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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, August 6 - 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. Please 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, August 8 - Rainbow Mountain Fast Hike. Strenuous.
Join Wayne for a weekly fast hike on Rainbow Mountain. This will be a cardio intensive hike/trail run at a quick pace over rocky terrain with some steep elevation gains and descents. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the Land Trust if you are not a member. We will meet at 233-245 Stoneway Trail · Madison, AL, at 5:30pm. The hike leaves at 6:00pm sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this event. Questions, contact Wayne at wlr265@me.com
Saturday, August 10 - Monte Sano Relaxed Pace Hike. Moderate.
Kirsten is leading a relaxed hike on Monte Sano. This will be a moderate hike of about 5 miles. There will be some short, steep climbs over uneven and rocky trails. Dress for the weather, including sturdy shoes. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the State Park entrance fee of $5. We will meet at the Hikers parking lot in the Monte Sano State Park. 5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this hike. Questions, contact Kirsten at kirsten.malone@genisysgroup.com
Tuesday, August 13 - 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. Please 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, August 15 - Rainbow Mountain Fast Hike. Strenuous.
Join Wayne for a weekly fast hike on Rainbow Mountain. This will be a cardio intensive hike/trail run at a quick pace over rocky terrain with some steep elevation gains and descents. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the Land Trust if you are not a member. We will meet at 233-245 Stoneway Trail · Madison, AL, at 5:30pm. The hike leaves at 6:00pm sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this event. Questions, contact Wayne at wlr265@me.com
Saturday, August 17 - Machine Falls Hike and Jack Daniels Distillery Tour. Moderate.
This is a roadtrip to visit a beautiful waterfall in a natural area near Tullahoma, TN. The hike is about 5 miles with a steep descent down to the falls and a steep climb back out over rocky terrain. After the hike there will be an optional trip to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN for a tour of the distillery. Bring water and snacks. The Distillery tour is $15. We will meet at the trailhead parking lot, 1 Powell Rd, Tullahoma, TN 37388 at 9:00am. Dress for the weather. Thunderstorms cancel. For directions or questions contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 20 - 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. Please 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, August 22 - Rainbow Mountain Fast Hike. Strenuous.
Join Wayne for a weekly fast hike on Rainbow Mountain. This will be a cardio intensive hike/trail run at a quick pace over rocky terrain with some steep elevation gains and descents. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the Land Trust if you are not a member. We will meet at 233-245 Stoneway Trail · Madison, AL, at 5:30pm. The hike leaves at 6:00pm sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this event. Questions, contact Wayne at wlr265@me.com
Saturday, August 24 - Limrock Caving Outing. Strenuous.
Limrock Blowing Cave is an excellent beginners caving experience. This cave is a three-mile long stream cave with large walking passages, pretty rooms and nice formations. This hike is rated strenuous because of terrain conditions. This outing is limited in participant number and requires a permit/waiver that needs to be signed online in advance to hold your spot. No special caving equipment is required. We will be borrowing helmets and lights from the Huntsville caving group. Bring snacks, camera, sturdy shoes, knee and elbow pads and plenty of water.
Please contact Aaron immediately at sctrailevents@gmail.com to confirm attendance/space availability and receive a link to the on-line waiver. Once you are confirmed and your waivers are complete I will send you the meeting location and time.
Tuesday, August 27 - 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. Please 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, August 29 - Rainbow Mountain Fast Hike. Strenuous.
Join Wayne for a weekly fast hike on Rainbow Mountain. This will be a cardio intensive hike/trail run at a quick pace over rocky terrain with some steep elevation gains and descents. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the Land Trust if you are not a member. We will meet at 233-245 Stoneway Trail · Madison, AL, at 5:30pm. The hike leaves at 6:00pm sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this event. Questions, contact Wayne at wlr265@me.com