Adventure Trip Program

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Spring Lake

Cost: 

• Student: $12
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 2/01/2019 @ Noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: Come along for a thrilling bike ride through the various trails of Spring Lake Natural Preserve. We will meet at the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park, ride to and through the trails, and end the trip back at the Outdoor Center.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: Government Canyon (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $20
• Non-Student: $25

Registration Deadline: 2/15/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Travelling to Government Canyon located south on the I-35 Corridor, we will explore the gently rolling grasslands and remote, rugged canyon-lands. Home to more than 40 miles of trail, this park houses the only known dinosaur footprints in Bexar County! 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 7:30PM - 10:00PM

Location: Sewell Park

Cost: 

• Student: $10
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: n/a

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Spend and evening paddling on the San Marcos River during the full moon! Departing right from campus at Sewell Park, we will paddle to Rio Vista Park and experience the river in a new way: at night!

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Purgatory Creek

Cost: 

• Student: $12
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 2/22/2019 @ Noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: Come along for a thrilling bike ride through the various trails of Purgatory Creek Natural Area. We will meet at the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park, ride to and through the trails, and end the trip back at the Outdoor Center.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Meet at Outdoor Center in Sewell Park

Cost: 

• Student: $5
• Non-Student: $5

Registration Deadline: 2/22/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Join Veoride at an exclusive "early-access" launch event for their new Electric Bike fleet in San Marcos! Come along for a thrilling bike ride along the trails of San Marcos. We will meet at the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park, ride to and through the trails, and end the trip back at the Outdoor Center.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 6:00AM (Saturday departure) - 6:00PM (Sunday return)

Location: Lost Maples State Park

Cost: 

• Student: $40
• Non-Student: $50

Registration Deadline: 2/20/2019 @ Noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: A unique location in Texas, Lost Maples State Natural Area is a beautiful location where you can see abundant wildflowers, steep canyon walls and the scenic Sabinal River. Join the Adventure Trip Program as we backpack and explore over 10 miles of trails through Uvalde bigtooth maples, and lookout over scenic overlooks. 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Spring Lake

Cost: 

• Student: $12
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 4/12/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: Come along for a thrilling bike ride through the various trails of Spring Lake Natural Preserve. We will meet at the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park, ride to and through the trails, and end the trip back at the Outdoor Center.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 8:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: Lower San Marcos River

Cost: 

• Student: $15
• Non-Student: $30

Registration Deadline: 4/12/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: This trip caters to paddlers who have an understanding of paddling in moving water of varying degrees. We will paddle as a group from Highway 101 to Sculls Crossing, navigating 3 distinct white water features along the 4 mile paddle. 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. 

Time: 7:30PM - 10:00PM

Location: Sewell Park

Cost: 

• Student: $10
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 4/12/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Spend and evening paddling on the San Marcos River during the full moon! Departing right from campus at Sewell Park, we will paddle to Rio Vista Park and experience the river in a new way: at night!

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Location: Barton Creek (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $20
• Non-Student: $25

Registration Deadline: 4/19/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Catering to participants who may not have rock climbed before, or this is their first time outdoors, join us for a great introductory experience in a variety of places in Central Texas! Starting at Zilker Park in Austin, TX, we will hike a trail of intermediate difficulty to the Gus Fruh Wall along Barton Creek. Gus Fruh is a great location with climbing routes of varying difficulties ranging from beginner to expert. So no matter your skill level, there will be something for you! To and from our climbing location, we will keep an eye out for side trails, swimming holes and other points of interest! 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Location: San Marcos (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $10
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 4/26/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Come along and explore the San Marcos River by land and water! This trip will begin with kayaking from Sewell park to Stokes Park with at stop at Rio Vista for some fun in the paddle park including body surfing, kayaking through the 3 drops, and swimming in the San Marcos River. This trip will conclude with a guided bike back to Sewell Park from Stokes Park via the river access trail along the San Marcos River. All skill levels are welcome to participate. 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 8:00AM (Saturday departure) - 6:00PM (Sunday return)

Location: Garner State Park (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $45
• Non-Student: $55

Registration Deadline: 4/24/2019 @noon

Pre-Trip Meeting: 4/24/2019 @6:00PM, in the Outdoor Center

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Spend the weekend camping and exploring the beautiful Garner State Park! Plan to hike portions of the 11 miles worth of trails, swim in the spring-fed Frio River, and explore other points of interest that the park provides.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 4:00PM (Friday departure) - 6:00PM (Saturday return)

Location: University Camp

Cost: 

• Student: $15
• Non-Student: $20

Registration Deadline: 3/06/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: Plan to bike 16 miles from the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park to University Camp for a night of exploration and relaxation along the Blanco River. A shuttle will be provided for transportation back into town Saturday evening so that we can explore for the majority of the day. 

