
Sul Ross State University has announced the schedule for the Spring 2025 series of Guided Hikes on Hancock Hill.
Each Guided Hike is led by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) from Sul Ross State. Themes vary, but participants will learn about the history of Alpine and SRSU and the natural history of Hancock Hill while taking in stunning views. The 1.8-mile hike is moderately strenuous and begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings and lasts approximately two hours.
Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk will host a mountain bike ride on March 8, a new event this semester.
The schedule is as follows:
- Feb. 1, “Alpine Wildlife Day,” Dr. Ryan Luna.
- March 1, “Archaeology of the Big Bend,” Dr. Bryon Schroeder.
- March 8, “Mountain Bike Ride,” Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk. The “easy” route is approximately six miles and the “spicy” route is approximately nine miles.
- April 5, “Birds of Hancock Hill,” Dr. Maureen Frank.
- May 3, “Native Plants,” Helen Snook, M.S.
- June 7, “National Trails Day,” a volunteer opportunity to help maintain the trail.
The hikes are free and open to the public, though only 12 hikers will be allowed for each event. A reservation is required and can be made online at www.sulross.edu/guided-hikes.
Hancock Hill Guided Hikes are a collaborative effort among the Borderlands Research Institute, the Center for Big Bend Studies, Rio Grande Research Center and the Department of Geology.
Watch SRSU’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for more information soon. Hikes will also be announced on area bulletin boards and through visitor’s centers.
Faculty, staff and students available to lead one or two hikes per year are needed as volunteer guides.
For more information, email guidedhikes@sulross.edu.