New Slower Paced Tuesday Night Hike
By popular request we have added a second Tuesday night hike on Monte Sano. This hike will take a slower pace for those who prefer a more relaxed hike and it is great for beginning hikers. So now you have two hikes to choose from on Tuesday nights - a slower-paced more relaxed hike and a faster more vigorous one. Both hikes will meet at the same time and place as usual - 6:00pm sharp at the hiker's parking lot in Monte Sano State Park. Come join us and bring a friend!
Alabama Rivers Alliance for August Meeting
On Thursday night, August 20, the speaker for the Sierra Club meeting will be Adam Johnston from the Alabama Rivers Alliance. Adam is a really engaging speaker - don't miss this one! Meetings start at 6:00pm and will be in the training room of the National Children’s Advocacy Center at 210 Pratt Avenue. This is at the corner of Pratt and Meridian streets. The North Alabama Sierra Club meets quarterly and meetings are open to everyone. Come join us!
Alabama Sierra Club Annual Retreat October 23-25
Stay tuned for more details.
Keep up with the Sierra Club Online
web - http://www.sierraclub.org/alabama/north-alabama
email - na.sierraclub@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/254833822112/
Outings
Hike Ratings
Easy - Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles.
Moderate - 5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings.
Strenuous - Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change, rocky, obstructed or nonexistent trail.
Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event; may fit any class above.
Note. Participants of Sierra Club outings are required to sign a waiver.
Tuesday, June 30 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Rick Gates at rgates@knology.net
NOTE: There will also be an optional easy hike for new hikers or those that prefer an easier slower hike. 6:00pm - meet at the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot. For further information contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Tuesday, July 7 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Suzanne Cawthon at atirawolf@yahoo.com
NOTE: There will also be an optional easy hike for new hikers or those that prefer an easier slower hike. 6:00pm - meet at the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot For further information contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Sunday, July 12 - Monte Sano Early Afternoon Hike. Easy.
1:00 pm. Hike will be approx. 4 miles. Depart at 1:00pm from the Monte Sano State Park Hiker’s parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash. Bring plenty of water and maybe a snack. For directions or questions contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Tuesday, July 14 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Steve Jackson at covecrawler@gmail.com
NOTE: There will also be an optional easy hike for new hikers or those that prefer an easier slower hike. 6:00pm - meet at the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot. For further information contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Tuesday, July 21 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Patricia Wales at pwales77@gmail.com
NOTE: There will also be an optional easy hike for new hikers or those that prefer an easier slower hike. 6:00pm - meet at the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot. For further information contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Sunday, July 26 - Monte Sano Early Afternoon Hike. Easy.
1:00 p.m. Hike will be approx. 4 miles. Depart at 1:00pm from the Monte Sano State Park Hiker’s parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash. Bring plenty of water and maybe a snack. For directions or questions contact Liz at hiker@knology.net
Tuesday, July 28 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Alan Greene at agreene256@comcast.net
NOTE: There will also be an optional easy hike for new hikers or those that prefer an easier slower hike. 6:00pm - meet at the Monte Sano State Park hikers’ parking lot. For further information contact Liz at hiker@knology.net