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  • Paddling AuSable National Scenic River, Grayling MI, August 4-9, 2024

    • August 04, 2024
    • August 09, 2024
    • 101 Maple St, Grayling, MI 49738

    Paddling AuSable National Scenic River

    AuSable National Scenic River

    August 4-9, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: Dave Hoffmeyer and Linda Conti

    Type of Trip: Paddling/Camping

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $430/$215

    Cancellation Date and full payment: May 4, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 3  Some sections will be remote and EMS may be more than 2 hours away

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate, 6-10 miles, some elevation 

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Group Size: 10/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults and High School Youth (with parent)

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.


    This is one of the easier paddles for a multi overnight. We will be paddling the famed Au Sable National Scenic River. Last time we did this trip we counted 11 Bald Eagles! We have done this trip in the past and everyone loved it! If you have never done an overnight paddle trip this is a great one for you.

    After leaving Indianapolis, we will spend the first night at Borcher’s Bed and Breakfast and Canoe Livery, which we have used in the past. After a hearty Breakfast we will walk out into the front yard and get into our canoes for 4 days of paddling. Each day will consist of 6-8 hours of paddling and the only portage is over a dam on the last day.

    You will need to provide your own meals, but we do have the option to walk about 1.5 miles into town for dinner on the third night. After being shuttled back to Grayling by the outfitter, we will drive about 40 minutes to camp at Dave Hoffmeyer’s cabin before heading home on Friday August 9th.

    Some experience paddling is required as are always wearing personal flotation devices when on the river.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • DAY Bike Ride - CIWC 2024 - Sweetser Switch and Cardinal Rail Trails, August 10, 2024

    • August 10, 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • 16 S 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
    • 15
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    CIWC 2024 Day Bike Ride


    Sweetser Switch and Cardinal Rail Trails


    August 10, 2024 


    Time: TBA  


    Carpool: TBA


    Event Coordinator: John South ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    We will meet in Noblesville Saturday morning and carpool to Converse Indiana. The ride starts on the Sweetser Switch Trail and continues on the Cardinal Greenway through Marion to Jonesboro, IN. We will return via the same route back to our vehicles for a total distance of 33 (s)miles. Lunch will be at your expense along the route. An ice cream stop is probable on the return to Noblesville.

    Sign up is required to plan carpooling. A bicycle in good working order and helmet are required. Shorter distances are possible. All costs associated with the trip are at the participant’s expense.

    On any club related trip, including Meetup outings, please be prepared to sign the club waiver (release of liability) and provide emergency contact information. The information would be used to make contact with someone, on your behalf, should an unexpected emergency arise while enjoying a club activity.


    Please Register to help us anticipate turnout.


    Any questions, please contact John South : ciwcinfo@gmail.com

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  • Erie Canal Trail Bike Trip, NY, August 17-23, 2024

    • August 17, 2024
    • August 23, 2024
    • 40 E Niagara St Tonawanda, NY 14150
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    Erie Canal Trail Bike Trip, New York

    North Tonawanda to Montezuma, New York

    August 17-23, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: John South and Joan Pea

    Type of Trip: Biking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $810/$405

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 17, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 1

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate; 138 Miles total; 31-37 miles daily; 10-12 mph; nearly level canal trail 

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 8/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    The Erie Canal Trail is part of the larger Empire State trail in New York. The trail follows the once active Erie Canal. We will start riding at North Tonawanda, NY (N. of Buffalo) and reach Montezuma, NY four days and 138 miles later. The trail is nearly level with a packed stone or paved surface. Daily mileage varies from 31 to 37 miles.

    The following description is on the Erie Canal website- “Travel what is often rated “the 100 Must See Miles” of the Erie Canal on this multi-day ride. Keeping a leisurely pace, you will have ample time to explore quintessential canal towns and villages that have been serving as ports for pleasure craft and commercial vessels since 1825. In addition to scenic cycling, explore the museums, shops, and local eateries that serve up a distinct Western New York flavor.”

