Left: Huron Valley Group Outing, February 2022, Nan Weston Preserve at Sharon Hollow. Photo by John Metzler. Right: Saux Trail Head, Marquette County. Photo by John Rebers.
For the past 130 years, Sierra Club outings have offered a way to explore and enjoy wonderful outdoor places. The tradition is carried on year-round by Sierra Club volunteers in Michigan. Outings are a great way to enjoy and explore Michigan's exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.
The outings knowledgeable leaders arrange activities that suit almost anyone's skill level and interest. Sierra Club volunteers trained to lead outings invite participants to join other enthusiasts as they visit places both near and far. Outings range from short hikes on urban trails, to cross-country ski outings in Michigan's designated National Forest wildernesses, to paddling on rivers across the state, to service outings designed to help protect and restore wild places and trails. A small fee may be required to help cover costs for the outings.
Find links to outings planned by Michigan Sierra Club local leaders on the Michigan Chapter website here. Current outings led by Crossroads Group and Huron Valley Group volunteers are listed on the MeetUp site (
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- Volunteer Saturday at Kensington Nature Center, Crossroads Group, December 10. Help fight against invasive species and restore and conserve natural areas.
- Service Day: Cut Your Own Tree at The Prairie, St. Joe Nature Area. Huron Valley Group, December 10. Join us for a service day at St. Joe Nature Area and get a free scotch pine tree to take home!
- Naturalist-Led Hike at Miller-Smith Preserve. Huron Valley Group, December 17. Come savor the brisk morning and see how the woods and all its inhabitants are changing as they prepare for winter’s long sleep. WAITLIST
- Waterloo Recreation Area Hike. Crossroads Group, December 18. Choose between the 5.3-mile Hickory Hills Trail or a shorter route.
For more extensive Sierra Club outings both around the country and the world, the national Sierra Club outings program also offers many exciting adventures. Find information here.