Meetings

The Sipsey Wilderness Hiking Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
at the Bernice Hilton Walker Building, Hwy 195, Double Springs, Alabama.
For more information contact the club:
phone (205) 489-3989 (ask for Gary White)

Map to Meeting      More about Double Springs      Minutes of Previous Meetings

Membership

The Sipsey Wilderness Hiking Club dues are as follows:
Single (individual) Membership  $15.00 per year
Family (household) Membership  $25.00 per year
Payment is due the first Tuesday in January of each year.
Membership Application

Trail Maintenance

On the Saturday following the first Tuesday (October thru April), club members volunteer time for a trail maintenance work day on trail 210 - Mitchell Ridge in the Sipsey Wilderness. Federal regulations do not permit the use of power tools in a designated Wilderness Area so the club has a number of bow saws, crosscut saws, axes, and bush hooks. Members usually bring their own hand pruners, loppers, and/or machetes. And by the way, everyone is welcome to join us even if they just want to help carry the tools and not actually use them.

Club Hikes and Outings

There is one club outing per month. This is usually a day hike with optional overnight camping, with or without backpacking. We try to mix it up. For months with a work day, the outing generally occurs on the following Saturday. For the warmer months, check the Calendar of Events.

Other Club Events

The annual club picnic is usually some Saturday in July and we have a pot-luck holiday food fest at the December meeting.