For general information regarding the River Prairie Group Outings Committee and the outings led by its leaders, contact the Outings Committee Chair, Steve Turner, at 630-782-5865.

Outings led by the River Prairie Group outings leaders are open to the general public. Most outings require prior reservations with the designated outings leaders or contacts. Many outings fill well in advance of the trips. Therefore, early reservations are generally recommended unless otherwise specified in the outing announcement. Some leaders do not accept reservations prior to specified dates.

Outing costs are charged for most outings to cover general outing costs, such as group food, telephone and postage expenses, and area usage fees. Outings are run on an at-cost basis except service outings where a donation is suggested and workshops and fund-raisers where an additional donation is required.

Note that, due to insurance constraints, the Sierra Club leaders can not arrange carpools. All outings begin and end at the trailhead.

Outings are planned and led by certified Sierra Club leaders and are approved by the Outings Committee.

For specific River Prairie Group led outing information, see the outing listing:

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This outing listing link is provided by the Chicago Group Webmaster, George Kollar, and is a database containing the Chicago Group’s (CHI) as well as the River Prairie Group’s (RPG) and other Group’s outing listings. It is updated continuously and provides the most current information available. Please try all of the features that it provides.