Sierra Club Summer Social at the Monte Sano Pool
Join the Sierra Club Thursday, June 20 from 6:00-9:00pm as we beat the heat, swim and socialize while enjoying great views of the valley at the Monte Sano Club/Pool. We will have Bar-B-Q from Mary’s Pit Bar-B-Q. Potluck items are very welcome. There is a $5 entry fee for the pool/club for everyone. The Bar-B-Q is free for Sierra Club Members and $5 for non-members. You are welcome to bring your own food. BYOB for beverages (cooler recommended). Also, it is a good idea to bring a bag chair just in case seating is limited. The Club is located one mile from the entrance of the Park and can be accessed by turning off Monte Sano Blvd on May Drive which dead ends into Georgetta Street. Can also be accessed near park turning on Copper Road then left at circle. Please RSVP if possible. To RSVP or for more information contact Steve Jackson at covecrawler@gmail.com
Flint River Cleanup
Have a fun day on the river and help take care of our river. Join the Flint River Conservation Association (FRCA), Saturday, June 8 for a fun day on the Upper Flint River. We will be paddling down the river and picking up trash as we go. There is always a competition to see who fishes out the most unusual trash. Will you be the one to come back with a rocking horse or a giant tractor tire? Bring your own canoe or use one of the canoes provided. Paddling experience is required or you can join the landlubbers who clean up at the bridge crossings.
After we haul in our trash, a yummy lunch will be provided. Come join us, have fun on the river and help make a difference.
Co-sponsors for the day are TVA and Brown Bear Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Canoes and lunch are sponsored by TVA, canoe shuttle and venue are courtesy of Brown Bear LLC. Call by 5:00pm June 6th to register - 256-539-3747.
Club News
Sierra Club Program Series will resume in the fall at a new location. We will announce the new location by July. It will still be on a Thursday at 6:00pm.
Sierra Club ‘Green Movie Series’ will start this fall at several locations - we will be partnering with a couple of other groups including Southern Exposure Films. These films will be either film shorts or full length movies with discussion afterwards. Location and times of events will be forth coming.
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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, June 4 - 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, June 8 - Cloudland Canyon Hike. Strenuous.
Beautiful hike along Sitton Gulch Creek, two waterfalls, and amazing canyon views. This will be about a 9 mile hike with approximately 1000 foot elevation gain in Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia. Dress for the weather, bring snacks/lunch, and a camera. Dogs not recommended.
We will meet at 9:00am EASTERN TIME!!! which is 8:00 Central time (Georgia is on Eastern time), at the Ingles Grocery Store in Trenton, GA - 300 S Main St, Trenton, GA 30752. From there we will make the 5 minute drive to the trailhead. For directions or questions contact Vickie at vtmouser38@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 11 - 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, June 15 - Sipsey Big Tree Hike. Strenuous.
Join us for one of the premiere hikes in North Alabama. We’ll hike about a 10-mile loop through the Sipsey Wilderness and see many unique features including the famed Big Tree and Needle Point. The trail is not hard but it is 10 miles with some elevation gain, so please be aware of the distance. Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Group size is limited to 10 per wilderness regulation. Meet at 8:30am at Walmart in Moulton AL, at the intersection of AL Hwys 24 and 167. The hike will start about 9:30am. We will try to carpool to the maximum extent possible due to road conditions and limited parking. SUVs recommended. We may stop for dinner after the hike. For information about the trail go to https://alabamarecreationtrails.org/trail/sipsey-river-trail/ To reserve your spot and for questions or comments, email Wayne at wlr265@me.com
Tuesday, June 17 - 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
Thursday, June 20 - Sierra Club Summer Social at the Monte Sano Pool/Club
Join the Sierra Club from 6:00-9:00pm as we beat the heat, swim and socialize while enjoying great views of the valley at the Monte Sano Club/Pool. We will have Bar-B-Q from Mary’s Pit Bar-B-Q. Potluck items are very welcome. There is a $5 entry fee for the pool/club for everyone. The Bar-B-Q is free for Sierra Club Members and $5 for non-members. You are welcome to bring your own food. BYOB for beverages (cooler recommended). Also, it is a good idea to bring a bag chair just in case seating is limited. The Club is located one mile from the entrance of the Park and can be accessed by turning off Monte Sano Blvd on May Drive which dead ends into Georgetta Street. Can also be accessed near park turning on Copper Road then left at circle. Please RSVP if possible. To RSVP or for more information contact Steve Jackson at covecrawler@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 25 - 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, June 29 - Blevins Gap Hike. Easy.
Join Kirsten on an adventure up Blevins Gap. This will be an easy hike of about 4 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. There will be some short, steep climbs over uneven/rocky trails. 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. Due to the construction on Cecil Ashburn Dr. and limited parking, we will carpool to the Sugar Tree Trailhead. Meet at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 9020 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville 35802 at 7:30am. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this hike. Questions, contact Kirsten at kirsten.malone@genisysgroup.com
Saturday, June 29 - Swimming Holes and Waterfalls of Lookout Mountain. Easy.
Very little hiking… lots of water. We will visit Little River Falls, Martha Falls and DeSoto Falls with time spent swimming/wading in the Hippie Hole and at Little River Falls. Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile and to spend time splashing about. Bring trail shoes, swimsuits, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera, chairs and towels. There is no lifeguard so swim at your own risk. There will be an option to have a late lunch in Fort Payne after DeSoto Falls. Meet at 8:00am sharp at United Grocery Outlet parking lot,1000 Dekalb Plaza Blvd. Ft. Payne, AL 35967 and we will caravan/carpool from there. We should be done by 2-3 pm. Questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com