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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. 11, 2025 – General Hike – CANCELLED Due to Weather

Feb. 1, 2025 – Alpine Wildlife DayPAST
Guide: Ryan Luna

Mar. 1, 2025 – Archaeology of the Big Bend – OPEN
Guide: Bryon Schroeder

Mar. 8, 2025 – Mountain Bike Rides
Guides: Kevin Urbanczyk & Thomas Shiller
Guided Hikes is teaming up with Big Bend Trails Alliance (BBTA) to offer two mountain bike rides: an easy route approx. 6 miles, and a spicy route approx. 9 miles.
For more information and to sign up, please email GuidedHikes@sulross.edu with the subject line “Mountain Bike Ride – your name”.

Apr. 5, 2025 – Birds of Hancock Hill
Guide: Maureen Frank

May 3, 2025 – Native Plants
Guide: Helen Snook

June 7, 2025 – National Trails Day
Volunteer Opportunity – details to come

Sep. 13, 2025 – Bugs
Guide: Chris Ritzi

Oct. 11, 2025 – Water Resources
Guide: Kevin Urbanczyk

Nov. 22, 2025 – Arthike: Alpine from Above
Guide: Matt Walter

Dec. 6, 2025 – Vistas through Geologic Time
Guide: Jesse Kelsch

Hikes are contingent on weather and may not be rescheduled.

For more information, please contact GuidedHikes@sulross.edu

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