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get outdoors
Each of the local groups of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club leads a variety of outings both in Oklahoma and
other states. Activities include day hikes, backpacks, canoe trips and visits to museums. Each group also does several trail maintenance trips in Oklahoma & Arkansas.
(trips listed below)
important notes about
outings
 | Leaders and assistants are trained volunteers who work hard to make
each trip a success. |
| To sign up for an outing, please contact the leader.
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| In order to participate in one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need
to sign a liability
waiver. In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is
customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does
not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for
them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private
arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated
with this travel. |
| All Sierra Club outings are open to members
and non-members alike. You may sign up for outings at the group's monthly
meetings or by contacting the leader of the outing by phone or e-mail. Children are welcome on most day hikes when accompanied by an adult. Contact the
outing's leader to determine if the outing is appropriate for your child. Pets
are not allowed unless the outing is designated as a "pet's permitted outing".
Firearms are not allowed. Electronic music devices are not allowed. Outing
leaders have the final word before and during the outing they are leading and
may set minimum fitness, experience and/or equipment requirements for their
trip and may screen applicants accordingly. Contact the outing leader for any
questions about a particular outing. Transportation is not a part of the
outing. However, car-pooling is encouraged. REIMBURSEMENT for drivers is
recommended at a rate of 10 cents per mile per person. |
Click to enlarge a picture of
our outings leader class of 2005
July
August
| August 2nd - bird
viewing outing for those who wish to learn more about Oklahoma’s bird
species. Mr. Don Kirkland, owner of Quail Valley Ranch, has graciously
invited us to bird on his property which is 4 miles south of Tidal School
Vineyard in Drumright, Ok. The ranch is approx.1600 acres w/meadows, wooded
areas, creeks, and numerous ponds. Mr. Kirkland has a large indoor arena
with ample parking, a restroom, and a kitchen to meet in. In return for
allowing us to bird there, we will send him with a CD of labeled digital
pictures documenting the species of birds that we see. Saturday morning we
will enjoy several hours of birding. Around 11:00 we will regroup to
conclude our official outing.
Get
the full info in this pdf Here's
A Map to the Outing
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| August 30th-31st/
September 1st - Nogal Peak Backpack – Crest trail #25 in the Nogal Peak
area, near Ruidoso, NM. August 30th-September 1st (travel on the 30th,
return on the 1st) A favorite of the local group, backpack a total of 8
miles over Sunday-Monday, this outing will offer a wide variety of views to
enjoy. Altitude will range from 7,000 feet to 9,200 feet (max change in one
day, 1,200 feet). You will see Douglas fir trees, grassy meadows, Aspen
groves, and great views of the Rio Bonito basin. Our view to the west will
give us a chance to see both Whites Sands and Valley of Fire (Lava flow) at
the same time. Weather permitting, you will see a fantastic sunset a short
distance from our camp. Our leisurely pace on Monday will provide
opportunities to explore the area including Three Rivers Petroglyphs for
those not driving straight home. See some photos of past trips are at
http://www.oktrails.com/New_Mexico/Nogal.htm
Please note the following: Sign up must be completed no later than August
23rd, minimum signup must be reached or the trip will be canceled. People
who have not been on a trip with the local Sierra Club in the last three
years must meet with the leader prior going, so please sign up early to
facilitate this. If you have questions or to sign-up, please e-mail
david@keyevado.com
Full Info
on the Nogal Backpack can be found in this pdf
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September
| September 12/13
Sellman Living Lab Hike
The Selman Living Laboratory (SLL) consist of 334 acres, two large caves
(one a major hibernaculum for the Cave Myotis), 230 + wildflower species, 20
species of prairie fish in Salty Creek, an astronomy observatory, bunkhouses
for overnight student groups and researchers, and more. This will be a rare
opportunity for club members to be on this research property hosted by Dr.
Caire, former Dean of the College of Math and Science at UCO and director of
the SLL. On Friday night we will join UCO mammalogy students in setting live
traps for small rodents and mist nets for trapping bats. Saturday morning we
will visit the traps to see what mammals were trapped. Other activities may
include a plant walk and a short trip though a section of the cave. Saturday
night, on the way home, we will visit a cave on private property to view the
Mexican Freetail flight. Friday night there is limited beds available in the
air conditioned “bunkhouse” style cabins. First come, first served. We
return to Edmond late Saturday night. Contact Adrianne Holmes @
adrianneholmes@sbcglobal.net.
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October
| October 11th 12th
Kaw Lake Car Camp
October 11 & 12 - Car camping at scenic Kaw Lake near Ponca City. Civilized
tent camping at Osage Cove, with a day hike of about 7 miles on the Eagle
View Trail along the lake's southeast side. Or mountain bike the trail for a
bit of a thrill. Dinner Saturday night will be at the notorious Enrique's at
Ponca City's airport. Contact Les Imboden -
lesnpat@yahoo.com
or 405-533-1532
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November
| November 1st and 2nd
Beech Creek Hike
Overnight backpack to Southeast Oklahoma. See the fall foliage and hike the
trail system. Contact Vicki Eckerd
golging_gal@cox.net
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| November 8th and 9th
Red Rock Canyon Car Camp
Car camp Red Rock Canyon and explore the surrounding trails. There will be a
locavor hike and bike (road and mountain) rides. Contact Doug at
isawwoo925@aol.com.
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| November 22nd and
23rd Butterfield Trail Backpack
November 22 & 23 - Backpack the Butterfield Trail at Devil's Den State Park
in Arkansas. A walk in the autumn woods and camping at the confluence of two
mountain streams. Not recommended for beginners, but it can be your second
backpack. The group will take part in a joint "gourmet" campfire dinner
Saturday night. Contact Blair Williams -
Blair-Williams@ouhsc.edu or 405-823-808. |
December
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