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NC Outings Calendar

(Sunset and Moon set, Linville Gorge, NC courtesy Michael Jones 2007)

Shown below is our current regional outings calendar for the NC Chapter of the Sierra Club. Our trips are open to club members and the general public alike. All trips require signing a waiver and some trips require refundable deposits or fees associated with general outings expense.

Our hikes officially begin and end at the trailhead. We meet at convenient locations where car pooling to the trailhead is encouraged as a participant managed and cost shared activity. No firearms or radios are allowed. You will be required to sign a liability waiver during trip sign-up or upon meeting us at the trailhead.

For multi-day trips please register with the outings leader, who will provide you with additional information and requirements of the outing. Be sure to discuss your experience and expectations, plus any special needs.

 Pets are permitted only on pet-friendly trips as advertised by our outings leaders; make sure to ask in advance.  If refundable, trip deposits are returned only at the trailhead, otherwise they go into our general outings fund for leader training and reimbursement.

For all outings check the outing details for leader contact, pre-registration, requirements to participate, and refundable or non-refundable trip deposits. 

We've gone interactive, so please visit our Outings Blog to catch up on what's been going on, read our outings reports, make plans, or to see beautiful photos of our state.

Enjoy the hike! (and help promote paddling by taking this short NC State Parks survey)

November 2008

Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6, 2009
Doorway to the Back Country: Sierra Club Beginner Backpacking Class
(North Carolina Chapter)
If you are interested in taking our Beginner Backpacking Class please get in touch!

December 2008

Sat, Dec 6
Hyde County. Wolf Howling and Hike, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
(Cypress Group)
Wolf Howling and Hike, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Sat, Dec 6
Hanging Rock Waterfalls Hike
(Piedmont Plateau)
The waterfalls of Hanging Rock are calling.

Sun, Dec 7
Winter Day Hike at Falls Lake
(Headwaters)

Fri, Dec 12
Full Moon Trail Hike
(Piedmont Plateau)
View a portion of the watershed and Lake Brandt as we hike under a full moon.

Sat, Dec 13
Give a Gift that will Last for Generations – Help Build the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
(Capital Group)
We will be joining other civic minded hiking groups and individuals in building the next section of the Mountains to Sea trail.

Sun, Dec 14
Pitt County: Walk Along The Tar River
(Cypress Group)
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the route of the South Tar River Greenway (under construction)

Sat, Dec 20
Hanging Rock State Park Day Hike
(Foothills)

January 2009

Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, 4
Art Loeb Trail Backpack
(Capital Group)
Follow the premier trail in the Pisgah on a Winter Backpack

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, 4
Long Cane Creek Base Camp Backpack
(Piedmont Plateau)
Join us for a winter base camp backpack in milder SC climes

Sat, Jan 10
Cook's Wall Hike at Hanging Rock
(Piedmont Plateau)
Let's see and enjoy this trail's special winter beauty!

Tue, Jan 13
Conservation Committee Meeting
(Capital Group)

Sat, Jan 24
Grassy Gap/Basin Creek Hike
(Piedmont Plateau)
Meander along a beautiful mountain stream into a historic cove in Doughton Park.

March 2009

Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, 8
2nd Annual Mt. Rogers Winter Basecamp Trip
(North Carolina Chapter)
Come join the NC/VA/WV Chapters of the Sierra Club on a Winter Basecamp Trip to the Highest Place in Virginia

May 2009

Wed, May 13 - Mon, 25
Nantahala National Forest 153 Mile Circuit Backpack
(Capital Group)
Spring is the Time for a Nice Long Backpacking Trip!

October 2009

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, 25
Bartram Trail Backpack
(Capital Group)
Hike the historic Bartram Trail end-to-end!

NC Outings Archive

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