What we’re about
Austin Sierra Club (local branch of the Sierra Club) holds outings for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, biking, backpacking, kayaking, community service projects, and more. These include local one-day events to greenbelts and natural areas, weekend trips to state parks, as well as longer trips to national parks.
All participants must sign our Sign-In Sheet with Participation Agreement before joining one of our outings. You are strongly urged to add your cell phone and emergency contact numbers on the sheet, for your safety. More information is needed for overnight trips.
Many of our events are rated Easy and everyone is invited to particiate, but others have fitness and experience requirements. Smoking and vaping is not allowed on our events. Check with the Leader to see if pets are allowed.
Although it's not necessary to participate in our events, we encourage you to join the Sierra Club (in addition to the Meetup group), and support our efforts to protect the environment.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Service Project - Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteHueco Tanks State Park, El Paso, TX
*** RSVP ON MEETUP ALONE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT ON THE TRIP***
Join us for a week long Service Project at the Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site.
• Unique Geology: The park’s geology was formed 34 million years ago when magma cooled within an older limestone formation. Weathering has created distinctive hoodoos and hollows, known as huecos, which collect rainwater and support diverse microhabitats.
• Microhabitats: These microhabitats support a wide variety of plants and animals not typically found in the surrounding desert.
Cultural and Historical Significance
• Pictographs: The park is renowned for its extensive collection of pictographs, including over 200 “masks” or face designs left by the Jornada Mogollon people. These are considered the largest assemblage of such pictographic masks in the country.
• Historical Occupation: The site has been occupied by various cultures for over ten thousand years, with the Jornada Mogollon establishing pithouse structures and farming around 1150 A.D. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hueco-tanksWe will be doing trail work and helping to replace bridges. On site potable water and showers? Yes!
Group Campsite: 31°55'16.4"N 106°02'16.2"W
There will be a day off for hiking. Of course, you will not have to pay admission to the park.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, camping equipment, and breakfasts and lunches.
Under our system for evening meals, you and partners will be responsible for feeding the entire group one evening. This includes bringing and preparing the food, Dish Patrol and washing said pots and pans.
To sign up:
- RSVP on Meetup: The Meetup may show as full, but if you want to come, please sign up! There is usually plenty of turnover.
- Contact information: Send your name, cell number, email address to stanpeyton at gmail.com.
- Complete the Medical Form: https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021 Scan and email the form also to stanpeyton at gmail.com (preferred), or to Stan Peyton's mailing address below.
- Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who might reach out for more details. Hiking and camping in rugged wilderness areas takes extraordinary preparation, so we strive to make sure that this trip is right for you.
- Read the Participation Agreement and fill out Page 1: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
- Mail the forms to:
Stan Peyton
8408 Hanbridge Lane
Austin TX 78736
VERY IMPORTANT: IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ABOVE PAPERWORK WITHIN TEN DAYS OF YOUR SIGNING UP, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRIP.
Don't sign up unless you are serious about attending!
| YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: |
| ----------------------- |
| |•Containers for leftovers
•Kneeling pad
•Geologist's Hammer (we are not kidding)
•Tent and implements of sleeping
•Covid mask
•Dishtowel
•Earplugs
•Evening meal for Fridays and Saturday
•Flashlight
•Food and drinks for all your breakfasts, snacks and lunches
•Hat
•Long pants
•Personal prescriptions and first aid kit
•Plate/bowl
•Silverware
•Sunscreen
•Tweezers
•Water bottle
•Work gloves
- Audubon HikeTravis Audubon Society Baker Sanctuary, Leander, TX
We will hike a 3+ mile trail at a brisk pace on rugged terrain. Some sections won't have shade, many are very rocky; plan accordingly.
The endangered golden-cheecked warblers mates and nests on this sanctuary and with some luck we may view one or any of the other native wildlife that lurks about.
As such, No pets are allowed, well behaved kids are.
Afterwards, we can grab a bite at a nearby Mediterranean restaurant.Participants must sign a Liability Waiver upon arrival. You may view the waiver document: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
COVID-19 safety measures
Event will be outdoors
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed. - Discovery Wells/Twin Creeks Hike1000 Del Roy Dr, Cedar Park, TX
Let's do a pair of moderate hikes in NW Travis County. There is some rocky terrain and steep areas so boots are recommended.
First we can hike a couple of miles at Discovery Wells Cave Preserve, then we can go down the road for a couple of scenic miles at Twin Creeks.
Bring water and hiking boots. Hats are recommended.Afterwards, we can get a bite to eat at a nearby Mediterranean cafe.
Participants must sign a Liability Waiver upon arrival. You may view the waiver document: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
COVID-19 safety measures
Event will be outdoor
Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed. - Service Project - Gila Cliff Dwellings National MonumentUpper Scorpion Campground, Silver City, NM
*** RSVP ON MEETUP ALONE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT ON THE TRIP***
Important Note: This Service Project has been twinned with a September 20-28 Service Project at Bandelier National Monument. If you want to do both, you must register for each separately...
Join us for a week long Service Project at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument..
Although only 45 miles from Silver City, NM, it takes an honest 90 minutes to traverse that distance.
We will be staying at the Scorpion Campground. It has potable water, pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is a natural hot spring one mile away. Even better, the magical private Gila Hot Springs is only three miles down the road.
We will have a day off for hiking. We might have a campfire ranger talk. Park interpreters will take us to "someplace interesting."
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, camping equipment, and breakfasts and lunches.
Under our system for evening meals, you and partners will be responsible for feeding the entire group one evening. This includes bringing and preparing the food, Dish Patrol and washing said pots and pans.
To sign up:
- RSVP on Meetup: The Meetup may show as full, but if you want to come, please sign up! There is usually plenty of turnover.
- Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who might reach out for more details. Hiking and camping in rugged wilderness areas takes extraordinary preparation, so we strive to make sure that this trip is right for you.
- Contact information: Send your name, cell number, email address to stanpeyton at gmail.com.
- Complete the Medical Form: [https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021](https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021) Scan and email the form also to stanpeyton at gmail.com (preferred) , or to Stan Peyton's mailing address below.
- Read the Participation Agreement and fill out Page 1: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
- Mail the forms to:
Stan Peyton
8408 Hanbridge Lane
Austin TX 78736VERY IMPORTANT: IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ABOVE PAPERWORK WITHIN TEN DAYS OF YOUR SIGNING UP, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRIP.
Don't sign up unless you are serious about attending!
| YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: |
| ----------------------- |
| •Container(s) for leftovers |
•Kneeling pad
•Geologist's Hammer (we are not kidding)
•Tent and implements of sleeping
•Covid mask
•Dishtowel
•Earplugs
•Evening meal for Saturday
•Flashlight
•Food and drinks for all your breakfasts, snacks and lunches
•Hat
•Long pants
•Tools for working on the trail (If you already have them)
•Personal prescriptions and first aid kit
•Plate/bowl
•Silverware
•Sunscreen
•Tweezers
•Water bottle
•Work gloves
