About us
We are a group of ordinary folks in Northern Kentucky interested in the outdoors and in protecting the environment. We offer hikes, trail maintenance work in local parks, interesting presentations on regional environmental topics, book clubs, local food events, environmental activism and good old fun with other outdoor, environmental people. We're happy that you're interested in our Group. We are a part of the national Sierra Club, and of the Cumberland Chapter of the Sierra Club in Kentucky. Check back here regularly. We will be posting new events all the time!
Upcoming events
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Fall Nature Hike Through Morning View Heritage Area
Morning View Heritage Area, 15168 Decoursey Pike, Morning View, KY, USWe’ll hike all the trails, about 3 miles in 2.5-3 hrs, walking at a varying pace thru woods and fields, up hills and down into valleys with small streams. Expect multiple climbs & descents upto 200’. Atop some hills will be nice photo-ops. Beginners are welcome!
This is a 213-acre nature preserve in SE Kenton County just west of the Licking River. For more info and a trail map to print or copy to your smartphone, visit Northern KY Sierra Club's online Hiking Guide:
http://www.sierraclub.org/cumberland/northern-kentucky/tristate-hiking-guide
Expect a message here by 8am Sat 10/10 if this event gets cancelled.
Wear shoes with grippy soles since the dirt trails might be wet, muddy or slippery. Bring your own liquid and snacks. Dogs are not allowed.
Children are welcome but a parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign a waiver for minors. All participants except minors must sign that they agree to Sierra Club’s liability waiver and acknowledgement of self-risk – please read in advance:
https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/bluegrass/outings
Location: 15168 Decoursey Pike (KY-177), Morning View KY 40163. This is a new nature preserve about 1/2 mile south on Decoursey Pike (KY-177) from the KY-14 intersection where the Morning View Post Office is. Look for the gravel parking lot with 2 entrances on the WEST side of 177 - Decoursey Pike, opposite side of road from the railroad track. Park in the lot facing a wood fence with a restored black barn behind it.
Leader: John Robbins - 859.363.0376 (voice or text) - john@johnfrobbins.com
7 attendees
Early Winter Nature Hike at Big Bone Lick
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, 3380 Beaver Rd, Union, KY, USWe’ll hike the unpaved hilly trails first, around 2 miles mostly thru woods, including 2 trails blazed many years ago by Northern KY Sierra Club. There's a wood bridge over an intermittent stream and a section of trail along fenced pastures where a bison herd can usually be seen. Expect a few 100'+ ups and downs along the trail!
After a restroom break at the museum, some can depart if they wish. Those remaining can hike Big Bone Creek Trail, another 1/2 to 1 mostly flat mile.
For a map, goto:
https://www.kentuckytourism.com/media/docs/default-source/listing-documents/park-map8929d877-a36c-45e6-a250-e218cc865fb7.pdf?sfvrsn=77032b6c_2RSVP by 5pm Fri Dec 11. If RSVPing by email, please include a phone number. Expect notification by 8am Sat if postponed or cancelled. We will not cancel for moderate cold or already fallen snow.
Long sleeves and pants, sturdy shoes with good treads are recommended since trails can be muddy, slippery or tricky. Bring your own liquid and snacks. If weather is very cold, wear layered clothes, gloves, hat and scarf.
Children are welcome but a parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign a waiver for minors. All participants except minors must sign that they agree to Sierra Club’s liability waiver and acknowledgement of self-risk – please read in advance:
https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/bluegrass/outingsRestrooms in the museum will be available before and after the hike, also during the break, but we will hike more than an hour away from restrooms. Dogs are allowed but only on-leash and if not disruptive or threatening to others.
Location: 3380 Beaver Rd, Union, KY 41091. Park entrance is 15-20 minutes west of I-71 / 75 exit # 175 on KY-338. Going west from 71 / 75 this route changes streets a couple times, so follow the 338 signs. Eventually descend into a big valley where cell service wanes. Look for the park entrance on the left. Turn in, cross a concrete bridge, then wind around a big bend to reach a 4-way stop below a big hill. Turn right. Drive to the parking lot near the museum. Park phone: 859-384-3522.
Level: Moderate
Cost: None
6 attendees
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