The Dallas Sierra Club is working hard on the 2027 outings plans.  We will again be offering a variety of opportunities including:

• Day hikes in the Dallas area to experience the beauty of the DFW Metroplex,

• Weekend “Car” camping (in tents and/or cabins) at state parks in Texas and Oklahoma,

• Backpacking outings in Arkansas,

• Summer get-a-ways (day hikes or backpacking) in Colorado and New Mexico, and

• Training options for hiking and backpacking.

Below are a few dates we already know of, with many more in the works.  The full slate of outings 2027 will be announced later this year.

January 2027 (TBD) - Our Annual Backpacking 101 Class

This class helps newbies learn the ropes and gives experienced hikers up-to-date information on backpacking skills

February 24 -28, 2027 - The Annual Big Bend Trip. 

This will include opportunities for day hikes and backpacking.

April 9 – 11, 2027 - Weekend Camping at Colorado Bend State Park in the Hill Country

A perennial favorite for family camping

October 10 -12, 2027 - Weekend Camping at Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma

Enjoy cabin or tent camping, 

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 offering their Fall 2026 outings.  

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.  

The outings are filling up - so register today.

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.

This outing if full

Note: This trip is full.  Contact Jim Robarge at robargeDSC@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Looking 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.  For questions contact Alana at alana.e.platt@gmail.com.

Trip Details and registration are available here

Photo by Jim Holland

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.  

Note: This trip is full.  Contact Jim Robarge at robargeDSC@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Trip Details and registration are available here.

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! 

Note: This trip is full.  Contact Jim Robarge at robargeDSC@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Trip details are available here.

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.  If you are interested, please contact Jim Robarge at RobargeDSC@gmail.com

Trip details and registration are available here.