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Georgia Sierra Club outings are open to members and non-members alike. A few outings may require membership, but most do not. There is no charge, although outings leaders may solicit a nominal voluntary donation to support the program. To view the current outings, click here.
 
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  • In order to participate in one of the Sierra Club's outings, all participants need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or contact an outings leader.
     
  • All outings begin and end at trailheads. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
     
  • Trip rating system: Our dayhikes, backpacking and flatwater trips are rated using a <distance-pace-elevation> system. Thus, a trip rated 11-M-48 is a 11 mile round trip, medium pace (2-3 miles per hour), with a total elevation change of 4800 feet. For a more detailed explanation of this system, ask an outings leader, or go to Ratings.
     
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Our FAQ has answers to common outings questions.
     
  • For membership and other general information, contact the Chapter Office.
     

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 Dayhikes:

May 25:   Siler Bald. 

May 25: Siler Bald, North Carolina.  At our lunch stop at 5,000 feet above sea level we will be in one of the unique ecosystems in the southern Appalachians.  Also, if it is clear we will have spectacular 360 degree views.  Rated 5-M-32.  Limit 10.  Contact Lee Thomas at 770-458-3389.


 

May 31:   Black Rock Mountain State Park.  May 31: Black Rock Mtn State Park. We will hike the challenging James Edmonds Backcountry Trail, and enjoy a great view. Rated 6.3-M-20. Limit 10. Contact Mike Kenton at 404-234-8987.
 

Dec 05:   Sierra Club Rally - Stone Mountain Park. 

Dec 5: Sierra Club Rally, Stone Mountain Park. Come one, Come All. This may be your last chance (or first chance) to hike with the Sierra Club this year. Bring your children, and first-time hiking friends. You will have an opportunity to learn more about the Sierra Club while enjoying this beautiful park. Membership applications will be available for those wishing to join and become active in the club.  Rated 5-M-2. Limit 100. Contact ArthurRatliff@earthlink.net.


 

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 Backpacking:

May 24 - May 26:   Cohutta Wilderness Backpack.  May 24 – 26: Cohutta Wilderness.  Join an exploratory trip in the Cohutta Mountains.  Spend three days/two nights backpacking this beautiful wilderness.  We’ll hike a loop from Dally Gap on Hemp Top, Penitentiary Branch, Rough Ridge, Sugar Cove and the Jacks River Trails.  Be prepared for river crossings and strenuous climbs.  19-M-93. Contact Susan Caster at scaster@charter.net or by phone (770) 649-0061.  Limit 6.
 

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 Other Trips:

Jul 12:   Augusta Canal Moonlight Paddle.  Jul 12.  Moonlight paddle on the Augusta Canal.  We will slowly cruise along the 7.2 miles of navigable water beginning just before sunset.  Plenty of beaver, some waterbirds and sometimes a ghostly fog will appear.  You must provide your own canoe and have some canoeing experience.  Limit 12.  For more information contact Gene Weeks at (706) 227-7994 during the day or email gene_weeks@hotmail.com.
 

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