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OCTOBER 2013
ONLINE:
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“We introduce our members to hike desti-
nations they might never explore on their
own, whether nearby or far away,” said
Kathy Corbett, Chair of the Hikes Commit-
tee. “It’s a chance for hiking enthusiasts to
be active, outdoors, safe, and be with other
energetic people. Our members especially
enjoy the camaraderie of the trail.” She
gives full credit to the club’s 34 hike lead-
ers, at least a third of whom have been
leading hikes since the club was officially
chartered in 2005. They are responsible for
the quality and safety of the hikes. “They
go out and actually pre-hike every single
hike, so that they are familiar with the
trail and know what to expect,” she said.
In 2011, the club also began tomaintain re-
cords of the number of miles hiked by each
member. One leader has already logged
more than 1,000 miles since record keep-
ing began.
Like many clubs in Sun City, the Hiking
Club has a sense of community responsi-
bility, participating in trail maintenance
around Lake Georgetown. This means oc-
casional work sessions to clear trails and,
most recently, to replace mile markers on
the lake trail.
Residents interested in joining or finding
out more information about the Hiking
Club go to the club’s webpage via the Sun
City Texas website at
>
Site Index > Hiking Club, or contact a club
representative at
.
See the club’s monthly news with scheduled
hikes on page 109.
F
ew Sun City Texas clubs are fortu-
nate enough to have a president who
combined a sense of humor and a
drawing talent to come up with a club T-
shirt that so well reflects the outlook of
its members. Around an official-looking
seal with two hikers in the middle are
the words “Sun City Olympic Hiking and
Lunching Team,” and, at the bottom:
“Tripum Fallum” and “E Pluribus Bun-
ion.” Gary Miller, current club president
and part-time cartoonist for the William-
son County Sun, wanted a design that
would capture the fellowship and fun that
members share.
With well over 80 hikes scheduled for the
year, and nearly 300 members, it should
come as no surprise that some members
of the Hiking Club have said that the club
was a determining factor in their decision
to move to Sun City Texas.
Hikes are designed for three levels of
interest/ability: walkers, exercisers, and
“challengers.” Details for each hike are
available on the club’s website, and partici-
pating is easy―just showup at themeeting
place (usually Legacy Hills Park Pavilion).
Carpools are arranged on the spot. Hikes
are usually followed by lunch at a nearby
restaurant.
Sun City
Hiking
Club
By Sandy Nielsen
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KATHY CORBETT
TOP:
Hikers explore the nature trails and historic buildings on the grounds of Camp
Mabry in Austin.
ABOVE:
Hikers enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Austin and
the western hills from atop historic Mount Bonnell.