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Time: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Location: Reimer's Ranch Park (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $25
• Non-Student: $30

Registration Deadline: 3/08/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Catering to participants who may not have rock climbed before, or this is their first time outdoors, join us for a great introductory experience in a variety of places in Central Texas! Reimers Ranch is a great location with climbing routes of varying difficulties ranging from beginner to expert. So no matter your skill level, there will be something for you! To and from our climbing location, we will keep an eye out for side trails, swimming holes, and other points of interest!

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is not provided.

Location: Big Bend National Park (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $350
• Non-Student: $400

Registration Deadline: 3/08/2019 @ midnight

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: The Lower Canyons of Big Bend National Park is one of the iconic river trips in the western United States. This 83-mile stretch of river begins just outside of Big Bend National Park at Heath Canyon Ranch, and ends at Dryden Crossing. We will spend the week of Spring Break canoeing and camping on the Rio Grande River.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about canoeing & expedition camping, see amazing stars, admire the canyon walls, hike & explore side canyons off of the river, and make many new friends. 

Pre-Trip Meeting #1: March 10, 2019 @1:00PM

Pre-Trip Meeting #2: March 13, 2019 @ 6:00PM

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is provided on all days except when travelling to and from Texas State. All pre-trip meetings are mandatory to attend. If an academic conflict does not allow you to attend a pre-trip meeting, let us know at Outdoorcenter@txstate.edu. 

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Spring Lake

Cost: 

• Student: $12
• Non-Student: $15

Registration Deadline: 3/29/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: Come along for a thrilling bike ride through the various trails of Spring Lake Natural Preserve. We will meet at the Outdoor Center in Sewell Park, ride to and through the trails, and end the trip back at the Outdoor Center.

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: Sewell Park

Cost: 

• Student: $7
• Non-Student: $12

Registration Deadline: 3/29/2019 @noon

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Description: Join your trip leaders for crystal clear swim and snorkeling experience on the San Marcos River. Starting in Sewell Park, we will explore the river that remains 72 degrees year-round and everything it holds. Swimming up to the headwaters, and also down in City Park, we will be able to observe all of the flora and fauna that call the San Marcos river home. First time snorkeling? Now is the time to try it out!

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, and instruction. Food is not provided.

Location: Texas, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico (Transportation Provided)

Cost: 

• Student: $350
• Non-Student: $400

Registration Opens: 3/11/2019

Registration Deadline: 5/08/2019 @ 4:00PM

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Description: The Southwestern area of the United States is known for its thrilling red-rock landscapes, a unique history, and larger-than-life iconic landmarks.

Over eight days, we will travel through 4 states (including Texas) and explore as many of these beautiful vistas as we can fit into our schedule. 

Many of the locations we will be visiting and hiking through, include:

• Grand Canyon National Park
• Horseshoe Bend
• Monument Valley
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Zion National Park
• and so much more!

On this long road trip, participants will have an opportunity to learn about the rich natural history of the Southwest, see amazing stars, admire the iconic carved canyons and sandstone towers, hike & explore numerous National Parks, and make many new friends along the way. A great way to end the Spring Semester, especially for those graduating in 2019!

Pre-Trip Meeting #1: May 8th @4:00PM

Price includes all trip leaders, equipment, instruction, entrance/permit fees, and transportation to and from Texas State. Food is provided on all days except when travelling to and from our destinations. Final destinations and itinerary are subject to change if necessary. Pre-trip meetings are mandatory to attend. If an academic conflict does not allow you to attend a pre-trip meeting, let us know at Outdoorcenter@txstate.edu.