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)

October 2008

Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, 12
Navigation Basecamp at Mt. Rogers - An Educational Outings from the NC/VA Chapters of the Sierra Club
(NC/VA Chapter Joint Sponsorship)
Learn backcountry navigation from the Sierra Club!

Fri, Oct 10
We're Planning Our Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Outing with Other Chapters
(North Carolina Chapter and co-sponsored by VA/WV/GA/FL Chapters)
Expression of Interest: We're making plans for Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Trips and interested in your feedback

Sat, Oct 11
Adopt-A-Trail Service Outing
(Foothills)

Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, 19
Hog Camp Gap Car Camping, Amherst, VA
(Piedmont Plateau)

Sat, Oct 18
North Harper Creek/Lost Cove Cliffs Hike
(Piedmont Plateau)
Come view the colors, enjoy N Harper Creek's beautiful waterfall, and visit the overlook for Lost Coves

Sat, Oct 18 - Sun, 19
Burke's Garden Backpack
(Foothills)

Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, 26
Nantahala National Forest Work Trip - Trail Maintenance
(Capital Group)

Sat, Oct 25
Bluff Mountain Day Hike
(Foothills)

Sat, Oct 25
Stone Mountain Loop Hike
(Piedmont Plateau)
Join us for a moderate fall hike on a loop over the granite dome summit of scenic Stone Mt state park (NC)

Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
Raider Camp Creek - Hog Gap Camp Backpack
(Piedmont Plateau)
Come see Raider Camp Cliffs and the spectacular 200 ft Harper Falls along a National Wild & Scenic River - easy backpack

November 2008

Sat, Nov 8
Fall Colors of the Eno River
(Orange Chatham)
Join us for a moderate day hike to view the river and explore historic Holden's Mill

Sat, Nov 15
NC Outings Leader Meeting
(North Carolina Chapter)
If you are an Outings Leader in NC, an Outings Chair in NC, or a Sierra Club member interested in leadership and training this meeting is for you!

December 2008

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

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

Fri, May 15 - Mon, 25
Nantahala National Forest 135 Mile Circuit Backpack
(Capital Group)
Spring is the Time for a Nice Long Backpacking Trip!

NC Outings Archive

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