    Trip Highlights

    • Witness Lockport’s famous Flight of Five historic locks and the equally impressive Locks 34-35. Built in 1918, they are still in use today
    • Explore the unique offerings of several canal villages and towns
    • Cycle through picturesque countryside, local farms and big open skies
    • Get an up-close look at the structures used to operate the canal, including locks, lift bridges, and guard gates
    • Visit Niagara Falls if we arrive early on Monday
    • Taughannock Falls State Park
    • Watkins Glen State Park
    • A winery visit and tasting.

    Lodging will be in a hotel or Inn each night. All meals will be at the participant’s expense. Breakfast is planned to be provided by the hotel.

    This trip will not involve wilderness travel or conditions. Cell phone coverage should be available at all times. Participants will need to condition their legs and butt before the trip. They should take several back-to-back rides of 30 miles or more to prepare for the trip.

    Note about e-bikes: Most bikes and our local cycling club allow the use of pedal assist e-bikes or Class 1. These bikes must be pedaled and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph. Class 2 bikes have a throttle and may be ridden like a motorized scooter. Class 3 e-bikes are pedal assist with a tp assist of 28 mph. Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on trips, but not Class 2 or Class 3 e-bikes. 

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • Trail Gourmet on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, PA, September 5-8, 2024

    • September 05, 2024
    • September 08, 2024
    • 112 Garrett St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
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    Trail Gourmet on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

    Ohiopyle, PA

    September 5-8, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: Leslie Green and Nanette Eshelman

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $270/$135

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 5, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 3 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Rugged; up to 8 miles per day with 1000+ daily elevation gain 

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Level 4: Denotes backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Group Size: 9/8 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Many backpacking meals consist of boiling water to rehydrate a meal in a bag or bowl. But imagine that at the end of a hike, arriving at a camp site where you have a reserved Adirondack-type shelter with a fireplace, a convenient water source, and time for cooking a hot delicious meal.  This four-day trip be on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, located in the Allegany Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. This section of the trail will include some of the highlights of the trail, including Beam Rocks and Spruce Flats Bogs as we traverse 5-8 miles per day. We will also complete our trip with a post-hike meal at the townsite Ohiopyle, where you can see the falls of the Youghiogheny River and briefly explore the tourist shops in the area before we start home. You’ll need to be physically fit for this, so expect some practice hikes leading up to the trip.

    For the “gourmet” part of the trip, each hiker will receive an individual backcountry kitchen, complete with pans, tools, and food for three breakfasts and three dinners that you will learn to cook while at camp.  This may include breakfasts such as blueberry pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and hashbrown casserole. Dinners may include chicken (or meat substitute) pot pie, pizza, and trail tacos.   There will likely be some desserts as well – maybe camp baked cookies or something yummy like that.  There will be vegetarian options, but other dietary options will be limited.  You will need your own stove that uses a fuel canister and has adjustable heat. You may borrow one from the club if needed.

    The trip price includes backcountry camping permits for the shelters and a backcountry kitchen that includes a skillet, lidded pot, utensils, and all ingredients for the meals. Transportation to and from Laurel Highlands and shuttling to the trail head are also included.  Meals on the road, trail lunches and snacks are your responsibility. Some gourmet type lunches will be suggested, because you shouldn’t settle for peanut butter on a tortilla on this trip


    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • Indiana Dunes NP Camping and Day Hiking, Porter IN, September 6-8, 2024

    • September 06, 2024
    • September 08, 2024
    • Indiana Dunes NP, 1100 North Mineral Springs Road Porter, IN 46304
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    Indiana Dunes Camping and Hiking Weekend

    Indiana Dunes NP, Porter IN

    September 6-8, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: Dave Hoffmeyer and TBA

    Type of Trip: Camping/Hiking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $120

    Cancellation Date and full payment: August 6, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 2

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate, 6-10 miles, some elevation 

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Group Size: 8/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Join us for a nice weekend trip to Indiana Dunes National Park. We will be camping in the National Park at walk-in campsites away from RV’s and generators! The plan is to leave Indianapolis on Friday evening and drive to our campsite and set up camp. We will day hike all day on Saturday and until 2:00 PM on Sunday exploring the National Park as well as the State Park. The hikes will be of diverse types including some in sand and some off the shoreline on hard pan.


