ES 017ABeginning Trail Hiking

Grossmont College · 1 credit · UGRD

Catalog

This course serves as an introduction to trail hiking and involves the exploration of local trails surrounding the campus. This activity class is designed to promote a higher level of fitness, and the basic knowledge sufficient to hike during leisure time in an outdoor environment. Major topics include: appropriate clothing and footwear, equipment, safety, exercise benefits and training principles, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, navigation and enjoyment of outdoor exploration. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. This course requires the ability to walk outside on trails, which are often uneven surfaces, in all types of weather indicative of the San Diego climate. Additionally, the course will address the influence of nutrition, health concerns, injury prevention, and strategies for lifelong health and wellness. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-7B)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Sep 25 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
5859Class #5859-ES-017A-5859	Friday 7:30 AM - 11:45 AM Mtrp MTRP (Laboratory/Studio/Activity)	Mtrp MTRP	Jordan, M
5859 notes: First class meeting will he held on September 25 at 7:30 a.m. in room 41-117. All other meetings are off-campus at Mission Trails Regional Park. Off-Campus: MTRP-Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119 This course may require the use of an exercise app, GPS tracking device, or gym membership with daily attendance tracking to verify workouts. ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.