Currently Offered Dallas Outings

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 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!

 

The outings are filling up - so register today.

Sangre de Cristo Wilderness and Great Sand Dunes National Park hike - September 2 – 6, 2026

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

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.  

Registration is available – Contact Mark Stein for details (mark@steinplanning.com or 214-789-4596)

Trip details are available here


 

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Day Hike – October 10th

LLELA Heron

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.

Trip details and registration are available here.


 

Fall Campout at Dinosaur Valley SP- October 16-18

 
Dinosaur Valley SP

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


 

Great Trinity Forest Day Hike - Saturday, October 24, 2026

Great Trinity Forest

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.  

Trip Details and registration are available here.


 

Ouachita Trail Beginners Backpacking Trip – October 30 - November 1

Ouachita Trail

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.


 

Ouatchita Trail Hike for Experienced Backpackers - November 12– 15th

Ouachita Trail Woods

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.