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. A pre-trip meeting will always be held on the Tuesday before the trip’s departure. Contact us for questions about kayak rolling sessions. Additional trips and registration information will be available soon — check back regularly.
| Trip | Date(s) | Register by | Cost | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee Whitewater Rafting | Aug. 29 – 30 | Aug. 22 | $175 | Whitewater Rafting |
| Talladega National Forest | Sept. 13 | Sept. 8 | $37 | Day Hike |
| Aldridge Creek Greenway | Sept. 20 | Sept. 15 | $50 | Road Biking |
| Lake Nicol | Sept. 27 | Sept. 27 | $20 | Family Day |
| Conecuh National Forest | Oct. 3-4 | Sept. 28 | $100 | Backpacking |
| Rocky Springs Ghost Town | Oct. 18 | Oct. 13 | $65 | Day Hike |
| Caving & Service Project | Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 | Oct. 29 | $185 | Intro to Caving |
| Cahaba River Park | Nov. 8 | Nov. 3 | $45 | Moutain Biking |
| Smith Mountain Fire Tower | Nov. 15 | Nov. 10 | $40 | Day Hike |
| Appalachian Trail | Nov. 21 – 24 | Nov. 16 | $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
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. If UA must cancel a program in its entirety, a full refund will be provided, minus any non-refundable deposit fees paid to trip partners (outfitters, campgrounds, airlines, etc.). Refunds are not available for interruptions due to injury, Acts of God, shortened trips, or changes to locations for safety reasons or other factors beyond our control.
- Participant cancellations/registration withdrawals 10 business days prior to an event or trip will result in a 90% refund, minus any non-refundable deposit fees paid to trip partners (outfitters, campgrounds, airlines, etc.). Refund transactions will be issued as a check by the UA Accounts Payable Department (this may take several weeks to process). Credit/Debit transactions will be refunded to the original account used for the purchase.
- Participant cancellations/registration withdrawal on a trip or course with less than ten business days’ notice will result in no refund. We kindly ask for your understanding in these rare situations, as participant safety and risk management guide these decisions.
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.