    Figure 10 miles on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.

    You will need to provide your own meals, but we will share club gear for preparation.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • Beginner Backpacking Trip: Low Gap Trail, Morgan Monroe State Forest, September 14-15, 2024

    • September 14, 2024
    • September 15, 2024
    • Morgan Monroe SF, 6220 Forest Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151
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    Beginners Backpacking Trip

    Low Gap Trail, Morgan Monroe State Forest

    September 14-15, 2024


    Trip Leaders:  Dave Sherman and Elizabeth Pecora

    Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking

    Contact:  ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    Cost: $40 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail

    Adults Only

    Maximum number: 6

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Rain Date: September 28-29, 2024

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    A beginner backpacking trip overnight for one night in the backcountry camping area of Morgan Monroe State Forest. We will meet Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at a location to be announced. There, we will get organized, pass out any loaner gear, check backpacks, and distribute any common gear and food items. We will carpool to the parking area/trailhead within the state forest. From there we will backpack to our campsite approximately 1-2 miles and talk about how to select the best tent sites. We will work together to set up camp and have lunch. After lunch, we will take an afternoon hike of 2-4 miles (bring a small daypack or fanny pack for water and snacks) to explore the forest.

    After returning from our hike, we will learn some basics of backpacking including trail etiquette, leave no trace, water filtration, fire starters, preparing meals and hanging food bags. We will work together to make dinner, and afterwards we may make a fire, explore more topics, and answer questions about the outdoors.

    In the morning, we will prepare breakfast and break camp and backpack back to the trailhead.

    Don’t have gear? No worries, CIWC has gear you can borrow: Tents, backpacks and other club gear such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear lists and other information will be provided by your trip leader. Please bring your own sleeping bags and sleeping pads.

    Dinner, Breakfast and an evening treat will be provided by the leaders. Dinner and breakfast will be from a selection of backpacking meals along with coffee/hot chocolate/tea. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. There will also be a shared responsibility for carrying the group food and equipment. Please leave some extra room in your backpacks for a few items. Leaders will provide trip details regarding meals, what to bring, and other information.

    All trip participants will have the ability to hike 6 miles in hilly terrain. The trip will conclude late morning on Sunday.

    All trip participants will be expected to submit a medical form, sign a waiver and complete emergency information documents prior to participation.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a

    CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 

    Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com


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  • North Country Trail (Pt 2/2): Pictured Rocks NP, MI, September 15-21, 2024

    • September 15, 2024
    • September 21, 2024
    • 1505 Sand Point Rd, Munising 49862
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    North Country Trail: Pictured Rocks National Park, MI 

    Trip 2 of 2 of the 2024 NCT 100-mile Challenge

    September 14-20, 15-21, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: Joan Pea and TBA

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $405/$205

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 14, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 3 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate terrain; 45.8 miles total with max daily mileage of 11.5 miles 

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 8/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    This is Part TWO of a two-hike challenge.  Pairing of this trip with the Mackinaw trip will earn you the 2024 NCT 100-mile challenge patch.  We recommend you sign up for both trips.

    Pictured Rocks National Park. Beautiful scenery and spectacular views in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this trail section is considered one of the best on the North Country Trail. You’ll see waterfalls, rivers, sand dunes, dense boreal forests, plunging cliffs into Lake Superior, white sand beaches, and one-of-a-kind geological features. 

    Trip cost includes all backcountry permits and camping, transportation to trail on the Upper Peninsula, shuttles to the trail head, and trip incidentals.  Meals enroute and on the trail are participant’s responsibility.  


