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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| April 4 (Saturday) |
Dayhike | Jerry Redden Assistant Leader: |
Red Byrd Arch, Red River Gorge, Slade, KY |
Moderate |
Red Byrd Arch is seldom visited in that it isn’t on a beaten path and is moderately hard to find. After lunch at the arch (if the river is crossable), we will go back down the Douglas Trail. If not, we will find some other interesting way back. There will be at least one take-off-your-shoes type stream crossing and some off-trail hiking. Rating: Moderate to strenuous, 6 miles, suitable for beginners in good shape. |
| April 5 (Sunday) |
Dayhike | Lewis Brown: 812-364-4453 |
Adventure Hiking Trail Harrison Co., IN |
Moderate |
Hike a portion of the Adventure Hiking Trail near what is known as Cold Friday in the Harrison Crawford State Forest. The route is entirely in the woods and follows a portion of Big Indian Creek which can be seen from at least one vista. Rating: Moderate, 7 miles, 4 hours; suitable for beginners in good shape |
| April 5 (Sunday) |
Spring Wildflower Dayhike | Dave Cooper: 859-299-5669 |
Jessamine Creek Gorge Jessamine Co., KY |
Easy |
| Jessamine Creek Gorge, at the Kentucky River, is one of the prettiest places to see spring wildflowers that I have ever seen. We will do a slow-paced walk, stopping to locate and identify spring ephemeral wildflowers such as bloodroot, larkspur and Virginia bluebells. We will have lunch at a small scenic waterfall. This is a beautiful way to spend a spring Sunday.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| April 11 (Saturday) |
Dayhike: Highland Cemetery Nature Preserve | Ron Colwell 859-261-5314 |
Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, KY |
Easy |
| Join us for a great hike to see the wonders of the spring wildflowers. These beauties are a fleeting show, and we have to get out and see them while they are here. This is a fun hike with waterfalls, streams, and a bit of area history included. Stick with us afterwards and we’ll have lunch at a fun, local eatery. Our destination is easily accessed off Interstate 75 at the Ft. Mitchell exit.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. There could be wet weather and it may be a little muddy this time of year, so rain gear, good hiking footwear, and walking sticks are recommended. |
| April 11-12 (Sat-Sun) |
Beginner's Backpack Trip | Joey Shadowen |
TBA | Easy |
| The Bluegrass Group’s beginning backpacking class will take their “graduation trip” this weekend. Anyone interested in a beginner’s level backpack is welcome to join us, subject to available space in addition to students. (If you are interested in the class as well, please see listing under March 31st). Our hike will be about 2 miles to a scenic area of the Daniel Boone Forest. This will leave plenty of time to set up camp and relax or do additional dayhiking.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| April 15 (Wednesday) |
Bluegrass Group Mystery Hike | Lane Boldman: Joey Shadowen 859-252-3422 |
It's a secret! | Easy |
Up for a weekday evening outing, but not much time to plan ahead?? Do you like puzzles?? Do you have a GPS or know how to use Google Earth?? Have we got a challenge for you with our Mystery Hike Series! Here’s how it works: Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| April 18 (Saturday) |
Dayhike | Charlie Mitch Joe Bina |
Knobstone Trail southern IN |
Moderate |
This outing is co-sponsored by the Hoosier Chapter Winding Waters Group and the Cumberland Chapter. The 58 mile Knobstone Trail is the longest continuous hiking trail in Indiana. We plan on hiking a southern section of the trail that begins at Dean Lake Recreation Area. For more information on the Knobstone Trail see the Indiana DNR website at: www.in.gov/dnr/knobstone/ Rating: Moderate – approximately 6 miles, bring lunch and water |
| April 18 (Saturday) |
Service Trip | John F. Robbins 859-363-0376 |
Big Bone Lick State Park Boone, Co., KY |
Easy |
NKY’s trail service at Big Bone Lick State Park covers about five miles of mostly wooded hilly trails, including two blazed by the NKY group. Service outings in 2009 will do routine trail repairs and upkeep especially weed-whipping and bush and branch trimming. Expect the work crew to leave the meet-up location 15-20 minutes after scheduled start, so don’t come late unless you know where we’ll be working. Wear weather-appropriate work clothing, shoes with good treads, and work gloves. Bring your own liquids and trail snacks as desired. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Provide email and phone # in RSVP by noon on the Thursday before the trip. Expect a call or email by mid-Friday about the next day’s tasks, tools and meet-up location. Rating: easy to moderate, suitable for beginners, sometimes including labor in cool, damp, hot or humid conditions |
| April 18 (Saturday) |
Dayhike | Jerry Redden: Assistant Leader: |
Indian Staircase, Red River Gorge Slade, KY |
Moderate to Strenuous |
| The scramble up Indian Staircase is often a rewarding and long remembered experience. But, it is not for everyone! If you have a strong tendency to panic in high places, this outing may not be for you. On the other hand, if you consider yourself borderline afraid of heights, this would be a good hike to face your fears. This ancient path is thought to have been created by the Adena Indians over 1000 years ago.
Rating: Moderate to strenuous, 6 miles, suitable for beginners in good shape. |
| April 23 (4th Thursday) |
Urban Outing | Holly Shipley 859-381-9818 |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
DOWS on the fourth Thursday: What the heck is “DOWS?” Dinner Out With Sierrans! Every fourth Thursday of the month, February-May, a group will meet at a restaurant in Lexington and have a meal together. DOWS may continue on throughout the year, depending on interest. Each month the group will meet at a different restaurant to get to know fellow Sierra Clubbers better. E-mail Holly Shipley and let her know you are interested and she will e-mail you the restaurant of the month. No need to sign up in advance, once she has your e-mail she’ll just let you know where we’ll meet a week ahead of time. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| April 24 (Friday) |
Evening walk & dinner | Becky Hunger: (502) 454-4595 Barbara Hedspeth |
Louisville, KY | Easy |
| Eat and walk at our monthly social gathering. Join us for a meal at one of Louisville Originals (locally owned restaurants) followed by a short walk. Check the Greater Louisville Sierra Club website for details.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| April 24 (Friday) |
Friday Night Dinner & Movie | Joey Shadowen, & Lane Boldman: (859) 252-3422 |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
| Join us for an environmental-themed movie and a potluck dinner.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| April 24-26 (Fri-Sun) |
Canoe Camping | Larry Ridenour: 859-299-9470 |
Upper Green River Greensburg, KY |
Easy-Moderate |
This popular section of the Green River is very pretty and beautiful in spots. There are lots of exposed rocks and the surrounding landscape is rugged and secluded. Riffles and small rapids enliven the padding, but do not exceed class 1+. A canoe rental and shuttle service is available at the American Legion park in Greensburg where we will camp on Friday night. Saturday night we will camp somewhere along the river at about the 15 mile marker. We will learn about the 103 known species of mussels and a dam re-operation project by the Corp of Engineers. Rating: Easy to Moderate. Class 1, moving water with a few ripples and small waves, few or no obstructions, suitable for beginners. |
| April 25 (Saturday) |
Tyke Hike | Panaena & Alex Bina: (812) 923-6974 |
Mount Saint Francis Floyds Knobs, IN |
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. Please bring water, snacks, lunch and appropriate footwear for you and your child(ren). Rating: Easy, suitable for kids and the young at heart |
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