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Photo by Cumberland Chapter member Tom R. Filbin |
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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| September (Sundays) Ongoing April-October |
Bicycling, Wildflowers & Wine Tasting | Mia Schmitt 859-261-5314 |
Little Miami Trail Loveland, Ohio |
Moderate |
| Join Mia Schmitt several Sunday afternoons of each month, April through October, for a leisurely (10 mph), 22 mile total, road bike ride on the flat, paved, and scenic (!), rail-to-trail Little Miami Trail. We’ll meet in Loveland, Ohio (20 miles east of Cincinnati); follow the bike trail as it meanders beside the lovely Little Miami River, enjoying the wildflower display of each season; ride to Valley Vineyards for wine tasting; then back to Loveland. 11 miles each way; weather permitting. You can even rent a bike and helmet in Loveland, from Loveland Bike & Skate Rental, 513-683-0468. Call early. There is a 10 rider limit each ride.
E-mail or phone Mia for details no later than Thursday evening of each week before a Sunday you’re interested in riding. Check-out the Sierra Club “Cumberland” newsletter’s monthly Northern KY Group News, or our Northern KY Group website for more information. Happy (Bike) Trails!!!! Rating: Moderate – This is a moderate, (riding experience and fitness required); adult-only outing. A bike helmet and water bottle(s) are required for each rider in order to participate. Riders must be able to make their own repairs, if necessary, to their bikes. This outing requiresa minimum of 4 participants. |
| September 4 (Thursday evening) |
Bluegrass Group Open House | Holly Shipley: 859-381-9818 Donna DePenning: |
Lexington, Kentucky | Easy |
| Want to learn more about the Sierra Club in a relaxed party setting? Join us at 7:30 pm for a Bluegrass Group Open House graciously hosted by group members. We have three open houses yearly (January, May, September). This is an opportunity to learn more about our local group in an informal setting. Everyone is welcome, current members as well as those who are just curious to learn more. Refreshments are provided. Watch the Cumberland for location details.
Rating: Easy-too fun to miss! |
| September 6 (Saturday) |
Day Hike | Charlie Mitch: 812-378-4963 Joe Bina: |
Knobstone Trail Spurgeon Hoolow Loop Near Salem, IN |
Moderate |
| This outing is co-sponsored by the Hoosier Chapter Winding Waters Group.
The 58 mile Knobstone Trail is the longest continuous hiking trail in Indiana. We will hike a 7 mile section loop beginning and ending at the Spurgeon Hollow Trailhead. The first half of the hike will be easy walking through a moist valley. The second half will be moderately rugged ridgetop hiking. For more information on the Knobstone Trail see the Indiana
DNR Website
Rating: Moderate, 7 miles; bring lunch and water. |
| September 13 (Saturday) |
Dayhike | Oscar Geralds: 859-264-8903 |
Buckley Nature Sanctuary Frankfort, KY |
Easy |
| We will hike a couple of the loop trails (about 3 or 4 miles), sit in the bird blind for awhile, and visit the nature center.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners and children |
| September 13 (Saturday) |
Conservation Outing | Patty Draus: 859-299-5669 Karen McDowell: |
Egret's Cove Community Big Hill, KY Near Berea |
Easy |
| We’ll revisit a 15 acre, 4 household community of folks committed to living on the resources available on their property. We will tour their energy-efficient homes, featuring passive solar, composting toilets, and off-the-grid solar power. Several recent building additions have been made here. Hear about their thoughts and practices on vegetable gardening and preservation.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| September 19,20, or 26 (Fri or Sat TBA) |
Overnight Campout with Stargaze/Camp/Cook | Don Becher: 859-291-8405 Ron Colwell: John F. Robbins: |
Boltz Lake, KY (subject to change) | Easy |
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Stargaze: If skies are clear on this rural moonless night, the Milky Way will be high and bright, and we’ll see close-up views of Jupiter and deep-sky objects like globular clusters and nebulas, using the leader’s binoculars and an 8” diameter telescope. Other telescopes and binoculars are welcome! We’ll also discuss how to reduce night sky light pollution, which washes out most urban and suburban night skies. Camp: We plan on family-friendly tent camping. Expect stories, jokes and maybe singing around the fire. Cook: We plan on trying our hand at ironware cooking. Rating: Easy, beginners welcome; cost for campsite and food to be determined; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; RSVP to the leader by the Sunday before the campout and provide e-mail and phone contact information. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| September 19 (Friday) |
Dinner and Evening Walk | Becky Hunger: 502-454-4595 Barbara Hedspeth: |
Louisville, KY | Easy |
| Eat and walk at our monthly social gathering. Join us for a short walk after a meal at one of Louisville Originals (locally owned restaurants). Check the Greater Louisville Sierra Club website for details.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| September 19-22 (Friday-Monday) |
Bicycle | Larry Ridenour: 859-299-9470 Assistant Leader: TBA |
Great Allegheny Bike Trail
150 miles between Cumberland,MD and Pittsburg, PA |
Easy |
| Ride your bike from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburg, PA on a railroad bed (never more than 2% grade) converted to a bike trail. You will pass though 3 tunnels, and cross the Mason-Dixon Line and the Eastern Continental Divide at 2,900’ elevation.
