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Outings
Hike Ratings
Easy - Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles.
Moderate - 5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings.
Strenuous - Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change, rocky, obstructed or nonexistent trail.
Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event; may fit any class above.
Note. Participants of Sierra Club outings are required to sign a waiver.
Nov. 10 (Sun) Stephens Gap Cave Preserve - Moderate Hike
Stephens Gap Cave - Do you like caves? Do you like waterfalls? How about waterfalls inside caves? Join the Sierra Club on an educational hike to Stephens Gap Cave. Featured in National Geographic magazine, Stephens Gap Cave in Jackson County and its surrounding property is an explorer's dream. To preserve it in its wild state, the Southeastern Cave Conservancy purchased the property a few years ago. After a short hike, a little over a mile up a steep hillside, we'll access the cave through the 'walk-in' entrance which is sloped down, rocky and most likely, muddy. We will only explore the main chamber of the cave. The cave floor is rocky, continues to slope down and, based on the rain we receive this month, we may have amazing falls that cause mist/more mud. Even under dry conditions, the cave is scenic. After viewing the cave, we'll continue exploring the property on/off trail which might include more falls, a stream bed (again, rain dependent), etc. This hike is rated moderate because of terrain conditions. This outing is limited in participant number and requires a permit/waiver that needs to be signed online, in advance to hold your spot. No special cave equipment required. Bring snacks, a camera, sturdy shoes and plenty of water.
Please contact Aaron immediately to confirm attendance/space availability and receive a link to the on-line waiver, sctrailevents@gmail.com
Once your are confirmed and your waivers are complete I will send you the meeting location.
Thunderstorms cancel this hike.
Nov. 28 (Thur) Thanksgiving Day Hike - 10 Miles - Strenuous
Hike to the top of Monte Sano! Starting at the Land Trust Oak Park Trail head (2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801) at 9 am, we will hike up to the Monte Sano State Park. After enjoying some views we will make our way back down to Oak Park. Trails may be steep and rocky and plan on 1200 ft of elevation gain. Bring water and snacks, dress for the weather, thunderstorms cancel. For directions or questions, please contact Aaron at sctrailevents@gmail.com