NC Outings Calendar

Sunset and Moonset, 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 signup 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—be 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 outings detail for leader contact, pre-registration, requirements to participate, and refundable or non-refundable trip deposits.

Enjoy the hike!

What's New for 2008 - Updated March 24th
(North Carolina Chapter)
We're Working on Updates to our Outings Calendar

NC Backpacker's Bookclub
(North Carolina Chapter)
Check out our reading list

Navigation 101: Map & Compass Primer
(North Carolina Chapter)
This document presents an introduction to backcountry navigation.

May 2008

Sat, May 17
Wildflower Hike - Bluff Mountain
(Piedmont Plateau)
Join us as we explore the Nature Conservancy's preserve at Bluff Mountain to appreciate the spring flowers.

Sat, May 17 - Sat, 24
Week long Backpacking trip- Nantahala National Forest 118 Mile
(Capital Group)
This is a strenuous, 17 miles a day backpacking trip.

Sun, May 18
Kayak Lake Jordon Backwaters
(OCG)
Kayak the backwater of beautiful, but environmentally threatened Jordan Lake.

June 2008

Sun, Jun 1
Raleigh Greenway Bike Outing for Kids and Parents/Guardians
(Capital Group)

Thu, Jun 5
American Tobacco Trail Hike
(Orange Chatham)

Fri, Jun 6 - Sun, 8
Mt. Mitchell Shoulder
(Piedmont Plateau)
We're backpacking to a base camping on Mt. Mitchell, the highest point in the east

July 2008

Fri, Jul 4 - Sun, 6
Pisgah National Forest Grandpas' & Grandsons Mountain Get-Together
(Capital Group)
Join us for easy day hikes and camping an idylic, base-camp setting.

October 2008

Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2
Citico and Slickrock Backpack/Day hikes Week
(Capital Group)
Nine day trip with 10-12 mile hikes per day. Rated moderate to strenuous.

NC Outings Archive

See what you just missed, or research our previous outings from 2006 to date.