Looking to explore the outdoors? Join one of our guided trips offered throughout the semester! From hiking and biking to climbing and camping, our trips are designed with beginners in mind—no experience needed. Each adventure includes all the gear, transportation, and experienced guides to help you feel confident and have fun every step of the way.
Fall Semester Trips
The fall trip schedule is subject to change for any reason. Trips are also subject to being canceled due to low participant turnout. The deadline to signup for a trip is the Monday prior to the trip. The pre-trip meeting will always be held on the Tuesday prior to the trip’s departure. Contact us for questions about the kayak rolling sessions. Additional trips and registration information will be available soon—check back regularly.
| Trip | Date(s) | Register by | Cost | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork River Park & Play | Sept. 20 | Sept. 15 | $50 | Paddling |
| Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve | Sept. 21 | Sept. 15 | $40 | Day Hike |
| Family Day Paddle | Oct. 5 | Sept. 29 | $20 | Paddling |
| Tannehill State Park | Oct. 11 | Oct. 6 | $50 | Mountain Biking |
| Tumbling Rock Cave | Oct. 12 | Oct. 6 | $55 | Caving |
| Cahaba River | Oct. 19 | Oct. 13 | $40 | Canoeing |
| Panthertown Valley, North Carolina | Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 | Oct. 27 | $160 | Backpacking |
| Appalachian Trail | Nov. 22 -25 | Nov. 17 | $250 | Backpacking |
Ready to go on a trip?
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve your spot through the UREC Shop.
Your spot is not reserved on any trip until you have paid the trip fee/deposit and completed the University Recreation Release of liability/medical form.
Attend the Pre-Trip Meeting
Pre-trip meetings and preparation are mandatory for all participants. If you cannot attend during the scheduled time, it is your responsibility to reschedule with your trip leader(s). You may be prevented from going on a trip due to non-participation in pre-trip meetings and preparations.
Ready, Set, Pack
Outdoor Recreation has rental gear available for trips.
Deposits
Deposits toward any/all trips or courses are non-refundable. Deposits are non-refundable because planning requires reservations and preparations for a set number of participants. If that number changes, it increases expenses for the remaining participants.
Cancellation Procedures
Unforeseen Circumstances: Due to the unpredictability of nature and other unforeseeable circumstances, trip locations, times, dates and the method of travel are subject to change with or without notification.
- UA Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to cancel a program due to inclement weather, natural disasters or extenuating circumstances. In the event a program must be canceled, a full refund will be provided.
- Participant cancellations/registration withdrawal 10 business days prior to an event or trip will result in a 90% refund or credit. However, a 10-percent administrative fee will be charged. Refunds for cash and check transactions will be in the form of a check issued by the UA Accounts Payable Department (this may take several weeks to process). Credit/Debit transactions will be refunded to the original purchasing credit/debit account.
- Participant cancellations/registration withdrawal on a trip or course with less than ten business days notice will result in no refund.
Plan Your Own Trip
Check out local areas for outdoor recreation. Locations are broken down by activity and provide information to get you started on planning your next adventure. For any additional questions or information, please call the Outdoor Recreation office at 205-348-7045 or email at outdoor.recreation@ua.edu.