. Whether you’re looking for a day hike or just looking for a fun day outdoors, this trip is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and stunning views.
Refund Deadline: 4/29
Be sure to sign up for our trips as soon as possible as they fill up quickly! If a trip is full, you can always join our waitlist.
Register at the front desk of SRAC.
How to Sign Up
Visit the Front Desk at the SRAC to sign up. Trip prices are for current SJSU students only with a valid SRAC membership, unless a non-student pricing is specified.
More details about the trip will be emailed after sign up. Trip logistics are typically emailed one week prior to departure.
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