About us
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 participate, 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
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Hike Barton Creek Greenbelt from Spyglass Trailhead to Seismic Wall and Back
Spyglass Drive, Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX, USWe'll hike a total of 5-6 miles on an out-and-back portion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt from the Spyglass Trailhead to the Seismic Climbing Wall near Loop 360. This section of the Greenbelt trail is mostly level with a packed dirt surface and many rocky areas. We'll be walking at a moderately brisk pace for a good exercise hike.
There are several areas with dramatic limestone cliffs. We will pass a few climbing walls including the popular Gus Fruh Wall within the first mile from the Spyglass entrance. We will continue on the main trail to turn off on the trail heading toward the Via Fortuna trailhead. We will leave this and follow a well shaded trail toward the climbing wall across from the 360 trailhead. We will cross and then head back toward Spyglass. There may also be a possible 'alien' sighting. I then plan to move to the creek bed for a great view of the Seismic wall on the way back to Spyglass and the possibility of tacos.We'll meet by the large sign "Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt". There is plenty of street parking along Spyglass Drive.
There is a reasonable amount of shade along this route. Still, please bring plenty of water.
No pets please.
Taco Deli across the street from Spyglass trailhead entrance if anyone wants to get together for lunch after the hike.
Map of Barton Creek Greenbelt: untitled (austintexas.gov)
Participants will sign a Liability Waiver at the trailhead. You may view the waiver document here: SCSignUpSheet2020.pdf - Google Drive
1 attendee
Indigenous Peoples' Day walk along Shoal Creek
Grove Neighborhood Park, 4625 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX, USJoin us for a 7 mile easy-paced walk along Shoal Creek and thru the Rosedale and Oakmont neighborhoods. We will pass thru the ancestral and unceded homelands of indigenous peoples such as Coahuiltecans, Tonkawa, Comanche, and others, as well as the site of the Seiders Springs Massacre. We'll take a short break at Pease Park with water and restrooms, and have a short group discussion toward the end. It's possible to depart from the group and make a shorter route on your own if desired.
Afterwards we often gather for lunch.
Participants must sign a Liability Waiver at the trailhead. You may view the waiver document: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020 .
If not already a member, we encourage you to join the Sierra Club (the national club, not just the Meetup group) and help protect the environment and our democracy.
11 attendees
Hike San Saba
San Saba River Nature Park, 1007 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877, San Saba, TX, USLet's hike the three contiguous parks in San Saba and then have lunch at the Bar-D-Brewhouse. After lunch we'll walk over to the Wedding Oak Winery and have a glass of wine on the patio.
The hike is 4 miles on level terrain. Dogs are okay on the hike if on a six foot leash and well behaved. Dogs are welcome at the winery, but have to be tied up to the outside posts at the restaurant.
It takes about an hour and 45 minutes to drive to San Saba, so plan on leaving Austin by 9AM. Carpooling (not organized by Sierra Club) is encouraged - write a Comment with your location.
Participants must sign a Liability Waiver upon arrival. You may view the waiver document: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
20 attendees
Museum lecture: Biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country
Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712, USA, Austin, TX, USRSVP on Meetup does not reserve your spot - see below.
Join Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Wed., Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free public program with Dr. David Hillis exploring the extraordinary biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country. Learn how geography, geology, climate and natural history have shaped one of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots—and what makes this region such a unique and beautiful part of Texas.
Dr. Hillis is Director of the Biodiversity Center and Alfred W. Roark Centennial Professor in Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. He is also the author of Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country.
The evening includes a Q&A and light reception.Advance reservation is required: https://115694a.blackbaudhosting.com/115694a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=a48f21e8-dd29-4f28-b9e5-82b164dcaeef .
26 attendees
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