    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • Beginner Backpacking Trip: Fowler Park Trails, Terre Haute, IN, September 21-22, 2024

    • September 21, 2024
    • September 22, 2024
    • Fowler Park, 3000 E Oregon Church Rd Terre Haute, IN 47802
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    Beginners Backpacking Trip

    Fowler Park Trails, Terre Haute, IN

    September 21-22, 2024


    Trip Leaders:  Dave Sherman and John Hochstetler

    Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking

    Contact:  ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    Cost: $40 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail

    Adults Only

    Maximum number: 6

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Rain Date: October 5-6, 2024

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    A beginner backpacking trip overnight for one night in the Fowler Park campground. There, we will get organized, pass out any loaner gear, check backpacks, and distribute any common gear.

    We will backpack the loop trail around the park approximately 2.5 miles. This loop goes through forested lands and a historic village before leading to forested hiking trails. The section through the village is paved.

    After returning from our hike, we will set up camp at reserved primitive campsites. Next, we will learn some basics of backpacking including trail etiquette, leave no trace, water filtration, fire starters, planning meals, making food, and hanging food bags.

    In the evening, we will individually prepare dinner, and afterwards we can make a fire, explore more topics, and answer questions about the outdoors.

    In the morning, we will prepare breakfast and break camp.

    Don’t have gear? No worries, CIWC has gear you can borrow: Tents, backpacks, and other club gear such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear lists and other information will be provided by your trip leader. Please bring your own sleeping bags and sleeping pads.

    Dinner, Breakfast and an evening treat will be provided by the leaders. Dinner and breakfast will be from a selection of backpacking meals along with coffee/hot chocolate/tea. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks.

    There will also be a shared responsibility for carrying the group food and equipment. Please leave some extra room in your backpacks for a few items.

    Leaders will provide trip details regarding meals, what to bring, and other information. All trip participants will have the ability to hike 2.5 miles.

    The trip will conclude midday on Sunday.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a

    CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 

    Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com


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  • Singing, Hiking and Cemeteries, IN, September 27-29, 2024

    • September 27, 2024
    • September 29, 2024
    • 5040 State Road 67 N, Martinsville, IN 46151
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    Singing, Hiking, and Cemeteries 

    Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN

    September 27-29, 2024

    Co-Trip Leaders: Susie Payne and Jill Whelan

    Type of Trip: Hiking, Singing

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $180/$90

    Cancellation Date and full payment: August 27, 2024

    Wilderness Level: 2 

    Trip Difficulty: Easy

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 1: Applies to trips in which we carry only day packs and stay on maintained trails. Hiking distances range from 3-6 mile, and elevation gain can be as much as 2000 feet. You should be comfortable hiking 3-6 miles in a day with considerable gain/loss on good trails.

    Group Size: 12/8 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    For all of you who love to hike AND enjoy group singing, this just might be the weekend for you.  We will start the weekend by meeting at Bradford Woods, IU’s 2,500 acre Outdoor Center, located between Indianapolis and Bloomington, on a Friday evening and end on Sunday afternoon.  Our accommodation will be a heated lodge for two nights, with kitchen and shower facilities and a great room with a fireplace.  Rooms are shared with one or two twin/bunk beds for which you supply linens.

     If you play a musical instrument, you are invited to bring it along.  We will sing and jam together as much as we like.  We will also be hiking, either on Bradford Woods property or Morgan Monroe State Forest, which is nearby.  If you are not a hearty hiker, you can stay relaxing in the cabin and have hot chocolate ready when the hikers return.  We will explore as many cemeteries as we have time for and will definitely visit the graves of the Bradford Brothers, Perry, John, and Albert who are buried nearby.

    The trip fee includes lodging accommodation for two nights, dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and trip incidentals.  Transportation as well as lunches and snacks for the trail are participant’s responsibility.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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  • DAY Bike Ride - CIWC 2024 - Ride Big 4 Rail Trail and Thorntown Festival of Falling Leaves, September 28, 2024

    • September 28, 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • 5322 W Hazelrigg Rd, Thorntown, In 46071
    • 22
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    CIWC 2024 Day Bike Ride


    Big 4 Rail Trail and Thorntown Festival of Falling Leaves


    September 28, 2024 


    Time: TBA  


    Carpool: TBA


    Event Coordinator: John South ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    This is a one-day ride to enjoy fall weather on a nice rail trail and the Falling Leaves Festival in Thorntown, IN. We will meet in Lebanon and ride the Big 4 Rail Trail to

    Colfax, IN – a distance of 15 miles. On the return we will stop in Thorntown to enjoy the festival and get some fair food for lunch. This is an out and back route. A good functioning bicycle and helmets are required. Registration is required to help plan the trip. All costs related to the trip are at the participant’s expense.

