The Dallas Sierra Club currently offers the following outings and/or classes. Click the title for details. If you have any questions about these outings, or Sierra Club outings in general, please contact the Dallas Sierra Club's Outings Chair Jim Robarge at robargeDSC@gmail.com.
White Rock Lake Monthly Cleanup - Help take care of our adopted section of White Rock Lake Park on the second Saturday of every month.
The Dallas Sierra Club is excited to promote their Summer/Fall 2026 outings offerings. We have a variety of opportunities for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wants experienced campers and hikers to provide a fun and safe adventure. Please contact Jim Robarge robargeDSC@gmail.com or the trip leader for any questions you may have. See you out there!
A few notes:
The September Sangre de Cristo trip is now available for registration (please contact Mark Stein at 214-789-4596 before registering).
The dates of the Fall outings have been set for your reference. Registration will be available when the July newsletter is sent.
Join us for these outdoor related programs you can enjoy from the comfort of your home:
Cell Phone Photography - Tue, June 9
Great Summer Reads (Environmental/Nature) - Tue, July 14
These are Zoom gatherings offered by the Dallas Sierra Club. All are welcome. Pre-registration is required so scammers can't get in. For more information and how to register, go to our home page: http://www.dallassierraclub.org.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hike - June 12 - 20
Contact Mark Stein at mark@steinplanning.com for information on the trip.
NOTE: One slot is available - Contact Mark Stein at mark@steinplanning.com or 214-789-4596 for more information.
This will be a beautiful hike from Twenty-Mile Trailhead on the southwest edge of the park (North Carolina), backpack to Rich Gap and Gregory Bald on the Tennessee border, then loop downhill to the starting trailhead. Trip details and registration are available here.
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness and Great Sand Dunes National Park hike in September 2 - 6, 2026
See highly contrasting landscapes with a hike to the Dunes Visitor Center from Mosca Pass and back to camp in the pass. Next morning, backpack the scenic Comanche-Venable loop over two alpine passes, including the amazing Phantom Terrace. Trip details are available here
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Day Hike – October 10th
Want to enjoy the natural beauty of the DFW area? Join the Dallas Sierra Club on a hike to experience the variety of flora and fauna at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Information and registration will be available in July.
Fall Campout at Dinosaur Valley SP- October 16-18
Save the date for a weekend of fun, natural beauty and camaraderie. We’ve reserved the large group campsite which offers plenty of room for tent campers of all ages. We’ll offer hike options of varying lengths and leave our own footprints alongside the dinosaurs who explored the Paluxy River area long before us. Details and registration coming mid-summer. For information contact Liz at lizwico@aol.com
Photo by Jim Holland
Great Trinity Forest Day Hike - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dallas Sierra Club is excited to offer a day hike in the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas. This will be a unique opportunity to hike off trail in the wilds of Dallas. Details and registration will be available in July..
Ouachita Trail Beginners Backpacking Trip – October 30 - November 1
Want to get away for a short backpacking trip to the mountains? The Ouachita trail is a beautiful mountain hike that begins in Eastern Oklahoma about 3 ¾ hours from Dallas. The Dallas Sierra Club is hosting a trip starting from the Winding Stair trailhead. Whether you are looking for your first overnight backpacking experience, want to test out your latest gear or just enjoy a weekend in the woods, this is the hike for you. We are happy to help you prepare for the trip! For details and registration click here.
Ouatchita Trail Hike for Experienced Backpackers - November 11– 15th
Do you want to experience the beauty of the Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas mountains? If you are an experienced backpacker and want to end your 2026 backpacking season with a beautiful hike, join us for a long weekend hike along the Ouachita Trail. This hike will include mountain climbs and river crossings with camping in a National Wilderness area. Details and registration will be available in July. If you are interested, please contact Jim Robarge at RobargeDSC@gmail.com