Alabama Sierra Club Retreat at Camp McDowell October 28-30

The annual retreat for the Alabama Sierra Club is coming up the weekend of October 28-30, and will be held at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama. Go to the following link for more information and to register http://www.sierraclub.org/alabama/blog/2016/08/august-2016-alabama-sierran

This year the Alabama Sierra Club will partner with the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network to help focus on how our food choices affect the planet. There will be hikes in the woods around Camp McDowell and in the Bankhead Forest, tours of the Camp McDowell Farm School, a geothermal outing and a farm-to-table feast followed by dancing to Red Mountain White Trash. Camp McDowell has lodges with common rooms, kitchens and a wonderful porch for sitting and enjoying the woods and there is good camping as well. Meals are provided at the camp dining facility.

Come down for the weekend and find out what is going on in Sierra Clubs around the state and meet some new friends.

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, August 30 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. 

Depart at 6:00 p.m. 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

Tuesday, September 6 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. 

Depart at 6:00 p.m. 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 Patricia Wales at pwales77@gmail.com

Saturday, September 10 - Explore Wade Mountain Hike. Strenuous. 

10-12 mile hike covering Land Trust Trails on Wade Mtn.  Join us for a fun* and strenuous hike leaving from the Land Trust Parking lot on the east side of the preserve, located on Spragins Hollow Rd. NW.  Arrive by 8:15 am to sign-in. We will leave the trailhead promptly at 8:30 am.  Bring water, snacks and lunch. Appropriate hiking shoes required. We will hike rain or shine, but thunderstorms will cancel. For directions or questions contact Aaron at  sctrailevents@gmail.com

*Fun not guaranteed.

Tuesday, September 13 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. 

Depart at 6:00 p.m. 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     

Saturday, September 17 - A Historical Adventure in Monte Sano State Park. Strenuous.  

Approximately 7 to 9 mile hike. Join Charlie and me as we hike down a series of trails to the base of the mountain to a historical structure to start our discussion. We'll then follow a stream bed and continue up, off-trail, to a series of steps and beyond.  Group size is limited. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and bring snacks, lunch, water and funds for the Park’s entrance fee. For more info, contact Sandy at  sandykip56@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 20 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. 

Depart at 6:00 p.m. 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

Saturday, September 24 - Dog Friendly Hike and Dog Fair on Monte Sano. Easy. 

Dog- friendly hike held in conjunction with the HOTC Dog Fair on Monte Sano.  We will hike 2-3 miles. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. For directions or questions Patricia Wales at  pwales77@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 27 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. 

Depart at 6:00 p.m. 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 Carolyn Brooks at  dr_c_brooks@outlook.com