    On any club related trip, including Meetup outings, please be prepared to sign the club waiver (release of liability) and provide emergency contact information. The information would be used to make contact with someone, on your behalf, should an unexpected emergency arise while enjoying a club activity.


    Please Register to help us anticipate turnout.


    Any questions, please contact John South : ciwcinfo@gmail.com

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  • CIWC Annual Summer Picnic - September 29, 2024

    • September 29, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • 12302 Strawtown Ave Noblesville, IN 46060
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    CIWC Annual Summer Picnic

    September 29, 2024, at Strawtown Koteewi Park


    12302 Strawtown Ave Noblesville, IN 46060

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    Time:  12:00 PM 

    Event Coordinator: Bob Klecka  ciwcinfo@gmail.com


    The Annual CIWC Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday September 29th at 12:00 Noon. The Picnic is open to current members and potential members of CIWC. 

    Location Strawtown Koteewi Park. Follow signs in the park to the Recreational Lake. 

    The annual summer picnic is a great time for members to assemble and share tales of their adventures. It's also when we start brainstorming for future trips. The club furnishes meat and paper goods. Members bring a salad, side dish or dessert.

    And of course, we will share this year’s adventures and look to the future for the next years wish list.  Also, we will have and bring your own lawn games like Cornhole. 

    Bring your own chairs! 

    Please bring a dish as follows. If your last name begins with:

    • A thru K bring a dessert
    • L thru P bring a side dish
    • Q thru Z bring a salad

    There are opportunities at the Park to Paddle, Bike and Hike, so you can take part in some of our favorite activities. 

    Please register! That will help us determine the amount of chicken to purchase to avoid waste.

    Please RSVP to help us anticipate turnout. 




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  • Beginner Backpacking Trip: Tecumseh Trail to Fox Den, Morgan Monroe State Forest, October 19-20, 2024

    • October 19, 2024
    • October 20, 2024
    • Morgan Monroe SF, 6220 Forest Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151
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    Beginners Backpacking Trip

    Tecumseh Trail to Fox Den

    Morgan Monroe State Forest

    October 19-20, 2024


    Trip Leaders:  Leslie Green, Diane, Osborn, and Steve Kinch

    Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking

    Contact:  ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    Cost: $40 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail

    Adults Only

    Maximum number: 12

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Rain Date: TBD

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    The Tecumseh Trail is one of Indiana’s best long trails that begins at Morgan-Monroe State Forest Headquarters near Monroe Reservoir. We will complete about 5 miles of the trail in Brown County from East Lost Branch to Richards Road with an overnight stay at Fox Den, an Appalachian type hiker’s shelter on the trail. The hilly terrain (not too hilly) will give you a good feel for Southern Indiana hiking.

    After meeting in Beanblossom, we’ll divide into two groups and shuttle to each end of the section and then hike toward each other to meet at Fox Den for the overnight camping. At camp, we will set up shelters, filter water, cook dinner as a group with various stove types, and have a campfire for the evening. Various other topics such as protecting food from critters, back country hygiene, and leave no trace will be covered throughout the afternoon and evening.

    In the morning, we will cook our breakfast and break camp. Then each group will continue the trail in the same direction you were heading to end the hike at the other shuttle point. Therefore, you’ll hike about five miles of the trail from point to point.

    Don’t have gear? CIWC has tents and backpacks you can borrow, and we share some club-provided group gear, such as stoves and water filters. Dinner and breakfast are provided. Participants should bring their trail snacks.

    All trip participants will be expected to submit a medical form, sign a waiver and complete emergency information documents prior to participation.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a

    CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 

    Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com


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