The mountains and river scenery is truly spectacular as we pass through many small historic villages on the 150-mile trek ending in downtown Pittsburg on the 4th day (home of the Steelers!). Lodging will be in local bed and breakfasts or modest motels. Camping is optional. Shuttle and support vehicle will be part of tour. Participants must have a bike in good repair. Rating: Cycling at easy pace of 35 miles a day; suitable for beginners in good physical condition; limited to 10 people |
| September 20 (Saturday) |
Service Trip with Nature Conservancy | Joe Bina: 812-923-6974 Bonnie Wolf: |
Harrison County Glades Southern Indiana |
Easy to Moderate |
| Join us as we work with the Indiana Chapter of the Nature Conservancy at one of the beautiful glades they steward in southern Indiana.
A glade is literally, “an opening surrounded by woods.” Years ago, natural fires kept the forest canopy cleared in some areas allowing prairie-like conditions to exist and sun-loving plants adapted to that environment to flourish. We will be clearing out “pioneer” cedars to let the sunlight back in and help restore the glade. No herbicides will be used but there may be cutting and certainly dragging of felled cedars to contend with. If you have a favorite saw, feel free to bring it and any appropriate safety gear. Otherwise, just bring water and a lunch and all tools will be provided. Rating: Easy to moderate, (work at your own pace/comfort level). |
| September 21 (Sunday) |
Mountain Biking | Dave Cooper: 859-299-5669 |
Spaas Creek, Red River Gorge Slade, KY |
Moderate |
| We will ride up Spaas Creek, which is sometimes a dirt road, and sometimes is in the creek bed. Expect lots of creek crossings and mud holes. Wear your tevas. This will be lots of fun. We can go to Miguels Pizza afterwards.
Rating: Moderate, approximately 15 miles roundtrip; helmet required |
| September 23,25,30, Oct 2 | Beginning Backpack Class (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings For two consecutive weeks) |
Joey Shadowen: 859-252-3422 Lane Boldman: |
Lexington, KY | Moderate |
| This is a beginning backpack class taught by members of the Bluegrass Group. You will learn about the proper equipment, safety, orienteering, survival skills and “Leave No Trace” ethics. Classes run for two weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. and will conclude with an optional weekend trip on October 4-5 (see separate listing).
Rating: Moderate to Strenuous with a few strenuous hills, about 6 miles roundtrip. Suitable for beginners. Fees: This class is a fundraiser for the Bluegrass Group. A fee of $25 will be charged for materials. |
| September 27 (Saturday) |
Day Hike | Holly Shipley: 859-381-9818 |
Shaker Village, KY | Easy |
| Come enjoy a hearty breakfast at Shaker Village and then walk it off (if that’s possible in one day!) on a scenic hike on the Shaker Village grounds. We will hike along the meadows, cliffs, and streams. This is always a popular outing, so sign up early!
Rating: Moderate, 4 miles; suitable for beginners; limit 12 people |
| September 27 (Saturday) |
Conference | Aloma Dew: 270-691-0709 |
Ninth Annual Healthy Food
Local Farms Conference Louisville, KY |
Easy |
| This is a day-long event and will have panels and other speakers discussing solutions and alternatives to industrial agriculture and how a local sustainable food economy helps build safe and healthy communities in Kentucky. This event draws people from all over the U.S. and offers a great opportunity for networking and partnering, education and action. Although details are not yet planned, registration includes meals and snacks of locally-grown, antibiotic and hormone-free foods. There will be a Friday night social event preceding the Saturday conference. Check The Cumberland or chapter website
Rating: Easy. |
| September 28 (Sunday) |
Tyke Hike: Cherokee Park |
Panaena & Alex Bina: 812 923-6974 |
Louisville, KY | Easy |
| Introduce your kids to nature through a short hike, picnic lunch and outdoor exploration. Enjoy the hike while your little one rides in a front or back carrier or treks along with us. We will hike the nature trail then have lunch near the playground. Please bring water, snacks, lunch and appropriate footwear for you and your child(ren).
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners and children. |
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