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 (3)
See all- Moderate Evening Conditioning Hike -- Lower Whites CreekWhites Creek Park, Reno, NV
Get in shape after work with an evening conditioning hike at a brisk pace.
Discover trails and learn about nature and geology around the Truckee Meadows.
Hopefully we will see the leaves starting to turn to their fall colors.
2-3 miles. Elevation gain up to 500 ft. 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/3zN1Jl0Leader: Ridge Walker
Co-Leader: TBA - Mt Rose TH: Frog Pond to Galena Creek Falls Loop Hike 6 miles (Moderate)Mt Rose Trailhead, Reno, NV
This is a loop hike that starts at the Mount Rose trailhead, leads to a meadow with a small pond, crosses over to Galena Creek Falls and then back to the parking lot. Water is minimal along this trail.
Waiver & Medical Form
This is considered a Sierra backcountry hike. All participants must fill out a medical form and give it to the hiking leader before embarking on this trip. If you are able to print, fill out, and bring this form with you to the hike that will save time. This form will be returned to you after the hike. If you can't bring a completed form with you, I will have extra at the trailhead. Click here to print the Sierra Club Medical Form.Also, you will be required to sign a waiver at the trailhead. Please click on this link to review the Sierra Club Sign-Up and Participant Agreement on pages 3-4 before you RSVP.
Adults Only
Well Behaved Dogs Welcome (see guidance below)
Distance: ~ 6 miles loop hike
Speed: 2.0 miles/hour
Elevation Gain: +1000 feet
Rating: Moderate as hike is at an elevation over 8000 ft. Poles may be helpful for rocky areas.
Meetup Location: Park in Mount Rose trailhead parking lot. Click here for location.
Leader: Beth H.
Co-Lead: TBDDirections to Trailhead
From Reno drive south on I-580 S/US 395 S towards Carson City. Take Exit 43 and merge onto NV 431 W driving towards Lake Tahoe. Drive for approximately 16 miles and then turn right into the Mount Rose Summit parking lot. Pit toilets may or may not be available.Carpooling
As the Sierra Club leader I will not be coordinating nor participating in a carpool. Individuals may organize carpools using the Comment Section of this event.Current Road Conditions & Construction
To check for road construction and current travel conditions to the trailhead, click here for NDOT 511 map.What to Bring
The 10 EssentialsCheck the weather and dress appropriately. Prepare for anything such as mud and cooler temperatures. Pack an extra layer such as a jacket. Bring plenty of water for this hike at altitude.
• Hiking poles help with the slippery, steep sections and rocks
• Hiking boots
• Hat and sunblock
• Lunch/trail snacksDog Guidance
If you choose to bring your dog(s), they must be experienced on the trail, respond to voice commands, and be well mannered with other dogs and humans. You are required to bring bags to pack out any poop. If we are in a location where a leash is required, you must abide by the local rules. Please bring extra water for your pet in case there is no environmental water source.Group 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 traceLeave No Trace Principles
Most importantly, pack out what you bring in!Sierra Club Info
Sign-in, backcountry medical form, participant agreement, and liability waiver required when you arrive at the trailhead. A $1 donation to support outings and programs for our local Sierra Club Great Basin Group is appreciated. Membership is not a requirement to participate on a hike. See you on the trail for fun and friendship!https://www.sierraclub.org/
http://www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/great-basin
https://www.facebook.com/groups/scgbg/ - Spooner Summit - Upper Clear Creek TrailSpooner Summit Trailhead, Carson City, NV
Autumn Hike along the Clear Creek Trail from Spooner Summit to Five Valleys View.
We will be hiking 6 miles at an altitude of 7000 ft with elevation loss/gain of 500 feet.
Bring a lunch and plenty of water.
Good hiking boots and windbreakers are recommended.
Moderate difficulty. DL (Dogs limited).Waiver & Medical Form
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/3zN1Jl0Also, since this outing is longer than 2 hours and carpooling may be involved:
All participants must fill out a medical form and give it to the outing leader before embarking on this trip. If you are able to fill out, print, and bring this form with you to the hike, that will save time. The form will be returned to you after the hike. If you can't bring a completed form with you, I will have extra at the trailhead. Here is a link to the:
Sierra Club Medical Form.Carpooling
We will meet for optional carpooling at Galena Junction Shopping Center,
18250 Wedge Pkwy, along the Mt. Rose Hwy in south Reno at 8:30a.
Look for us just west of the Starbucks.
If you share a ride, be sure to help the driver out with gas money.
If you want to meet at the trailhead, be at Spooner Summit south trailhead at 9:15a.
Please let me know if you plan to meet at Starbucks or the trailhead.COVID-19 safety measures
Masks are not required on this outing. Carpooling is optional, but if you decide to ride with someone make sure that you and they are comfortable with wearing or not wearing a mask.Leader: Ridge Walker
Co-Leader: Dean Taylor
