Welcome to the Sierra Club Seniors!

Don't be put off by the word “SENIOR” in our title. We have many younger adults joining us on our outings. Click on the buttons to the left for our scheduled activities. Most of our activities are on week-days, when trails are much less used, and so much more attractive. We go on “hikes”, not walks, which are usually between 4-8 miles. We do go into the upper elevations at times, but try to limit our climb to 1,000 feet, and travel at a more leisurely pace than other Sierra Club outings. Do join us, and smell the flowers or join in our other activities such as potlucks or plays. Singles and couples welcome. It is not necessary to be a member of the Sierra Club to join an outing, but you may decide it is well worth your while after meeting with us.

ABOUT SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS . . . 

If you need additional information about any of the listed activities, call one of the leaders between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Remember we are all volunteers so please be considerate and patient if we don’t get right back to you. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARY UNLESS SPECIFIED IN THE WRITE UP.  All activities - follow the instructions of the leader. Please don’t come unless you intend to stay with the group. No smoking is allowed on our activities. Please be sure you are in adequate physical condition to undertake the activity you choose. If you are unsure of the difficulty of the trip or your abilities, check with the leader before you decide to go. For hikes and day activities, bring lunch, water and essentials as well as $ for your driver. Wear boots or sturdy shoes. Be sure to break in hiking boots 3-4 hours on short walks before hiking. Dogs are  generally not allowed on Senior outings. See list ESSENTIALS FOR HIKING below.

TRANSPORTATION TO THE TRAILHEAD . . . 

Although the Sierra club believes in the desirability of car pooling, leaders must not organize car pools. The reason for this is that by doing so, the leader exposes the Club to a potential $50,000 liability should an accident occur on the way to the trailhead or on the way home. Any car pool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and the passengers. Drivers must carry adequate public liability insurance coverage. Riders are expected, as a matter of courtesy, to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expenses of the trip. Sierra Club Seniors suggests at least $3.00 per hour of driving per passenger.

ESSENTIALS FOR HIKING . . . 

Water

Lunch

Moleskin

Flashlight

Pocket Knife

Sunscreen

Backpack or Large Fanny Pack

Appropriate Clothing & Footwear

Whistle - helps if you get separated from the group

Hikes are classified in terms of difficulty by a letter and a numeral:

Grade 1 - up to six miles Class A - less than 1000 feet elevation gain

Grade 2 - six to ten miles Class B - 1000 to 2000 feet elevation gain

The Senior Group does not generally schedule hikes beyond those classified as 2B, and most of them are 1A. Such more challenging hikes are listed in the Bonanza and Singles Schedule. Extended trips are in the Sierra Magazine. Both Bonanza and Sierra Magazine are sent to you if you are a member of the Sierra Club.

To remain on the mailing list and/or to receive the Sierra Club Seniors Activity Schedule for one year, mail a $7 check, by January 1 of each year, payable to:

Sierra Club Seniors

PMB #250

1500 West El Camino, Suite #13

Sacramento, CA 95833

You can e-mail the Sierra Club Seniors at: