Maine Chapter Outings

Providing people opportunities to get outside to enjoy Maine's spectacular natural places is a core part of our mission.

People protect what they know and love, and there's so much to love about Maine's forests, lakes, mountains, and seaside. Sierra Club outings are a great way to find out about local conservation issues while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends!

Our outings leaders are Sierra Club volunteers, and the range of outings is as diverse as their interests. You can choose from day hikes to overnights, cycling, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, short conservation-oriented walks, bird watching, canoeing down a river, island hopping kayak trips along the coast or even weeklong backpacking trips into one of Maine's fabulous backwoods areas.

Sierra Club Maine welcomes participation by all people, without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, physical or mental ability. Outings are open to members and non-members alike. No fees are charged, except for incidental expenses like park entry costs. We ask that you please leave your pets at home.

Join us and help broaden the reach of the environmental and conservation movement! For more information please email us at maine.chapter@sierraclub.org. 

View upcoming Sierra Club Maine outings

For a list of national outings and events please visit the Sierra Club National Outings page.

Tips for Participants

• Is it right for you? Find out by reading the outing announcement.
• Sign up online, or by contacting the trip leader by phone or email. You’ll learn about what to expect, directions to the meeting place, and equipment you may need.
• Read this standard waiver that you’ll be asked to sign before the start of the outing.
• Your trip leader will suggest clothing and other items that will make the trip more enjoyable, such as comfortable shoes and clothing, a bottle of water, a rain jacket and extra layer in case of weather changes.

During the Outing

The Sierra Club provides trained leaders who know the venue, have at least basic First-Aid training, and have your trip enjoyment in mind.  Good communication between leaders and participants is practiced, and the participants are required to stay together for the duration of the outing.

Carpooling Policy

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

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