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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, May 7 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.

Everyone is welcome to the Sierra Club Tuesday Night Hike! We depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue (get there early to sign-in). 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, depending on the sunset. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the weather, rain cancels. For directions or questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com

Saturday, May 11 - Sougahoagdee Falls, Bankhead National Forest. Moderate.

We will travel up a sandstone canyon beneath an impressive bluff line. On the way to the main falls we will pass several lesser falls. The main falls has a consistent water flow and is located in a large cirque. Though seldom visited, it is one of the nicer falls in the Bankhead National Forest. We will meet in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel in Madison on the corner of Wall Triana and 565 and we will be leaving at 8:45am sharp. You can also meet us at Warrior Mountain Trading Post at the corner of Hwy 36 & 33 at about 10:00am.  For those that wish to eat afterwards we will stop at a local restaurant in Decatur on the way back. The hike alone will last about three hours. Bring water and a snack. This hike is approximately 4.5 miles round trip. Your average hiker should have no problem. Contact Steve Jackson 257 337 9702, covecrawler@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 14 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.

Everyone is welcome to the Sierra Club Tuesday Night Hike! We depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue (get there early to sign-in). 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, depending on the sunset. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the weather, rain cancels. For directions or questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 21 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.

Everyone is welcome to the Sierra Club Tuesday Night Hike! We depart at 6:00 pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue (get there early to sign-in). 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, depending on the sunset. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the weather, rain cancels. For directions or questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com

Sunday, May 26 - Wade Mountain Wildflowers and Mushrooms Hike. Strenuous.

Vickie Turan is leading a hike on one of her favorite Land Trust properties. This will be a strenuous hike of about 12 miles with about 1500ft. of elevation gain. There will be some short, steep climbs over uneven/rocky trails. Along the way, we will keep our eyes open for some of the beautiful wildflowers and mushrooms that grow all over the Wade Mountain property.  Dress for the weather, including sturdy shoes. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the Land Trust if you are not a member. We will meet at 10130 Spragins Hollow Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, at 8:30am. The hike leaves at 9:00am sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this hike. Questions, contact Vickie at  vtmouser38@gmail.com  

Tuesday, May 28 Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.

Everyone is welcome to the Sierra Club Tuesday Night Hike! We depart at 6:00 pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue (get there early to sign-in). 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, depending on the sunset. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the weather, rain cancels. For directions or questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com