What we’re about
The Bowling Green Hiking Club meetup is dedicated to providing opportunities for people to get outside and explore the wonderful outdoor activities in Kentucky and surrounding states. The Meetup was started in 2008 by Phil Lienesch who is a hiker, avid mountain biker, and biology professor at WKU. Depending on time of year we'll get together to hike, backpack, camp, kayak - enjoy just about any activity in the outdoors. The common thread among all the activities will be the chance to get some exercise while making friends and enjoying nature!
For identification purposes, please provide a valid photo of yourself when you join the meetup.
Activities will vary from beginner level to strenuous. Where would you like to hike? Are you interested in being a hike leader? Leave a message and let us know. You can also follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/21617553565...
Interested in paddling or cycling? Visit our sister sites: Bowling Green Canoe and Kayak Club Meetup and Bowling Green League of Cyclists. You'll meet some amazing people!
No Show Policy: Effective August 1, 2019, anyone who is a NO SHOW for three events (that means you RSVP'd "Yes" to go on an event, did not later change your RSVP to "Not Going" and did not contact the organizers in any way to let them know you were not going for three separate events) will be dropped from the meetup. We realize life happens and you are not always able to go on events, but please be considerate and let the event host or organizers know you are not going as soon as possible. Thank you.
Disclaimer: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending any Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for an event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- *EVENT FULL* Charit Creek Weekend - Big South Fork NRRAAstronomy Field , Jamestown , TN$143.00
EVENT FULL You may RSVP to the Waitlist
January 27-28, 2024
Saturday and Sunday hiking in the Big South Fork NRRA.
We'll put another log on the fire and spend Saturday night at Charit Creek rustic hike-in only lodge.Limited to ten (10) people.
Hikes TBD but we will hike somewhere before heading down to the Lodge and will definitely do the Twin Arches Loop. Sunday after we hike out, we'll hit another trail. We'll talk about it.
Lodging. Charit Creek Lodge (Charit Creek Lodge (ccl-bsf.com). The lodge's buildings are on the National Historic Register and are some of the oldest buildings being utilized in the National Park System. The cost of lodging includes a delicious home-cooked dinner served family style at 6:00 p.m. eastern time, breakfast, and a bunk bed (mattress, linens, and blanket included) in one of the field cabins that are heated by a wood stove - if it's cold, it's cold. There is no electricity, but they provide lanterns; flush toilets and hot showers are available in a separate bath house. You must bring toiletries and towels. Beer and wine are available at an additional charge during dinner.
Sunday. Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. We can linger at the lodge for a while or maybe hike from there to the Station Camp overlook (horse trail). Then it's the mile hike back to our cars and we can stop to enjoy some of the hiking trails at Pickett State Park or Pogue Creek Canyon.
Our group will have a cabin to ourselves. Coed.
There is no cell service. No electric lights. Bathrooms are in a separate building from the bunk house.
The cost for one night's lodging at Charit Creek is $143 payable in advance. When I receive your payment, I will change your RSVP from the Wait List to Going. The fee is non-refundable. The trip is on - rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the trip can be rescheduled within one year. I must pay the cost for the entire group when I make the reservation. If you are seriously interested, add yourself to the wait list and I will send you a private message telling you how to send payment to me; when I receive your payment, I will add you to the list of attendees. Thanks!
Headlight and extra batteries required. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and lunch for the trail.
We will meet at the Astronomy Field, 3851-3771 TN-154, Jamestown, TN at 8:00 a.m. central (9:00 a.m. eastern) on Saturday and drive to the trailhead.
Disclaimer
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
