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Photo by Cumberland Chapter member Tom R. Filbin |
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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| October 6, 8, 13 & 15 |
Beginner's Backpack Class | Lane Boldman & Joey Shadowen: 859-252-3422 |
Lexington | Easy |
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 17-18 (see separate listing). Fees: This class is a fundraiser for the Bluegrass Group. A fee of $25 will be charged for materials. |
| October 17-18 (Sat-Sun) |
Elk Viewing | Mary Carol Cooper: 859-277-0656 | Eastern KY | Easy |
Come out for an elk-viewing trip of a lifetime. We will visit Eastern Kentucky with Jamie Cook Watchable Wildlife Coordinator for the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. He will present a Saturday evening program on elk in Kentucky. On Sunday we will head out for an early morning trip to view these magnificent animals and hear them bugle. We will arrive on Saturday, set up camp at one of the state park campgrounds and get some hiking in before dark. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| October 17-18 (Sat-Sun) |
Beginner's Backpack Trip | Lane Boldman: 859-252-3422 & Faithul Dog Mac |
Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 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 October 6). 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 |
| October 23 (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. |
| October 23-25 (Fri-Sun) |
Backpack Trip | Larry Ridenour: 859-299-9470 |
Pine Mountain, Cumberland Gap National Park, and Hensley Settlement Middlesboro, KY |
Moderate |
| Travel to Middlesboro, KY Friday evening and set up camp. Saturday and Sunday morning hike the Cumberland Gap Trail in Daniel Boone’s footsteps. We will camp near the historic Hensley Settlement Pioneer Village and explore the visitor’s center. This outing is along the historic “Wilderness Road” overlooking KY, VA, and TN. Rating: Moderate, suitable for beginners; limit 12 people |
| October 24-25 (Sat-Sun) |
Backpack Trip | Kenny Karem: 502-895-6073 |
Twin Lakes, Hoosier National Forest (60 mi. W. of Louisville) |
Moderate |
| Rolling hills and autumn colors frame a lovely lake in the gentle landscapes of Hoosier National Forest.
Rating: Moderate; suitable for beginners |
| October 30 (Friday) |
Friday Night Dinner & Movie | Lane Boldman Joey Shadowen: |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
| Join us for an environmental-themed movie and a potluck
dinner.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
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