What we’re about
Do you enjoy being outdoors and staying active?
Come join us, we’re outside year-round!
The goal of our Outings Program is to give Metro Detroiters meaningful outdoor experiences that inspire greater care for our natural environment and, perhaps, motivate them to become Sierra Club members and activists. The Sierra Club’s Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) is part of the Michigan Chapter of the National Sierra Club—one of the oldest environmental organizations in the United States.
Our outings program offers something for everyone: easy walks in local parks, day hikes, camping, birding, wildflower walks, wilderness trips, backpacking and more. Events are typically held two or more times each month. We serve Metro Detroit, including Wayne, St. Clair, Macomb, and most of Oakland County. Powered by dedicated volunteers, we also host educational programs, activist activities, and conservation meetings that focus on environmental issues affecting access to nature, climate, conservation, and public health.
All Sierra Club activities are open to the public—you don’t need to be a member to join us! Whether you’re passionate about protecting the environment or simply curious about exploring nature, we welcome you to participate in our outings and attend our meetings. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.sierraclub.org/michigan/southeast-michigan.
For questions, please email [sierra.club.semg@gmail.com](mailto:sierra.club.semg@gmail.com). Several members of our SEMG Executive Committee monitor this inbox, making it the best way to connect with us.
Upcoming events
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Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
2500 Kern Rd, Lake Orion, MI, USJoin us for a scenic 6-mile hike at one of Oakland County’s beautiful parks—Bald Mountain Recreation Area. With its mix of forest trails, lakes, and rolling terrain, this park offers beautiful scenery and fresh air in every season.
Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001DC4MPIA1
Park at the Bald Mountain Shooting Range (coordinates: 42.7462019, -83.2193139). This is where we will meet. Please arrive by 9:45 AM so we can begin promptly at 10:00 AM. There are restrooms at the shooting range store that we can use before and after the hike.23 attendees
Holly State Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
Holly Recreation Area, 5006 McGinnis Road, Holly, MI, USJoin us for a 5-mile hike on the Wilderness Trail at Holly State Recreation Area in Oakland County, starting at the Overlook Trailhead. This easy-to-moderate hike takes you through hilly, wooded terrain with scenic views. A porta potty is available at the scenic overlook, accessible at both the beginning and end of the hike. We’ll take water breaks along the way to stay refreshed.
Please register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001M2jQcIAJ
Although our hikes are always free, we are happy to accept donations to support the Southeast Michigan Group’s activities as part of our activities and programs. A donation jar will be available at registration if you’d like to help fund our important conservation and advocacy work in Metro Detroit.
Hike Leader:
For questions, please email sierra.club.semg@gmail.com.
Meeting Location:
• Time: 9:45 AM to approximately 1:00 PM
• Parking: Park at the Overlook picnic area, coordinates are 42.80883387070028, -83.51342580293377
Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and the season’s weather appropriate clothing. Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.
Cancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.
Park Pass Information:
When visiting a Michigan State Park, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.5 attendees
Past events
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