Join SRSU staff on guided hikes on Hancock Hill.
Learn about the history of Alpine and Sul Ross and the natural history of Hancock Hill, while taking in stunning views.
- This 1.8-mile hike is moderately strenuous and will last 2 hours.
PLEASE BE CONFIDENT YOU CAN KEEP A BRISK PACE ON ROUGH, STEEP TERRAIN BEFORE SIGNING UP. - Hikes are contingent on weather and may not be rescheduled.
- This hike will not visit the Sul Ross Desk.
For more information, please contact GuidedHikes@sulross.edu
Hike Details:
Location: Hancock Hill – start and end at the Hancock Hill Trailhead
700 N Bird Street, Alpine, TX 79830 See Google Maps link
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Distance: 1.8 miles
Elevation gain: 383 feet
Difficulty: moderately difficult with loose rocks and occasional steep inclines
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 12 people, sign-up required
Cost: Free
Preparation: Wear close-toed shoes with decent traction, long pants, appropriate sun protection and layers, and carry 1-2 liters of water
Dates:
Jan. 13, 2024 – General hike – PAST
Feb. 3, 2024 – Big game – CANCELLED
Guide: Justin French
(Check out Alpine’s Wildlife Day on Feb 3 that includes events like a guided birding excursion at Kokernot Lodge.)
Mar. 9, 2024 – Tracks and scat – PAST
Guide: Alex Hettena
Apr. 20, 2024 – Birds – PAST
Guide: David Tønnessen
May 11, 2024 – Plants – PAST
Guide: Helen Snook
June 1, 2024 – National Trails Day – PAST
Offering two hikes: one shorter, family-friendly hike and one trail history hike
Family Hike Guide: Maureen Frank
Trail History Hike Guide: Kevin Urbanczyk
July 13, 2024 – Insects – PAST
Guide: Chris Ritzi
Aug. 10, 2024 – Geology – PAST
Guide: Kevin Urbanczyk
Sept. 14, 2024 – Trail Work Day – PAST
Oct. 5, 2024 – Ancient Hunting Practices in the Big Bend – PAST
Guide: Devin Pettigrew
Nov. 23, 2024 – Arthike for Artwalk – OPEN
Dec. 7, 2024 – Big Bend Bears
Guides: Matt Hewitt
and Caitlin Pappas
Hikes are contingent on weather and may not be rescheduled.
For more information, please contact GuidedHikes@sulross.edu
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