What we’re about
Friends and members of the Sierra Club,
We have resumed offering hiking outings as of March 2022.
Obviously our and the National Club's priority is your and your family's safety, as well as fulfilling our mission to get people outdoors!
General Information About the Sierra Club and the local Great Basin group Outings
Thank you for choosing to join us on one of our outings - a 100+ year tradition of the Sierra Club! For many decades, volunteers of our local group, the Great Basin Group, have lead outings throughout the region. Areas of the region include the greater Reno area, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the vast interior of the state of Nevada.
We are not "just another Meetup group". The Sierra Club has been in existence for over 125 years. Our mission is to "Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet". Our volunteer outings leaders will, at a minimum, have basic first aid training and go through a mentoring process with veteran outings leaders before becoming outings leaders themselves. That is the minimum that you can expect. Many of our outings leaders will have decades of experience leading outings in our region and have many wonderful outdoor secrets to share with you!
Almost all trips posted on this website are Sierra Club outings - all participants must sign a Sierra Club Sign-in Sheet and Liability Waiver at the trailhead before we begin each outing. If you have any question about the difficulty of the outing and whether you have the appropriate fitness, and/or equipment to participate, contact the outing leader before the day of the outing. During the outing, expect to remain with the outings leader during the entire outing, unless there is a co-leader (this is for safety and liability reasons). If you plan on bringing a dog, please ask the outing leader of the trip for permission and special instructions before the day of the outing.
You do not have to be a Sierra Club member to participate in our outings.
All participants will be asked to donate $1 to the Sierra Club Great Basin Group every time they join us for an outing to fund our outings leader training programs.
Find more Great Basin Group outings here:
http://www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/great-basin/outings-and-events
Join us on facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/scgbg/
Learn more about the Great Basin Group here:
http://www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/great-basin
Join the Sierra Club here (when you see the opportunity, enter our group code "1401"):
http://www.sierraclub.org/
If you are interested in becoming an outings leader for the Great Basin Group, contact me at:
jarrettrl02@gmail.com
Hopefully, we will meet out on the trail soon!
Rob Jarrett
Outings Chair - Great Basin Group
"We Get You Outdoors"
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Evening Conditioning Hike -- Ballardini RanchBallardini Ranch Trailhead, Reno, NV
Get in shape after work with an evening conditioning hike of 4 miles at a brisk pace.
Discover trails and learn about nature and geology around the Truckee Meadows.
Hoping to see blooming Desert Peach, singing Meadowlarks and other flora and fauna.
Elevation gain up to 1000 ft. Moderately moderate. DL (Dogs limited).Since this is a Sierra Club hike, we ask you to sign our liability waiver before the hike and donate $1 to help cover First Aid Training for all our leaders.
If you want to review the Sierra Club Sign-Up and Participant Agreement in advance, see pages 3-4 at: https://bit.ly/3zN1JlLeader: Ridge Walker
Co-Leader: Cris G. - Wednesday Afternoon Luncheon HikeRancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, NV
Bring a sandwich and we'll have lunch at one of the picnic tables in the park.
Then we'll take a walk of 2-3 miles along the pathways through the Arboretum and along Evans Creek to see blossoming plant life, and singing birds.
Elevation gain up to 100 ft. Easy. ND (No Dogs.)Since this is a Sierra Club hike, we ask you to sign our liability waiver before
the hike and donate $1 to help cover First Aid Training for all our leaders.
If you want to review the Sierra Club Sign-Up and Participant Agreement in advance, see pages 3-4 at: https://bit.ly/3zN1Jl0Leader: Cris G.
Co-Leader: Ridge Walker - Moderate Evening Conditioning Hike -- Evans Canyon.Evans Canyon Trailhead, Reno, NV
Get in shape after work with an evening conditioning hike of 3 miles at a brisk pace.
Hiking from the trailhead past the Basque Monument and then up Evans Canyon.
We hope to see some blooming Desert Peach and Purple Sage.
Discover trails and learn about nature and geology around the Truckee Meadows.
Elevation gain up to 500 ft. Mostly on trails. Moderate difficulty. DL (Dogs limited).Since this is a Sierra Club hike, we ask you to sign our liability waiver before the hike and donate $1 to help cover First Aid Training for all our leaders.
If you want to review the Sierra Club Sign-Up and Participant Agreement in advance, see pages 3-4 at: https://bit.ly/3zN1JlLeader: Jeanne
Co-Leader: Dean T. - Camel Back PeaksMine Shaft Drive, Reno, NV
Join us on an unforgettable adventure to the summit of both the Camel Back Peaks (Peak 6305). Nestled amidst rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas, this trail promises an exhilarating experience for nature enthusiasts. As you ascend, keep your eyes peeled for wild mustangs roaming freely across the sun-kissed slopes. These majestic creatures, descendants of the Old West, add an element of mystique to the landscape. again we should see plenty of wildflowers that carpet the trailside. From delicate lupines to fiery Indian paintbrushes, the colors burst forth, creating a living canvas against the azure sky. So lace up your boots, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and let the magic of the Camel Back Peaks unfold before you. 🌼🐎🏞️
Paperwork
Please fill out the Medical Waiver for this hike and bring it with you to the trail head and read the Disclaimer on pages 3 and 4 of this document.Hike Details
Distance: 5.36 miles round trip (out and back)
Elevation Gain: 1495 feet
Rating: Moderate
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Leader: Dean T
Co-Lead: Mike L
Meetup Location: Mine Shaft Drive dead end (GPS 39°25'38.3"N 119°42'02.5"W)
Dogs LimitedGear/Attire
Good boots
2 Liters of water
Small lunch
Sun protection (hats, sunscreen, etc...)
A trusty cameraGroup Etiquette
Hiking with a group is different than going solo. It’s about building relationships and enjoying nature together! If your plans change, please cancel your RSVP to let someone else take your place.
If you’ve never hiked as a group before, here are some tips:
• Arrive on time
• Stay with the group
• Know your abilities
• Be safe
• Respect others
• Leave no trace Most importantly, pack out what you bring in!