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🥾 Sassafras Trail Loop Hike – Paris Mountain State Park
Saturday, March 21 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a beautiful 2.3-mile Sassafras Trail loop hike at Paris Mountain State Park. Enjoy a shaded forest walk through a rich variety of flora and fauna—perfect for connecting with Mother Nature.

This hike takes place on a Saturday, hikers-only day, so there’s no need to worry about cyclists. The hike is rated moderate, with an elevation gain of approximately 340 feet. Restrooms are available at the parking lot.

🔎 Learn more and register for these events by visiting our page at:

👉 https://www.sierraclub.org/south-carolina

Recent Past Events

Bunched Arrowhead Workday

🌱 Volunteer Work Day – Travelers Rest
Saturday, March 7th | 9:30 a.m.

Sierra Upstate, in partnership with Frank Holleman of Naturaland Trust, is hosting a volunteer work day to help restore a newly protected Bunched Arrowhead preserve in Travelers Rest.

This 25-acre forest and wetland site supports a significant population of the endangered Bunched Arrowhead and was rescued from nearby development. While major cleanup has already occurred, smaller invasive plants remain—and we need your help to finish the job!

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup in Greenville on February 14th

Saturday, February 14, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 AM

Thank You! Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup — February 14th
Nine wonderful volunteers came out on a beautiful Valentine’s Day morning to clean up our section of East North St. and Old Spartanburg Rd. while building new friendships along the way. Together, we collected 11 bags of trash over 1.6 miles, along with bumpers, road debris, and even a kitchen sink!

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to help keep our community clean and beautiful. Your effort truly makes a difference.

Volunteers: Joseph C., Claire B., Vidya & Niranjan K., Nathan L., Daniel P., MarySue S., Tracy T., and Jen R..

We look forward to seeing you again on May 16, 2026!

Feb 14, 2026 AAH Cleanup

Sierra Upstate Outings Survey 2026

In January 2026 we launched a Survey to ask our members which activities interest them most. While the window has closed to win the rafle prize for completing the survey-- we will keep the link up all year for you to give us you suggestions. Complete the survey here

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