austin sierra club outings

local outings...

Do you have a special interest or knowledge that you would like to share with your fellow Sierra Club members - interests such as history, archaeology, geology, natural history, or architecture around which we could organize an outing? If you do, the Austin Group can help you put together the outing and provide an experienced outings leader to take care of the details so you can concentrate on sharing your knowledge with our members. Please contact our Outings Chairman Niles Seldon at and discuss your ideas with him.

Here is a sample of our local outings. For more events, check our Meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/Austin-Sierra-Club-Outings You are encouraged to obtain a free user account on meetup.com, to be able to RSVP for events. Note that many events have no limits on the number of participants, whereas others have a maximum number. On some events, such as camping trips which have a limited number of campsites and incur costs, an RSVP on Meetup does not reserve you a place on the trip. In those cases the trip description will provide contact information for the leader so that you can reserve a spot.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - McKINNEY ROUGHS LCRA PARK HIKE
An 8-mile hike. Meet at 9 a.m. at southeast corner of parking lot of Omni Hotel at southeast corner of Ben White and IH 35. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, lunch and $4 park admission fee. For more info, email Philip at .

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 - CRESTVIEW HIKE
Meet at 6:15 p.m. at the Northwest Park swimming pool, 700 Ardath. We'll take an easy 4-mile walk on city streets to the Crestview MetroRail Station, with a dinner stop along the way. The club appreciates a donation of a few dollars. For more info, email Janis at .

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 - ALLEN PARK HIKE
Meet at 6:15 p.m. at the corner of Far West and Wood Hollow. Join us for a leisurely but hilly 3 mile hike through the Highland Hills neighborhood streets to Allen Park. Join us for food and drink afterwards. The club appreciates a donation of a few dollars. For more info, email Janis at .

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 - TRAVIS AUDUBON MOONLIGHT HIKE
Meet at 7:45 p.m. at the Baker Sanctuary near Cedar Park. From Austin, go north on Hwy 183 and take the last free exit at Lakeline Mall Blvd. Go thru light and turn left at the next light onto Lakeline Blvd. Go several miles and turn left at the light on Cypress Creek. Go to the end and turn right onto Anderson Mill Rd. Go thru the light at Zeppelin and take the second left onto Lime Creek Rd. Go about 1 mile until you see the parking area next to the metal monster. No pets please. The club appreciates a donation of a few dollars. For more info call Paul at 940-5435.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 - BRIGHT LEAF HIKE
Join us at 10 a.m. for a hilly 4 mile hike with exceptional views. From the MOPAC/2222 intersection, take 2222 west 1.1 miles. Just after passing the traffic light at Mesa Drive, turn left on Creek Mountain Road. Go 0.1 mile to bottom of hill and turn right on Old Bull Creek Road. Go 0.1 mile and turn left through an unmarked gate to the parking lot. Pets not permitted in the preserve. Join us for lunch afterwards. A small donation is appreciated to help with club expenses. For more info, email Janis at .

SUNDAY, MAY 27 - TOUR de VOLENTE BIKE RIDE
Join us at 8:30 a.m. for a moderately paced 20-mile road bike ride along the north shore area of Lake Travis near Volente (the most scenic ride in Travis County). Riders must wear a helmet, bring water, and obey all traffic laws. From Austin, go north on Highway 183 and take the last free exit at Lakeline Mall Blvd. Go through the light and turn left at the next light onto Lakeline Blvd. Go several miles and turn left at the light on Cypress Creek. Go to the end and turn right onto Anderson Mill Road. Go through the light at Zeppelin and take the second left onto Lime Creek Road. Go about 2 miles until you go almost to the bottom of the hill. The mailboxes will be on your left at Fisher Hollow near 11000 Lime Creek Road. The club appreciates a donation of a few dollars. For more info call Paul at 249-1976.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - BERRY SPRINGS HIKE
Join us at 8:30 a.m. at Williamson County's Berry Springs Park and Preserve for a 3.5 mile hike along Berry Creek. The park is located at 1801 County Road 152 in Georgetown. A small donation is appreciated to help with club expenses. For more info, email Janis at .

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 - KAYAKING ON LADYBIRD LAKE
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Texas Rowing center, http://www.texasrowingcenter.com/map_and_directions.htm (across from Austin High School) for a leisurely hour or of paddling as the sun sets over the lake. Participants must be able to swim. Rental boats available. A small donation is appreciated to help with club expenses. For more info, email Niles at .

FRIDAY, JULY 13 THROUGH JULY 22 - COLORADO HIKING AND CAMPING
Sve the date for our annual week of hiking and camping at Ridgway State Park, Colorado. See the trip information pdf at San Juan 2012. For more info, contact Ed Crean at or 512-971-2279.

 

 

• In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy prior to the outing, please see: Sierra Club Liability Waiver Form OR call (415) 977-5630.
• In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outing, 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.
• Voluntary donations are solicited by Austin Sierra Club Outings Leaders on these events in order to support the activities of the club, including the local newsletter. Donations of $1, $2, $3 or more are encouraged, but are not required for participation. We still like you, even if you don't have any money.

Ok, about those dogs. First, let's establish that we love 'em, bless their furry hearts. Unfortunately, not all dogs are fully socialized and not all people share our affection for them. Because of some nasty instances in California (where else?) in which dogs not fully under the control of their owners managed to chomp a hike participant, Sierra Club National lawyers (who else?) have told us to restrict dogs from all outings unless the outings leaders specifically state that the hike is 'dog-friendly.' Please observe all restrictions on pets posted for an outing. If there is no mention of pets (either 'dog-friendly' or 'no dogs, please') please check with the outings leader before bringing Bowser along on a hike. Thanks. (woof)

austin sierra club outings

social events ...

These events will bring together Sierra Club members and potential members, both singles and families, in order to learn about, enjoy, and discuss the outdoors, our environment and issues related to both. Sierra Club Social Events may be led by a Sierra Club member who is not a certified Outings Leader.

austin sierra club outings

major outings and fund-raisers...

Major Outings are trips longer than a weekend. A portion of the trip fee, after all trip expenses have been deducted, is returned to the Austin Sierra Club as a donation and is applied to club expenses such as the cost of the production of the monthly newsletter, The Austin Sierran. Major Outings are always led by qualified and certified Sierra Club Outings Leaders, all of whom are experienced leaders and are trained in Wilderness First Aid.

Major Outings are planned yearly by participating Outings Leaders at a special meeting in January. If you would like to contribute ideas for a major outing, inquire about a specific major outing or simply be kept informed of upcoming outings as they are planned, please contact the current Outings Chair, Niles Seldon at nseldon@ix.netcom.com.

Watch this space for additional details as they become available or contact the trip leader to be placed on a contact list of interested participants.

Can't find the outing you are looking for? Check out the special links to outdoor activities. The links includes paths to the outings offerings of other Lone Star Sierra Clubs around the state as well as to other non-Sierra Club outdoor outings organizations. Check it out at: ADDITIONAL OUTINGS LINKS

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